Council for American Medical Innovation

Why innovate? Simply put, medical innovation saves lives and improves the health of people around the world.

• Within three years of introduction of the first antiretroviral treatments, AIDS deaths dropped by 70%.
• Improvements in treatment have helped cut cancer death rates in half.
• Vaccines have saved countless children from diseases such as polio, rubella, measles and tetanus. 

Recently, the challenges of the current economic climate and a decline in the rate of new U.S. patents have narrowed our lead in the fields of science and technology. We are also facing a shortage of scientific students and researchers to carry on the legacy of our great scientists.

Finding solutions to our greatest health challenges is of the utmost importance for our health and economic well-being. We must look to our leaders to maintain a climate that values innovation, research and discovery.

Patient Care
People are living longer, healthier and more productive lives thanks to developments in science and technology.

Health Care Costs
Advances in imaging, testing, devices and medicine mean more precise diagnosis and treatment, and better outcomes for patients.

Economy
Medical innovation is an extremely valuable sector in our economy – generating thousands of high-paying jobs, millions of dollars in tax revenue, and supporting scientific education.