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.

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MTAA calls for National Audit Office to inspect Private Health Insurance books

31 October, 2017

Today during a Senate Inquiry into value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs the Medical Technology of Australia (MTAA) called on the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) to be given the power to audit the books of insurers to ensure medical device price savings are passed onto consumers.

Private Health Insurers Must Put Patients Before Profits

17 November, 2020

It has been revealed that private health insurers have once again turned a profit during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the quarterly Private Health Insurance Report released by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) today private health insurers have increased their revenue by $129 million whilst the amount actually paid back to members has decreased by over $1.125 billion over the last 12 months.

Medical device industry disappointed by cuts to Prostheses List

19 October, 2016

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) is disappointed by the announcement today by the Health Minister, Sussan Ley MP to cut 7.5% off hips and knees and 10% to cardiac and ophthalmic on the Prostheses List (PL).

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Value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs

08 Nov 2017
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Options for Reforms and Improvements to the Prostheses List

16 Feb 2021
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MTAA Welcomes Government’s Announcement To Put Patients First

01 May, 2024

MTAA has welcomed the Government’s decision today to maintain surgery critical General Use Items on the Prescribed List.

The BluePrint for a Stronger Australian MedTech Industry

26 September, 2016

More than 200 delegates from around the world will explore ways to make the latest medical technology (MedTech) more accessible for doctors and patients at the 2016 Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) Annual Conference.

Private Health Premiums likely to Rise Another $200 per year in 2018

09 November, 2017

As reported in the Herald Sun (‘GPs’ fees up $1 as health funds ask for $200 premium rise’) families are facing a further $200 increase next year in their health insurance premiums. The Medical Technology of Australia (MTAA) again calls on the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) to be given the power to audit the books of insurers to ensure the $1.5 billion in medical device price savings are passed onto consumers.

MTAA lodges Options for Reforms and Improvements to the Prostheses List

17 February, 2021

MTAA recently submitted a comprehensive proposal for Prostheses List (PL) reform in line with the MTAA Board-approved position and the various briefings provided to members such as CEO calls.