By Greg Hazley
Gary Karr, executive VP in Edelman's healthcare unit, is slated to join the Advanced Medical Technology Association as EVP of public affairs in January.
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The association, known as AdvaMed, is the D.C.-based trade group for medical device and diagnostic companies.
The EVP slot had been held by Michael McGarry, a former Royal Dutch Shell communications exec.
Karr was previously director of media affairs for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, serving as chief spokesman as the agency rolled out the Medicare prescription drug plan in 2004.
He joined Edelman in 2006 and earlier handled media relations for the American Insurance Association, leading the industry's push for terrorism insurance legislation after 9/11.
Medical device makers are concerned about payment issues growing out of healthcare reform, reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Act, and other regulatory changes and issues.
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