AdvaMed 2014: The MedTech Conference was held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois in October, 2014 with nearly 900 companies and over 2300 attendees participating and drawing from 29 countries including the Unoted States.
AdvaMed member companies produce the medical devices, diagnostic products and health information systems that are transforming health care through earlier disease detection, less invasive procedures and more effective treatments. AdvaMed members range from the largest to the smallest medical technology innovators and companies. For more information, visit .
Here are the key take-aways from AdvaMed 2014 as compiled by the EY team.
- Commoditization is real, and differentiation is an imperative
- New strategies are needed to accelerate growth
- The FDA is on a course for change
- Optimal supply chain and security strategies are emerging
(To read the full report, click here.)