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Advice and nine other healthcare providers continue to pressure the White House to exempt medical devices and critical supplies from the Trump administration's ongoing tariff stories.
Advamed, one of the largest medical device industry groups, and organizations such as the American Dental Association, American Medical College Association, American Essential Hospitals I sent a letter to Jamie Songlia on April 1st.the White House's top trade negotiator. They outlined several concerns about the impacts involved in the healthcare industry, including supply chain disruptions and increased costs for devices and dental equipment.
“This ultimately puts further financial pressure on providers, hospitals and healthcare systems,” the letter said.
advice I posted a letter to that website Monday.
“We are concerned that increasing costs of medical and dental supplies may impede the ability of improved treatment outcomes, foster innovation and meet the growing needs of the pediatric and adult population,” the group wrote. The results could be longer waiting times, reduced access to healthcare, and increased pressure on providers, he added. Some of them are already struggling financially.
As President Donald Trump continues his uneasy tariff strategy, The fallen marketthe manufacturer sent Scramble on the shore again The business forced businesses to cause disruption, thwarting measures addressed and urged retaliation fees from countries such as China. Medical groups are lobbying the administration to exempt critical medical supplies.
Advamed and American Hospital Association Trump asked for exemption before sweeping away The tariff plans were announced last week, but have so far failed.
In a letter to Greer, the Healthcare Group cited a survey of 200 industry experts conducted by Black Book Market Research, which found that 80% expected hospital and health systems costs to rise at least 15% over the next six months due to increased import costs.
“We respectfully request that medical and dental supplies, equipment, and devices be exempt from tariffs to prevent further escalation of healthcare costs and ensure patient access to these products,” the group said, emphasizing its willingness to work with the Trump administration.
