WASHINGTON, D.C. - AdvaMed has appointed Julie Cohen, a Capitol Hill veteran and former Staff Director of the Senate Aging Committee, to the position of Vice President, Government Affairs. She will play a key role in the Association's federal advocacy efforts with Congress and the Administration.

"We are thrilled that Julie Cohen is joining our team," said Amy Jensen Cunniffe, senior executive vice president and director of AdvaMed's government affairs staff. "Cohen's experience working on Capitol Hill on behalf of our aging population brings a new element to AdvaMed's advocacy group. Her strong reputation will serve the Association well as critical medical technology issues are considered by Congress."

Cohen brings more than 11 years of Capitol Hill experience to AdvaMed. Most recently, she served as Staff Director for the Senate Aging Committee. Prior to that, Cohen advised Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) on health care, education and child support policy in her post as legislative assistant. Her earlier work also included handling Sen. Kohl's work with the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee.

"Cohen's appointment builds upon the strength of the Association's bi-partisan government affairs team of nationally recognized experts in health care policy," said Stephen J. Ubl, president and CEO of AdvaMed.

Cohen earned a B.A. in Administration of Justice from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Public Administration from American University.

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