Originally Published MDDI November 2001
Larry R. Holden Named to Lead MDMA in the Coming Year
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| Named as the new MDMA president, Larry R. Holden will assume office at the end of the years. |
The Medical Device Manufacturer's Association (MDMA) has selected Larry R. Holden to serve as the next president of the association. Holden will replace Stephen J. Northrup, who plans to step down at the end of the year to pursue other opportunities.
Noting some of the key achievements of MDMA under his leadership, Northrup says, "I'm particularly proud of what we've done during my tenure to open up the Medicare coverage decision-making process and to build a new partnership with FDA based on implementation of FDAMA."
He adds, "I'm glad to see that our campaign for fair and equitable market access for entrepreneurs is starting to have some effect on the way the major group purchasing organizations conduct their business, though they've still got a long way to go before we'll be convinced that they've truly changed and aren't just making cosmetic alterations to try to stave off government investigations or actions."
Although Holden is originally from Colorado, he has worked in Washington, DC, since 1989. He has held several congressional and political advocacy positions. Most recently, he served as chief of staff for Congressman Christopher Shay (R-CT). Holden also worked on the staff of former Senator Hank Brown (R-CO), where he was responsible for national security issues.
Holden states, "I originally came to Washington because I hoped to make a difference in people's lives. By pursuing [its] agenda to eliminate burdensome regulations, streamline reimbursement systems, and ensure open access to closed healthcare marketplaces, [MDMA] will ensure public health is served by providing rapid delivery of cutting-edge medical technologies to the market. I look forward to this new and exciting opportunity."
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