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IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization and is a public charity dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing and technology information around the globe. For information about the IEEE - visit http://www.ieee.org.

Who We Are: AdvaMed's 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. Our members produce health care technology both in the United States and around the world. AdvaMed members range from the largest to the smallest medical technology innovators and companies. Our Mission: AdvaMed advocates for a legal, regulatory and economic environment that advances global health care by assuring worldwide patient access to the benefits of medical technology. We promote policies that foster the highest ethical standards, rapid product approvals, appropriate reimbursement, and access to international markets. To achieve this, AdvaMed promotes: Speedier product approvals by industry regulators worldwide; More timely coverage and payment determinations globally; Fair access to international markets; and Effective communications about the value of medical technology to key audiences including legislators, regulators, medical societies and patient organizations.

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. Close to 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 37,000 individual members come together to form the AHA. Through our representation and advocacy activities, AHA ensures that members' perspectives and needs are heard and addressed in national health policy development, legislative and regulatory debates, and judicial matters. Our advocacy efforts include the legislative and executive branches and include the legislative and regulatory arenas. For more information, visit us on the web at www.aha.org. Social Media Policy: https://www.aha.org/standardsguidelines/american-hospital-association-social-media-policy