Joining MITA
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), a division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), is a full service trade association. As a member, you are eligible to take advantage of services from all of our core departments: technical services for technical coordination and guidance on standardization, business information services for expertise on statistical data about the medical device industry and its various products, and government relations department for information on federal and state legislation and regulations.
MITA provides leadership for the medical imaging industry on legislative and regulatory issues at the state, federal, and international levels. It serves as an advocate for fair legislative and regulatory proposals that encourage innovation, investment in research and development, and the continued global competitiveness of the medical imaging industry.
Benefits of Full Membership
Benefits
- Lobbying services (federal, state and foreign governments)
- Policy analysis
- Development of industry position
- Trade and market access issues assistance in Europe, Latin America, India, China and other key trading areas
- Access to market intelligence
- Access to international programs with office located in Mexico, Brazil and China
- Networking opportunities within the section product groups
- Technical services (development of codes, standards and conformity assessment policy)
Complementary subscriptions to:
- MITA Industry e-Newsletter
- electroindustry, an award winning monthly magazine
- NEMA Executive Briefs - Government Relations, an e-newsletter
- ei-Extra, a biweekly e-Newsletter
- Electrical Standards and Product Guide (includes a free listing in products areas)
Discounted rates on the following products and services:
- Member rate on advertising (ei, ei-extra, ESPG, web site)
- Member rate for annual meeting
- Member rate for webinars
- Member rate on NEMA/BIS (a full service economic and market research consulting service)
- Member rate for job postings on iecareers.org
Associate Membership Program
Click here for more information on our Associate Membership Program.
Membership Fees
All members pay a base membership fee of $3,000 per year, plus an additional sales-based fee.
Companies with U.S. sales on the FS form under $10 million are eligible for the small company fees:
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1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
| 2008 |
$500 base fee |
$1,500 base fee +
sales-based fee* |
$3,000 base fee +
sales-based fee* |
| * Based on the U.S. sales of products found within the Scope of MITA (refer to page 23 of membership application) |
How to Apply
To apply for MITA membership, please complete both the MITA Membership Application and FS-133 form – return via:
| MAIL: |
Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance
A division of NEMA
1300 North 17th Street
Suite 1752
Arlington, VA 22209
ATTN: MITA MEMBERSHIP |
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| FAX: |
703.841.3392 |
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| EMAIL: |
MITA@medicalimaging.org
with ATTN: MITA MEMBERSHIP in Subject Line |
Application Forms
MITA Membership Application
FS-133 Form
Scope of MITA
NEMA By-Laws (Excerpt)
This excerpt from NEMA's bylaws covers membership criteria.
Request More Information
For more information on MITA membership, contact Andy Whitman at 703-841-3279.
For more information on NEMA membership, contact Christine Shattuck at 703-841-3220 or visit the NEMA Membership Information Page.
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