Standing behind him as he made the remarks were the leaders of the Advanced Medical Technology Association, the American Medical Association, PharmaceuticalResearchandManufacturers of America, the American Hospital Associationand the Service Employees International Union--trade groups representing medical technology companies, doctors, pharmaceuticals, hospitals and labor.
Verizon and Hewlett-Packard filed briefs in favor of Mayo, while the PharmaceuticalResearchandManufacturers of America and the American Intellectual Property Law Association weighed in on behalf of Prometheus.
In a concerted effort to raise awareness with legislators, key trade associations such as the PharmaceuticalResearchandManufacturers of America (PhRMA), the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the Council for Affordable Health Coverage, and the American Academy of Family Physicians launched Prescriptions for a Healthy America.