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Medical Device Excise Tax Key Facts

IAMERS — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:15:46 +0000

Here are some key facts about the medical device excise tax from our general counsel Robert Kerwin.

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Next Week in Washington

IAMERS — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:06:58 +0000

Prepping for a busy few days in Washington next week. We will be meeting with the Senate Small Business Committee, Senator Tammy Baldwin and her staff, David Lee of National Rual Health, Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission, Casper Uldriks, IAMERS’ Capitol Hill Advisor and Attornies for IRS. During these meetings we’ll be covering...

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IAMERS 20th Annual Meeting Photos

IAMERS — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:28:17 +0000

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IAMERS 20th Annual Meeting Review

IAMERS — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:49:38 +0000

On Wednesday, May 1st at the Times Square Crown Plaza in New York City, Diana Upton, President of IAMERS opened the annual meeting at the Welcome Reception proclaiming this the 20th anniversary of the organization’s founding. The talks on Thursday and Friday were varied reflecting the strides made by IAMERS over the 20-years in which...

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Bob Feldman Resigns from IAMERS Board of Directors

IAMERS — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:31:44 +0000

Last week Bob Feldman, an eight-year member of the IAMERS Board of Directors, reminded us the only thing constant in life is change. After serving as events and fundraising chairman Bob tendered his resignation to the Board at its annual meeting held in New York City. Diana Upton, President of IAMERS said, “Being the Events Chairman is a lot...

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Medical Device Tax Repeal Support Maintained

IAMERS — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:38:04 +0000

Senator Lamar Alexander (R) Tennessee, recently visited Memphis and said about the recent non-binding vote to repeal the Medical Device Tax, “We had both Democratic and Republican support, I think the chances are good that the 2.3 percent excise tax on the revenues of medical device companies will be repealed before very long.” The vote Senator...

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Legislative Effort to Repeal the Medical Device Tax May Clear the House

IAMERS — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:48:44 +0000

U.S. Representative Erik Paulsen, MN, now has enough support, 218 votes, to ensure his bill to repeal the Medical Device Tax will pass the U.S. House. How the bill will play out in the Senate is unknown. Read more here.

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How Equipment Definitions Could Influence UDI

IAMERS — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:18:39 +0000

One of the issues surrounding UDI (Unique Device Identification) could be the definition of equipment. By definition, we mean classification of the repairs/state of refurbishment of the equipment prior to sale. Many of the major UDI stakeholders cannot agree on what is refurbished versus remanufactured. We are working to make sure that simple changes do...

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Final Days for Meeting Registration

IAMERS — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:19:31 +0000

Are you registered for the IAMERS 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting? The last day to register is April 9. register now

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Medical Device Tax Non-Binding Resolution

IAMERS — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:53:04 +0000

From our Lobbyist – John Weinfurter Please note the following medical device tax non-binding resolution. Background & Context: The Senate gave sweeping bipartisan approval in a vote of 79-20 Thursday night on an amendment by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Sen. Klobuchar (D-MN) to repeal the 2.3% tax on sales of pacemakers, surgical tools and...

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