Medical device industry lobbies IRS, Congress to dodge health law tax

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Device makers lobbying to get out from under tax imposed by health care reform law

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Advanced Medical Technology Association":

"… 10. Shocked at the price tag, the device manufacturers’ trade group, the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), pushed back, aided by industry giants Medtronic Inc., Johnson & …"

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Advanced Medical Technology Association":

"… estions about specific trips it has sponsored.Big spendersWashington-based Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) sponsored the most trips — 58, valued at $165,000 — among or …"

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Advanced Medical Technology Association":

"… of America (PhRMA), the Biotechnology Industry Organization, and the Advanced Medical Technology Association."After the Democratic victory in November 2006, [the industry] had to scra …"