Administaff -- Outsourced human resource department for small- to medium-sized businesses. Provides employee benefits, payroll processing, 401(k) plans, employer-related government compliance and reporting, employee training and evaluation, etc. (Past IMDA speaker.)  

AdvaMed – Medical technology trade association supported by 800 medical devices, diagnostic products and health information systems manufacturers.

The Association of British Health-Care Industries (ABHI) -- Lead association in the United Kingdom working with and for the health-care industry to advance and promote medical systems and technologies. AHBI serves as the primary communications channel between companies, legislators, academics, health care providers and end users, at home and in the global market. ABHI's 180+ members include manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and those serving the industry in associated businesses.

Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management. National professional association of materials management executives. (Three-time IMDA speaker.)

Association of University Technology Managers -- Nonprofit association with membership of more than 2,300 technology managers and business executives who manage intellectual property, one of the most active growth sectors of the U.S. economy. AUTM's members represent over 300 universities, research institutions, teaching hospitals and a similar number of companies and government organizations. AUTM encourages networking between university technology transfer offices and venture funds.

The Federal Association of the Medical Device Industry in Germany (BVMed) – Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, the association represents more than 160 German companies, representing the complete dressing materials sector, technical aids (such as incontinence and ostomy products), surgical supplies and all implants (including hip, knee, shoulder, heart valves, stents, defibrillators and even the artificial heart).

Delphi Ventures -- Private venture capital firm providing equity financing and supportive business expertise to young biomedical and health care companies.

Eucomed -- Association representing more than 3,000 medical products manufacturers in Europe. Mission includes promoting good business practices, enhancing global market access and encouraging the development of innovative technologies.

European Medical Device Distributors Alliance – Association for specialty, hospital supply distributors in Europe.

Food and Drug Administration – Listing of 510(k) and PMA activity for medical devices.  

Goodroe Healthcare Solutions – Developer of innovative hospital and physician gain-sharing programs to cut costs.  

The H. R. Chally Group -- Helps companies evaluate and identify the strategies and people they need to create the most effective sales, marketing and organizational structures possible. (Past IMDA speaker.)

Hatch Medical – Must-see site for physicians developing new medical devices.

Healthcare Manufacturers Management Council – Industry’s only association for senior-level sales and marketing executives from manufacturers of health care products and services.

HealthStream – extends special pricing to IMDA members for its course on OR protocol for sales reps.

Intervise – Leading IT consulting organization that delivers custom application and infrastructure development services with a focus on e-business solutions. (Past IMDA speaker.)

Journal of Healthcare Contracting – Bimonthly publication for hospital and IDN contracting executives.

Kramer and Kramer, LLP – Offers a broad range of legal services with a special emphasis on handling legal matters unique to sales representatives and distributors.

Med X Change – Providing customized systems for automated lead tracking, quotes and internal/external communications for medical products manufacturers and distributors. (Past IMDA speaker.)

Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry – Pre-eminent magazine of medical product design, manufacturing and marketing.

Medical Device Manufacturers Association – Trade association representing 130 independent manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and health care information systems.

Medical Design Technology – Information about new products, materials and components for medical device designers.

MX: Business Strategies for Medical Technology Executives - Bimonthly magazine addressing the strategic, creative and technological aspects of running a medical technology business and successfully getting its products to market.

Repertoire – Industry’s No. 1 source of news and analysis for medical products distributors and manufacturers.

Saterfiel & Associates -- Developer of employment selection programs and affiliate of Achievement Tec, a provider of validated assessments to employers.  Job applicants fill out an online pre-employment assessment, then Saterfiel compares the results to those of top-performers in the same field.

Strategic Visions – Renowned strategic planning and marketing needs consulting firm. Specialty areas include: executive support, referral dynamics, marketing, sales and selling, customer service and image development. (Two-time IMDA speaker.)

Vector Resources – Provides medical device companies with project-specific business development and marketing assistance (Past IMDA speaker.)

Windamere Venture Partners -- Venture capital firm with focus on health care companies.