Medical device industry calls for My Health Record to include medical device data

29 March, 2018

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) today broadly welcomed the recommendations from the Senate inquiry into transvaginal mesh implants. As the Government considers the Committee’s recommendations, MTAA will continue to be an active participant in this process to ensure the best outcome for patients.

BioMedTech Horizon program funds first in human trials to restore sight

17 April, 2018

The Government announced today the first 11 recipients from the $35 million BioMedTech Horizons program.

The program aims to support the development of new and innovative technologies by Australian medical technology (MedTech) companies.

Cost of medical devices down in December quarter

15 February, 2019

The APRA December quarter statistics on Private Health Insurance highlight once again the cost reductions that have been delivered by MTAA’s (Medical Technology Association of Australia) Agreement with the Commonwealth, with cost reductions of over 23% in some categories.

MTAA welcomes greater access to life-saving medical technology

04 March, 2019

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomes the announcement by the Federal Health Minister that life-saving catheter ablation technology has been listed on the Prostheses List.

$30m BioMedTech Horizons funding seeks MTAA members opinions

18 July, 2018

Between mid-August to end of September, MTPConnect will be conducting a series of problem definition workshops on the clinical challenges and key themes that will form the basis of the applications for funding distribution for SMEs and researchers.

MTAA Continues to Lead Industry Effort to Raise the Bar on Gender Diversity and Equity

20 April, 2016

MTAA Continues to Lead Industry Effort to Raise the Bar on Gender Diversity and Equity

Innovation and Science Key to Australia’s ongoing Prosperity

22 March, 2017

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomes the release of the Australian Science Statement by Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO, today.

Today’s Science Statement along with the Medical Research Future Fund, which will commence in 2017 and the $500 million Biomedical Translation Fund established under the National Innovation and Science Agenda are important initiatives which reinforce the Government commitment to the medical technology industry.

Independent Hospital Pricing Authority data on medical devices - Apples & Oranges

12 September, 2017

Today, The Australian carries a story (‘Premium hopes rest on knees, hip’) based on the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) data as part of the Senate Community Affairs Committee inquiry into the Prostheses List (PL) framework.

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) is of the view the IHPA data is like comparing ‘apples and oranges’ when it comes to comparing the prices of the same prostheses in the public sector versus the private sector...

MedTech Industry comes together to recognise International Women’s Day

07 March, 2018

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) yesterday held an event for 100 industry representatives to hear the NSW Minister for Women, Tanya Davies MP speak in recognition of International Women’s Day.

MTAA responds to sensationalist campaign

26 November, 2018

Sydney, NSW – Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) CEO, Ian Burgess, has slammed a coordinated media campaign, attacking the medical technology industry and the Australian regulatory system, as inaccurate and sensationalist.