Reject ‘Big 3’ health fund increases over 3%, evidence shows

18 November, 2019

The ‘Big 3’ corporate health funds have no reason to raise their prices more than 3 per cent next year, new evidence shows, with the Federal regulator APRA urged to reject any that do.

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Australian MedTech Innovation: The Clinical Research Landscape PDF Presentations

26 May 2017
PD Training Catalogues

Prostheses Reform update

25 September, 2019

Prostheses Reform update

MedTech Networking - 10 August, 2023

10 August MTAA Members-Only Networking Event

Sydney, NSW

An exclusive MTAA Members-Only Networking Event. MTAA invites our valued members to join us for drinks and canapes as we thank you for your ongoing support.

Medical Technology sector welcomes MTPConnect Clinical Trials report

22 June, 2017

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomes the MTPConnect Clinical Trials report published today.

The report highlights the significant contribution clinical trials makes to the Australian economy, shows we have a competitive advantage on a global level and details how we can grow into the future.

Prostheses List Abbreviated Pathway Pilot Opportunity

08 November, 2019

Members may be aware that MTAA is working with the Department of Health to implement a new Abbreviated Pathway for certain types of Prostheses List applications. The Department has advised that it will run a pilot for the proposed Abbreviated Pathway for the next round of PL applications starting in January. The pilot will run in parallel with the standard pathway – in other words, a sponsor’s application would be considered under both pathways simultaneously. However, only the decision arising from the standard pathway will stand.

Prescribed List (formerly Prostheses List) Reform Update

10 August, 2023

Changes to the Prescribed List (PL) continue to be implemented and consultations are also underway. There has been recent media relating to the government announcement back on 14 June to postpone delisting of General Use items (Part D) from the PL but without having any interim bundling arrangements. The news reflected commentary by stakeholders not any new government policy. MTAA continues to work to push back on this policy, particularly the unanticipated additional 10% reduction.

MedTech in innovation push throughout Australia

31 July, 2017

The growing significance of medical technology innovation for business and industry was on show following announcements by several states over the past few weeks.

Health Minister confirms protheses reforms are working

08 November, 2019

MTAA has welcomed Health Minister Greg Hunt’s reaffirmation that the reforms to the cost of prostheses have helped to keep private health insurance premiums lower.

PL Data Collection

12 September, 2023

Members would have received in recent days communique from the Department of Health and MTAA CEO Ian Burgess detailing the request for the collection of public price data for the FY 2022-23 for Part A items on the Prescribed List of Medical Devices and Human Tissue Products (previously Prostheses List).