AdvaMed Innovation Agenda Aligns With Capitol Hill Objectives
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
A review of AdvaMed’s “Innovation Agenda” for the coming year and the recent 21st Century Cures proposal in Congress suggests a supportive environment for the trade group's priorities.
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