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IMDMC's 2010 Indiana State Legislative Tracking List IMDMC's Final 2009 Indiana State Legislative Tracking List ----- IMDMC Advocacy Process Guidelines for Members ----- ----- IMDMC Advocacy Letters and Responses
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----- IMDMC February 09 Advocacy Committee Meeting Summary and Action Items Co-Chairs: Susan Reardon, Johnson & Johnson and William Kolter, Biomet Committee Members: Joseph Anson, Bayer; Brian Becknell, Biomet; Jeff Bush, BD; Chris Cerone, Zimmer; Tom Connaughton, Cook Group; Julie Corcoran, Bayer; Michael Doseck Logikos; Bob Durgin, Biomet; Ron Docksai, Bayer; Darlene Dunn, Disetronic Medical Systems; Ralph Hall, Baker & Daniels; Joyce Irwin, Roche; Tom Jeffers, Hill-Rom; Janet Johnson, DePuy Orthopaedics; Eleanor Kerr, Siemens; Steve Klitzing, Logikos; Steve LaPierre, Boston Scientific; Mike Mattoon, Boston Scientific; Chester McCoy, Bayer; Anne Nobles, Eli Lilly; Sandra Oliver, Bayer; Dan Peterson, Cook Group; Gordon Rosenberry, Johnson & Johnson; Seth Radus, Siemens; Peter Slone, Medtronic; Gary Surmay, Bayer; Suzanne Simala, Eli Lilly Priority IssuesThe committee agreed that FDA Preemption, Physician Payment Disclosure, and Comparative Effectiveness are top priority issues followed by orthopedic registries and the 510(k) process. Other issues, such as price transparency, will be closely monitored. Hill Visits with DelegationThe committee agreed to schedule Hill visits with key Members of the delegation with goals for completion by the end of June. Meet & GreetThe committee will work to schedule a “Meet & Greet” with Rep. Andre Carson. FundraisersThe committee agreed to organize medical device industry fundraisers (in conjunction with AdvaMed where appropriate) for several members. In-District MeetingsThe committee will work to organize several in-district meetings with Representatives where appropriate. Washington, D.C. Reception/Fly-InThe committee agreed to work on a possible May reception for all the members of the Indiana delegation and top staff. IMDMC members would be asked to share the expenses. Individual Hill visits could be coordinated for members flying in to DC for the reception. It was also suggested that IMDMC might want to broaden the reception to include other Indiana health care companies. Miscellaneous Members were urged to participate in Indiana Forum events. Members also suggested that we update the statistics on the medical device industry in Indiana. Next MeetingThe committee agreed to keep in touch via email and, when necessary, schedule another meeting - ;early in the second quarter of the year as the 2009 Agenda evolves.
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette December 24, 2009
Indianapolis Star Nov 20, 2009
Video of Cong. Souder's Floor Speech Regarding Device Tax Oct. 09
USA Today / Indianapolis Star Oct. 09
Times-Union / Warsaw Sept. 09
WNDU / South Bend Sept. 09
WANE / Fort Wayne Sept. 09
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Sept. 09
Louisville Courier Journal Sept. 09
Indianapolis Star Sept. 09
North West Times Sept. 09
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