Annual event will convene industry leaders to discuss innovation, access to care, and the future of medical technology

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) will host its annual Medtech Impact Symposium & Gala on April 2, 2026, at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront, convening leaders from across the medical technology ecosystem for a day of industry dialogue, followed by an evening celebration recognizing innovation and patient impact.

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) Elects Michelle Fox, CMO, Teleflex as its New Board Chair for 2025-2026

Boston, MA – August 26, 2025 – The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) has named Michelle Fox, Corporate Vice President & Chief Medical Officer for Teleflex as the new chair of the organization’s Board of Directors.

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) awards third annual Impact Awards to industry and patient champion and highlights impact of medical devices at Annual Gala

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) will honor Mary Anne Heino, current Board Chair and former CEO of Lantheus at its Annual Medtech Impact Gala on March 6 at the Renaissance Boston Seaport Hotel.

Leading medtech organization, MassMEDIC, teams with the WHIS to elevate exposure to medtech thought leadership and strengthen commitment to inclusion globally.

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) has expanded its board of directors, adding dynamic and diversified talent, as it continues to grow the New England medtech ecosystem

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) awards second annual Impact Awards to industry and community leader and highlights impact of medical devices at Annual Gala

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) will honor Michael Minogue, former Chairman, President and CEO of Abiomed, for his extraordinary contributions to patient care at its Annual Medtech Impact Gala on March 28 at the Encore Boston Harbor.

Largest regionally based medical device trade association in the U.S. secures ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub in Cambridge, shows unparalleled member value

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) is proud to announce another record-breaking year for the organization in 2023. MassMEDIC grew its membership and revenue while advocating for its nearly 400 members on Beacon Hill and Capital Hill.

The agency, dubbed ARPA-H, is seeking to spend billions on breakthroughs for cancer and Alzheimer’s

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) today announced the 2023 cohort for its MedTech Ignite Program.

The region’s premier medtech accelerator program accepts eight new companies into this year’s cohort, continuing to bolster the medtech start-up community in Massachusetts

Boston, MA – August 16, 2023 – The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) is proud to announce the 2023 cohort of the MedTech IGNITE Program (IGNITE), the region’s premiere accelerator program for medtech entrepreneurs, designed and supported by the medtech industry. IGNITE offers a robust calendar of hybrid workshops, bootcamps, conferences, networking opportunities and mentorships in an intensive three-month program that runs from September – November 2023.

MassMEDIC’s campaign hopes to revitalize public perception of the industry and bring new talent to the table.

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC), the largest regional medical device association in the United States, is asking a simple question: why medtech? And why choose it as a career option?

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC), with the Support of MLSC, Enhances Resources Available on the Why Medtech Branding Campaign Website to Increase Awareness of Opportunities in, and Resources Available to, Support the Medical Device Industry

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC), is building a one-stop-shop for connecting with the medtech industry in Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) Elects Mary Anne Heino, CEO, Lantheus Holdings, Inc., as its New Board Chair for 2023-2024

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) has named Mary Anne Heino, Chief Executive Officer, Lantheus, as the new chair of the organization’s Board of Directors.

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) awards inaugural Impact Awards to industry and community leaders

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) will honor two leaders who have made extraordinary contributions to patient care at its annual Medtech Impact Gala on April 27 at the Encore Boston Harbor.

April 24-28 to be celebrated as Life Sciences Week in Massachusetts; Three marquee convenings set stage to showcase the Massachusetts ecosystem’s global impact

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC), the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), and the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) are proud to announce the launch of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Week, April 24-28, to celebrate and recognize the global leadership of the life sciences industry here in Massachusetts.

2023 looks promising for the CMDO industry after a 2022 filled with supply chain issues, inflation, and personnel shortages.

Industry collaboration strengthens member savings in group discount buying program, MassMEDICEdge

MassBio and the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) have partnered to deliver an expanded savings program to MassMEDIC’s members. MassMEDICEdge offers medtech and healthtech companies access to exclusive savings on everything from insurance to lab supplies.

In this episode, Rachel Robinson, CL Tian, Phiex Technologies, Oriana Papin-Zoghbi and Duane Mancini discuss the companies they are running, the MassMEDIC IGNITE program, how to take advantage of programs like these as an early stage Medtech company, surrounding yourself with good people, the timing of when you do an accelerator program, lessons learned along their entrepreneurial journal, common pitfalls, best piece of advice, and so much more.

Evolution of Board and organization represents increased representation of robust medtech community and commitment to exceeding member needs

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC), announces the appointment of 10 new members to the organization's Board of Directors. Four Directors are also retiring from the Board.

Medical device trade association shows unparalleled member value and commits to expanding services in coming years

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) is proud to announce a record-breaking year for the organization.

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) announced that 2022 represented a “record-breaking” year.

MassMEDIC congratulates Medtech IGNITE Accelerator Program alumni, Phiex Technologies, on winning the grand prize at this year’s MedTech Innovator Awards during Advamed’s MedTech Conference in Boston, MA.

Free registration to join the Start-Up Stadium with code MassMedic

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) is proud to announce the lineup for the 2022 Start-Up Stadium at BIOMEDevice Boston on September 29, 2022.

By Jim Hammerand

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) this week announced its 2022 Medtech Ignite Program participants.

Redesigned three-month intensive in-person accelerator program launches with a robust calendar of workshops, bootcamps, mentoring and networking opportunities to bolster the medtech start-up community in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) is proud to announce the 2022 cohort of the MedTech IGNITE Program (IGNITE), an accelerator program for medtech entrepreneurs, designed and supported by the medtech industry.

MassMEDIC COO named one of Boston’s most influential business leaders under 40 by the Boston Business Journal

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) is proud to recognize its Chief Operating Officer, Rachel Robinson, for being named one of this year’s Boston Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award recipients. Rachel, along with 39 other local leaders, were chosen from more than 400 applicants based on professional achievements and civic engagement.

By Omar Ford

MassMEDIC's Brian Johnson and Rachel Robinson join us for this episode of Let's Talk Medtech to break down the organization's Why Medtech Campaign. Plus, we have a frank discussion about the state of manufacturing.

Two days of finance-focused content tailored to what growing companies need to know as the industry evolves.

BIOMEDevice Boston, the east coast's premier event showcasing emerging technologies and trends from cutting-edge engineers, innovative thinkers, and business leaders who impact the progression of the multi-trillion-dollar biomedical market, revealed a renewal of a strategic partnership with MassMEDIC to once again hold an expert-led Master Class Start-Up Series intended to help companies grow and navigate the evolving medtech investment marketplace.

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) Creates Branding Campaign to Increase Awareness of Opportunities in Medical Device Industry

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) has launched the Why MedtechTM campaign to build awareness of the medical device industry.

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) recognizes contributions of retiring Board members, celebrates addition of new Board members and appointment of new Executive Council

IGNITE Alumni Have Achieved $100M Fundraising Milestone

CoreMap’s $23 million in recently closed funding officially puts MassMEDIC’s Ignite alumni from the past three years over the $100 million mark.

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) celebrates new Board of Directors and employees

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC), announces the appointment of eight new members to their Board of Directors.

Six Startup Founders Will Compete for Cash Prizes at Live Pitch Event on February 24th

MassMEDIC, the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council, announced today the six finalists in its 2020 MedTech IGNITE Virtual Accelerator program.

IGNITE Draws Start-Ups from Around the Globe

Partnership will help provide expertise and services for MassMEDIC members

Massachusetts leading life sciences and hospital organizations align to fight COVID-19

We need your help in finding supplies for the front lines of care

Rachel Robinson joins MassMEDIC in newly created role

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) announced today that Rachel Robinson has joined the organization in the newly formed position of Vice President.

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) President Brian Johnson released the following statement after the full repeal of the Medical Device Excise Tax by the U. S. House of Representatives today.

In 2018, Massachusetts’ Medical Device Exports Totaled $6.1B, a 7.7% Increase Over 2017

Massachusetts Attracts Medtech Talent with Highest Wages Nationally

We are delighted to announce the MassMEDIC IGNITE 2019 Cohort. After a rigorous review process by the Steering Committee, 16 medtech founders were selected to participate in this year’s IGNITE program. Congratulations to our founders: 1. Natalie Artzi,...

Can video games be used as medicine? That’s the central question behind Akili Interactive, a pre-clinical stage Boston, Mass.-based digital medicine company, which is developing treatments for certain cognitive disorders using a video game interface...

For the second year, DeviceTalks and MassMEDIC have partnered to bring the MassMEDIC MedTech Showcase to DeviceTalks Boston on June 5-6. Boston, MA and Cleveland, OH – DeviceTalks is proud to announce that it has partnered with MassMEDIC for the second...

Lantheus Medical Imaging CEO, Mary Anne Heino discusses her career and the importance of mentoring with Sarah Faulkner, editor, MassDevice.com. The interview was recorded on 2/26/2019 at the MassMEDIC Women in MedTech Networking and Leadership Forum.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2019 Boston, Mass. – Brian Johnson, president of the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC), issues the following statement on the introduction of the Protect Medical Innovation Act – in the U.S. Senate...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2019 MassMEDIC statement on the resignation of FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Boston, Mass. – Brian Johnson, president of the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC), has issued the following statement...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2019 MassMEDIC statement on the resignation of FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Boston, Mass. – Brian Johnson, president of the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC), has issued the following statement...

Boston, MA- MassMEDIC President Brian Johnson recently appeared on the “Careers On The Line,” podcast to discuss his vision for the future of MassMEDIC, the state of medtech innovation in Massachusetts and his career. Listen in as Brian and host Joe...

Live, interactive events will showcase the stories and inspiration behind some of the most important new technologies and therapies MassMEDIC is proud to announce the launch of “The Innovation Salon,” a live conversation series, that will shine a...

Regulatory & Quality Solutions (R&Q) is partnering with MassMEDIC to present an Advanced EU MDR and CER Workshop designed for medical device company employees on March 19th. The complimentary event will feature an extensive and detailed look at EU MDR...

We are pleased to announce the re-launch of the MassMedic Women in MedTech Networking and Leadership Forum The mission of the MassMedic Women in MedTech Networking and Leadership Forum is to provide networking opportunities that inspire, engage, mentor...

Amy Siegel and the rest of her team at S2N Health have always been about making a difference. The Boston, Mass.-based boutique consultancy, has helped more than 80 medical device, diagnostics, and drug delivery companies raise more than $500M since its...

MassMEDIC is proud to be a host organization for medtech’s most prestigious conference Boston, Mass. — MassMEDIC, the medical device industry council of Massachusetts, is proud to announce that it will serve as a host organization for The MedTech ...