It might sound clich , but the stakes have never been so high in the medical device space. The growth of emerging markets, the upcoming medical device excise tax, and the Physician Payment Sunshine act are major issues that will probably offer up a significant change in the landscape and the way firms conduct business. The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed; Washington) revealed its recently completed three-year strategic plan that it said would address some of these issues and help the industry maintain its competitive edge and encourage innovation. Read More