A broad coalition of US medical technology companies and industry associations is urging Congress to repeal the $20 billion medical device tax that is set to come into effect in 20131.
The 2.3% medical device tax, which was passed as a part of the healthcare reform legislation last year2,3, will stifle innovation and US competitiveness and harm patient care, warn the 420 signatories to a letter the coalition has sent to the House of Representatives and the Senate...
