Influencing Public Policy 3690

Originally Published MX September/October 2004

GOVERNMENTAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS

The activities of medical device firms in Washington, DC, encompass a whole lot more than just lobbying.

Moderated by Steve Halasey

Healthcare provision in the United States is largely a federalized industry. Its epicenter is the seat of national government, Washington, DC. There, policy is made through healthcare-related and specifically medical technology–related legislation and via the regulatory and reimbursement decisions of federal agencies that oversee aspects of healthcare delivery ranging from new product introduction to payment for services.