21Mar | Women in MedTech Networking Event - International Women's Day

Macquarie Park, NSW

MTAA invites the MedTech community to celebrate International Women's Day with this special networking event. Join us and hear from our special guest Dr Melina Georgousakis Founder and Director of Franklin Women, as we celebrate under the theme, Count Her In: Invest in Women. Acclerate Progress. The conversation will continue with Q&As and networking afterwards.

SATELLITE EVENTS – JOIN US IN ADELAIDE AND MELBOURNE FOR THE LIVE STREAMING AND NETWORKING IN-PERSON

CEO Update 29 March 2017

29 March, 2017

The recent two days of Senate committee hearing into the Prostheses List Framework was very important for MTAA and our industry. Representatives from MTAA, large member companies and local SMEs all appeared before the Community Affairs References Committee.

They were asked questions from senators representing the Greens, ALP, Nick Xenophon Team and the Government around the key issues of:

Potential PL savings
Arbitrary cuts
Rebate arrangement
International price referencing
Public v Private

Medical Technology Industry supports calls for Increased Transparency

20 December, 2017

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) has welcomed the Senate Community Affairs inquiry recommendations into the value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs. Transparency was a clear theme among the 19 recommendations made by the Committee.

DoH Stakeholder Briefing Webinar on Prostheses List Reforms

20 May, 2021

The Department of Health is hosting a webinar to provide all interested people and organisations with an overview of the Prostheses List Reforms.

PHI claims of $800 million debunked

12 April, 2017

A group of Australian med-tech companies is seeking a meeting with Health Minister Greg Hunt to push a new pricing model for the Prostheses List to end the bitter battle with private health insurers.

LifeHealthcare chief executive Matt Muscio is spearheading the proposal, saying the next couple of months are critical, given a senate inquiry on the controversial pricing list for medical devices is scheduled to report its findings.

Private Health Premiums to Rise Another $200 in 2018

25 January, 2018

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) has singlehandedly delivered through its Agreement with the Commonwealth the lowest premium increase in 17 years. The Agreement signed in October 2017 will save private health insurers $1.1 billion in payments for medical devices over the next four years. However, these cuts are significant and will impact on jobs and investment in the medical technology industry.

MedTech Livestream - 15 July, 2021

MTAA Webinar | Value-Based Procurement Virtual Conference

Come join us for a one day virtual conference on Value-Based Procurement, where you will hear from industry experts from around the world discussing getting better value in health through procurement processes.

Medical Technology industry welcomes balanced Prostheses List Report

12 May, 2017

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) today welcomed the findings of the Senate Inquiry into the price regulation associated with the Prostheses List Framework. The Senate Committee report clearly reflected the complexity of the issues involved in medical device pricing and rejected the slash and burn approach advocated by the private health insurers. The recommendations of the report are sensible and MTAA supports them.

Legislative instrument due to sunset 1 October 2018 - Private Health Insurance

15 August, 2018

The Private Health Insurance (Prostheses Application and Listing Fee) Rules 2008 (No. 1) is due to sunset on 1 October 2018. These Rules cover the existing Prostheses List Application and Listing fees and imposition dates which can be viewed at Private Health Insurance (Prostheses Application and Listing Fee) Rules 2008 (No. 1).

Prostheses List Update 24.6.2021

24 June, 2021

MTAA continues to have conversations with the Government and with other key stakeholders about the Prostheses List reforms announced in the Federal Budget. MTAA has made clear to the Government it has particular concerns about elements of the announcement and possible outcomes of reforms.