Policy Initiatives

Advocacy on behalf of the medical technology industry is one of MTAA's core activities. MTAA seeks to influence policy development in the healthcare environment at many levels including regulatory, reimbursement, industry development and market access.

In addition to regular liaison at senior level with key state and federal governments, regulatory and standards-setting bodies; lobbying with key decision makers from all political parties; consultations and submissions are an important activity to communicate key issues on behalf of the industry.

This section contains information on the following policy initiatives:

• List of MTAA submission
• Health Technology Assessment
• Essential Care List
• Sharps safety in the healthcare workplace
• Clinical investigations for medical technologies
• Company representatives in healthcare facilities.

Please follow the link provided or refer to the drop down menu under the heading Policy Initiatives for more information.