K. Richard Douglas
The HTM profession faces some short-term challenges in the coming years as the need to replenish staffing is vital. The retirement of experienced biomeds leaves a void and every avenue must be explored to bring new talent into the field while promoting a little-known profession.
That makes the creation of a new biomed association that much more welcome and needed.
The state of Nevada has not had an organization where biomeds can connect for several years. That has all changed with the formation of the Nevada Healthcare Technology Association (NVHTA).
Kevin Davis, a biomedical service professional and the owner of ERD Medical Equipment Solutions, an ISO-9001 certified independent service organization based in Nevada, founded the new group.
Other Nevada HTM professionals, both active and retired, will hold potential roles as officers, board members or advisor. They include Skylar Bogardus, Candi Robles, Reagan Jordan, Michael Lane, Dr. Binseng Wang, James Knight and Davis.
“The Nevada Healthcare Technology Association (NVHTA) was officially formed in 2025. While our official launch is recent, the vision behind the association has been developing for several years through collaboration with healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals in Nevada,” Davis says.
Davis and his Nevada HTM colleagues recognized a growing gap in professional support, training, and community-building for HTM professionals in Nevada – a state without a dedicated biomed association of its own until now. NVHTA was created to fill that void.
“Our mission is to bring together technicians, educators, healthcare systems, and industry partners to build a stronger, more connected HTM community – one that promotes innovation, workforce readiness, and long-term career development,” he says.
Davis says that while NVHTA is newly formed in 2025, its roots lie in a much longer conversation about the future of healthcare technology in Nevada.
“For years, local HTM professionals lacked a central hub for networking, peer support, continuing education, and advocacy. As Nevada’s healthcare systems grew – and as retirements created gaps in the workforce – the absence of a unifying association became more visible. NVHTA was created to meet that need. In its founding year, NVHTA’s goals are to begin engaging with hospitals, schools, independent service organizations, and national partners to make NVHTA visible and to gain buzz and membership,” he says.
Davis says that the group’s focus is on building a solid foundation with clear values: community, education, transparency, and workforce development.
“Rather than replicating the model of larger, legacy associations, NVHTA is rooted in action-oriented leadership – developing hands-on BMET training opportunities, planning regional chapter events, and partnering with schools to raise awareness about careers in HTM. We’re proud to be building something new, dynamic and tactile in our approach, and aligned with the evolving needs of our profession,” he says.
Education will be a priority for the new group along with a focus on several other areas that will help grow and strengthen the field.
“While education is absolutely central to NVHTA’s mission, we’re also focused on several unique, high-impact initiatives that set us apart from traditional associations,” Davis says.
He says that one of NVHTAs top priorities is creating entry points into the HTM profession for people who might not otherwise discover it – high school students, veterans, trade school grads, and career changers.
“NVHTA wants to create exposure to HTM careers that show interested professionals that the HTM field can be agile, affordable, and directly aligned with the needs of hospitals, ISOs, and manufacturers and, most importantly, individual’s skills and passion,” Davis adds.
He says that beyond that, they are invested in public-facing HTM awareness.
“Through creative outreach efforts we aim to educate not only future biomeds but also parents, school counselors, and the broader community about the critical role HTM plays in safe patient care. We also emphasize partnership development with healthcare systems, equipment manufacturers, and local service providers to bridge gaps between education and employment. By aligning stakeholders early, we create a more sustainable and coordinated pipeline into the profession,” Davis says.
Replacing Retiring Biomeds
As a brand-new organization, NVHTA has not yet scheduled its first symposium/conference. For now, more routine get-togethers are the norm until a formal conference can be planned.
“Since NVHTA is in its founding year, we are currently in the planning stages for our first annual event, which we expect to host in late 2025 or early 2026. Rather than launching with a large-scale symposium, we’re taking a more focused and grassroots approach – starting with regional chapter meetings, community-driven workshops, and hands-on training events that reflect the needs of our members and partners,” Davis says.
He says that the group’s goal is to create events that are educational as well as deeply collaborative and practical – bringing together biomeds, educators, students, hospital leaders, and vendors in a setting that fosters direct learning, recruiting, and relationship-building.
“For example, providing hands-on training along with networking creates both skill-building and community socializing in one event. We also envision a joint end-of-year gathering to celebrate our launch year, share insights from early initiatives and introduce the community to what’s coming in 2026,” Davis adds.
He says that these events will serve as stepping stones to a larger, statewide symposium in the near future – one built on real engagement and measurable value.
For the time being, the new HTM organization is organizing its first round of chapter meetings and planning a calendar of regularly scheduled events. They are also investigating the formation of a scholarship program, which Davis labels a “top priority.”
“We are currently laying the groundwork for a scholarship and sponsorship program tied directly to our BMET workforce training initiative. NVHTA welcomes interested sponsors to help develop scholarship programs and would love interested readers to reach out and collaborate,” he says.
Aligned with this goal is a mission to partner with local biomed training and education programs.
“We are actively working with institutions in northern Nevada, particularly around Carson City and Reno, to bridge the gap between education and employment in the HTM field. Our vision is to work alongside community colleges, not compete with them, by offering flexible, short-format, equipment-based training that prepares students for field work and ISO/hospital-based roles. In the process, we’re also raising awareness of HTM careers among school counselors, educators, and students who may never have heard of biomedical technology,” Davis says.
He says that replacing retiring biomeds is a primary focus and the organization’s strategy focuses on building a pipeline of new talent through outreach, training and awareness.
In the meantime, the group has filed for not-for-profit status and registered with the state. A constitution and bylaws have been outlined. A website has been in development and can be found at: NVHTA.com
There are few advancements within HTM more important than organizing, training and recruiting biomeds, so the newly formed NVHTA is big news.
