@FloridaMedTech

The Florida Medical Manufacturers Consortium is a statewide association of medtech firms, which exists to unite, promote and grow our medical device industry.

 Tallahassee, FL
FloridaMedTech.com
Joined July 2013
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A powerful piece sharing why it is so critical to help expedite patient access to #medtech #innovation, and how Congress can help #Medicare beneficiaries get access to the cures and therapies they need. statnews.com/2026/03/16/medi…

Congress must pass legislation to ensure Medicare covers breakthrough medical technologies

Congress must pass bipartisan legislation to ensure Medicare coverage of breakthrough medical technologies, writes a physician and inventor.

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🚨 It's here! The 2025 Life Sciences Workforce Trends Report from X: @LifeSciWork highlights national trends in hiring, upskilling, AI, and STEM. Access the full report: 🔗 LifeSciencesWorkforce.org #LSWC2025 #BioJobs #FutureOfWork #LifeSciencesWorkforce
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Florida is now ranked #10 in the nation for manufacturing employment. There were 426K manufacturing jobs in FL in August 2023, surpassing New York and approaching North Carolina.
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The 2019 repeal of the medical device tax has enabled Florida's #medtech industry to excel. As a result of policies that value growth and innovation, #medtech revenues have had countless benefits for Florida state revenues and payroll. See the report here: bit.ly/3gAGp7O
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Today, @CMSGov issued the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) final rule that will bring new treatments, tests & medical technologies to #Medicare beneficiaries faster by ensuring access to the latest advancements. cms.gov/newsroom/press-relea…

CMS unleashes innovation to ensure our nation’s seniors have access to the latest advancements

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that propels innovative technology so Medicare beneficiaries have access to the latest, most advanced devices. Today’s...

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As the nation continues to confront the #COVID19 pandemic, it is also critical that patients have access to essential surgeries and procedures. @aorn @ASALifeline @ahahospitals #ACSCOVID19
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@AmCollSurgeons25 Nov 2020
As #COVID19 cases surge again, four major health care organizations have released an updated collaborative document, “Joint Statement: Roadmap for Maintaining Essential Surgery during COVID-19 Pandemic.” bit.ly/2V0Eeiv @aorn @ASALifeline @ahahospitals #ACSCOVID19
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.@CAMLSTAMPA continues to provide training to medical professionals amidst the #COVID19 pandemic, including at @TGHCares. Learn more from @SarahBlazonis of @BN9: bit.ly/3bShb06
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#Aerospace and medical manufacturer @SSWhiteTech is tapping its design and production expertise to make cloth masks for its workers and families, local medical organizations and employees of other manufacturers. stpetecatalyst.com/pinellas-… #manufacturing
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USF-patented air purifier receives FDA 510(k) Class II Medical Device clearance. Created by #USF Professor Yogi Goswami, the air purification system is being utilized throughout Tampa Bay clinics to help combat COVID-19. Learn more → bit.ly/2Y0XeQW
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USF Health's @Summerin3D delivered 4,000 3-D printed swabs to @MoffittNews today! Learn more about the swabs developed by Decker's team at USF Health with @NorthwellHealth and @formlabs last month: bit.ly/2UpfIIj.
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They're jump-starting nearly 10 new clinical trials a week to test ways to prevent the disease and lessen symptoms trib.al/QAFpAAV
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How many Miami coronavirus cases are undetected? A pinprick of blood may offer answers hrld.us/2RHPdMP
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Today, the Division had a major shipment of supplies. The state's unprecedented logistics operation is working 24/7 to get these supplies to first responders and health care workers on the front lines of #COVID19.
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ProMedic is pleased to announce that it has successfully assisted a client with obtaining a Emergency Use Authorization for its ventilator. #COVID19 #COVIDー19 #coronavirus #Ventilator #eua #fda
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#USF Health turns to 3-D printers to help address the nationwide shortage of COVID-19 testing swabs. Learn more on how these industry experts are coming together to print lifesaving equipment in a fraction of the time. on.wsj.com/34aA4s1

With Medical Equipment in Short Supply, 3-D Printing Steps Up in Coronavirus Crisis

Health providers are turning to 3-D printers as a stopgap measure to fabricate the equipment they need, from nasal swabs to face masks, in the fight against Covid-19, the disease caused by the new...

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From 700 ventilators per week to 2,000 ventilators per week to 5,000-7,000 ventilators per week. The #medtech industry has dramatically expanded its production capacity in the face of #COVID19. Get more info. #MedTechMobilizes bit.ly/2JyBXFw
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Recognizing #ventilator demand has surpassed supply, starting today we are publicly sharing design specifications for our PB560 ventilator. This will allow participants across industries to evaluate options for rapid manufacturing in response to #COVID19. bit.ly/2QWwqwx
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MDMA is leading the fight to ensure small, equity backed #MedTech innovators can access the full benefits of the "CARES Act." Check out our work with @nvca & others on the SBA 7(a) affiliate rule here: tinyurl.com/tgqk4he
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Device tax payments would have been due to the IRS this week, but thanks to a broad coalition of stakeholders, innovators can now invest those resources into the cures and therapies of tomorrow!
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MDMA, AdvaMed, MITA and a broad coalition of medical innovators, physician inventors, patient groups and more sent a letter to Congress today urging them to permanently #repealdevicetax bit.ly/2mt4RhZ
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