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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 Healthcare policy,regulatory environment, elements of the global marketplace, and the role offinancing are focus of the 2008 MedTech Conference.

Wednesday panel presentations will focus on the convergence of the MedTechindustry with the wireless & IT sectors, remote patient monitoringtechnologies, critical issues to consider when entering M&A transactions,China's health care reform, maximizing commercialization, managing suppliersand outsourcing partnerships, the DNA of Selling and other topics of interest.Over the three days the conference has offered industry stakeholders theopportunity to participate in more than 55 panel sessions covering a varietyof key industry issues, including: 21st Century Health Policy, BusinessDevelopment & Finance, Compliance & Best Practices, Emerging Company Issues,Global Business Issues, Legal & Intellectual Property, Medical TechnologyProduction Innovation, Product Quality & Manufacturing Innovation, QualityManagement, Regulatory, and Reimbursement.

AdvaMed 2008 also provides sector-specific business development activitiesranging from company presentations to partnering meetings as well as numerousnetworking forums and an extensive exhibition with an innovation alley.

Wednesday keynote plenary speaker is Former Speaker of the House NewtGingrich. He will participate in a book signing from 9:00 am - 10:00pmimmediately following his keynote address. The conference opens at 7:30 am andends at 1:30 pm.

About AdvaMed:

AdvaMed member companies produce the medical devices, diagnostic productsand health information systems that are transforming health care throughearlier disease detection, less invasive procedures and more effectivetreatments. Our members produce nearly 90 percent of the health caretechnology purchased annually in the United States and more than 50 percentpurchased annually around the world. AdvaMed members range from the largest tothe smallest medical technology innovators and companies. For moreinformation, visit www.AdvaMed.org.

About AdvaMed 2008:

Designed by industry for industry, AdvaMed 2008 is the premier MedTechconference for business executives, policymakers, media, financiers, andservice providers from around the world. In its inaugural year, AdvaMed 2007attracted more than 400 organizations and 1,100 industry leaders -- including300+ CEOs, Presidents and C-level executives.

With more than 1,300 senior level attendees expected, AdvaMed 2008 is thisyear's can't miss event for networking; conducting partnering meetings;educating and influencing policymakers and the media; and participating ineducation sessions. Whether you need to finance, partner or licensetechnology, AdvaMed 2008 introduces you to key decision-makers. Learn more atwww.AdvaMed2008.com.

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