Positions
An Overview of Our Positions
SPECTARIS addresses various aspects of health policy—whenever the interests of the medical technology industry are at stake. One of the central tasks of the Medical Technology Trade Association is therefore to represent the medical technology industry in dealings with policymakers and the public. In the highly regulated field of health policy, the association not only has reliable connections to Berlin’s political circles but is also well-connected through its membership in the European medical technology umbrella organization MedTech Europe in Brussels.
SPECTARIS not only responds to changes in the legal landscape or current inquiries, but also actively addresses issues. The association creates opportunities for business representatives to engage in personal dialogue with policymakers and works with its members to develop constructive solutions.
2025
September 2025
June 2025
March 2025
February 2025
Final Declaration of the Healthcare Industry Round Table 2022–2025
January 2025
SPECTARIS Position Paper on the 2025 Federal Election: Strengthening Medical Technology – Innovations for Better Health CareMedical Device Provision: Less Bureaucracy, Better Care, Stable Premiums
2023
December 2023
Policies for Progress: 10 Recommendations for Reducing Bureaucracy in the Provision of Assistive Devices
Ensure quality of care and local access to assistive devices through standardized, generally binding framework agreements (Update on the Framework Agreements Paper)
November 2023
September 2023
Cost Index Necessary — The lack of compensation for the high costs borne by service providers threatens the security of care.
August 2023
2021
October 2021
September 2021
Position Paper on the Use of U.S. Cloud Providers and Implementation of the Schrems II Ruling
August 2021
June 2021
SPECTARIS Position Paper on Quality-Assured, Innovative Medical Device Provision
Vision for Medical Technology in 2025
March 2021
Position Paper on the Use of Health Data for Research and Development Purposes by the Medical Technology Industry
Position Paper on Digitalization in the Provision of Medical Devices—Opportunities and Barriers
February 2021
Shortage in Product Group 14—Stationary Oxygen Concentrators (Letter to the GKV-SV)
2020
December 2020
November 2020
August 2020
Joint Statement on the Substantive Structure of the DiGA Care Process
June 2020
May 2020
IGHV Position Paper on Telematics Infrastructure: Assistive Device Providers in the Healthcare Network
Integrate Information on Assistive Devices into Electronic Health Records
Position Paper by the Interest Group for Assistive Technology Provision (IGHV)
Requirements for Ensuring the Supply of Medical Devices | During and After COVID-19
April 2020
March 2020
February 2020
January 2020
2019
October 2019
SPECTARIS Information on the Impact of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
September 2019
SPECTARIS Statement on the Draft Bill for a Medical Devices Amendment Act (MPAnpG)
August 2019
June 2019
May 2019
March 2019
February 2019
Discussion Paper: “Access to Standard Care Through Digital Healthcare Services”
2018
December 2018
November 2018
Implications of the New EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for Patients and the Industry
Call to Action: Ensuring the Usability of Electronic Health Records for Research and Care
June 2018
SPECTARIS Position Paper on eHealth: Connectivity for Greater Efficiency and Quality in Health Care
May 2018
Position Paper on Strengthening the Federal Insurance Office and State Supervisory Authorities in Legal Oversight Proceedings Concerning Health Insurance Plans’ Provision of Medical Aids
Accelerating the Processes for Evaluating Innovative Medical Technology
Position Paper on Accelerating the Procedures for Evaluating Innovative Medical Devices
February 2018
Position Paper on the Benefits of a Standard-Compliant, Modern, and High-Quality Nursing Bed for the Patient and for a Cost-Effective Healthcare System
December 2018
November 2018
Implications of the New EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for Patients and the Industry
Call to Action: Ensuring the Usability of Electronic Health Records for Research and Care
June 2018
SPECTARIS Position Paper on eHealth: Connectivity for Greater Efficiency and Quality in Health Care
May 2018
Position Paper on Strengthening the Federal Insurance Office and State Supervisory Authorities in Legal Oversight Proceedings Concerning Health Insurance Plans’ Provision of Medical Aids
Accelerating the Processes for Evaluating Innovative Medical Technology
Position Paper on Accelerating the Procedures for Evaluating Innovative Medical Devices
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2017
September 2017
Cost-Effectiveness of Services and Medical Devices: A Case Study on the Care of Ventilator-Dependent Patients (August 2017)
June 2017
Position paper on the benefits of a standards-compliant, modern, and high-quality nursing bed for the patient and for a cost-effective healthcare system
May 2017
Positions of the German Medical Technology Association on the 2017 federal election
Position paper on the Medical Device Operator Regulation (MPBetreibV)
2016
November 2016
SPECTARIS Statement on the Draft Bill to Strengthen the Supply of Medical Devices and Assistive Devices (HHVG)
September 2016
Press release from the Interest Group for Medical Aids Supply (IGHV) on the Cabinet’s draft of the Medical Aids and Therapeutic Devices Supply Act (HHVG)
July 2016
Statement on the Draft Bill to Strengthen the Provision of Medical Devices and Assistive Devices (HHVG)
March 2016
Position Paper on the Key Points Paper “Further Development of the Quality of Assistive Device Provision”
Position Paper on the Image and Situation of Inpatient Care
January 2016
Statement on the Draft Bill for a Fourth Act Amending Pharmaceutical and Other Regulations dated November 25, 2015
2015
November 2015
Statement on the Government’s Draft Bill to Combat Corruption in the Healthcare Sector (Bundestag Document 18/6446)
Statement on the Draft Regulation on the Requirements for the Evaluation of New Diagnostic and Treatment Methods Using High-Risk Medical Devices Pursuant to Section 137h of Book V of the Social Code (Social Code Book V) (Medical Device Method Evaluation Regulation – MeM-BV)
October 2015
Statement on the Act on Secure Digital Communication and Applications in Healthcare—the eHealth Act
May 2015
Brief Statement Supplementing the SPECTARIS Statement of February 10, 2015
April 2015
Statement on the Draft Bill to Combat Corruption in the Healthcare Sector
March 2015
Statement on the Draft Bill to Strengthen Care in the Statutory Health Insurance System (GKV Care Strengthening Act – GKV-VSG)
Position Paper on the Provision of “Long-Term Oxygen Therapy” to Patients Without a Physician’s Prescription
Supplement to the Position Paper by the Interest Group for Medical Aid Provision (IGHV) on Tenders in the Medical Aid Sector dated January 13, 2015
Joint Position Paper by the Interest Group for Medical Aid Provision (IGHV) on Tenders in the Medical Aid Sector
2011
April 2011
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What Our Members Say
SPECTARIS acts as a strong association that vigorously represents the interests of its members in the political, business, and social spheres.
“SPECTARIS acts as a strong association that vigorously represents its members’ interests in the political, business, and social spheres. As members, we have the opportunity to actively raise our concerns and help shape the agenda to ensure that our voice is heard in relevant political and social discussions. In addition, through SPECTARIS, we have access to a broad network of companies, experts, and decision-makers from the high-tech industry. This allows us to forge valuable contacts and leverage synergies. Through this exchange, we and other members can benefit from each other’s experiences and expertise.”
Frank-Martin Rammelt, Managing Director of seleon GmbH
Community makes us strong!
For us as medium-sized companies, the SPECTARIS association serves as a bridge between the government and our interests—our collective strength makes us stronger! We appreciate the very helpful continuing education program in the field of medical technology and benefit from the organization of a wide variety of delegation trips. Our membership in SPECTARIS also ensures that we receive regular updates on new regulatory requirements.
Maik Greiser, Managing Partner / CEO, ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG
A Voice for Medical Technology
For us as a medical technology manufacturer, SPECTARIS serves as an important voice in our dealings with policymakers. Especially in light of the current MDR, it is immensely important to have a strong and effective association to represent our interests. We are very satisfied with our collaboration and feel well represented.
Regina Kirchner-Gottschalk, Managing Director of KaWe – KIRCHNER & WILHELM GmbH + Co. KG
Innovation drives us forward
Demands are growing, markets are changing—but innovation opens up new paths for us. With digital progress, bold ideas, and modern processes, we are shaping the standards of tomorrow. As a SPECTARIS member, we leverage the strength of the network to actively shape the future in this dynamic environment.
Fabian Bohnen, COO / Stephan Börner, CEO, Ofa Bamberg GmbH
What we particularly appreciate about SPECTARIS is its technical expertise.
As a medium-sized medical technology company, Richard Wolf benefits greatly from SPECTARIS’s extensive network. We particularly value their technical expertise.
Management of Richard Wolf GmbH: Mr. Pfab, Mr. Steinbeck
It's worth getting involved!
In times of rapid and far-reaching changes in the medtech industry and a challenging regulatory environment, SPECTARIS is an important partner for our company and plays an indispensable role as an advocate for our interests in Berlin and Brussels. It’s worth getting involved!
Bert Sutter, Managing Director, Sutter Medizintechnik GmbH
The medical technology industry is a highly diverse, dynamic, and innovative sector
The medical technology industry is a highly diverse, dynamic, and innovative sector that must adapt to constantly changing conditions. It faces significant pressure due, among other factors, to technological, regulatory, economic, and geopolitical shifts. As a medium-sized company, we are confident that, with SPECTARIS, we have a powerful industry association at our side that effectively represents our interests in the political arena and the public sphere, while also helping us successfully meet the challenges ahead through its expertise and an outstanding network of experts.
Monica Waskönig, CEO of Temena GmbH
