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.

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.

$1.5 billion in lost revenue if current skills gap left to widen

27 May, 2016

A skills gap in Australia’s medical technology sector could hamper the industry’s growth if left unaddressed – but also offers opportunities for people looking to join one of Australia’s most innovative industries, according to a new report.

Joint statement on the Research & Development Tax Incentive

18 April, 2017

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) has joined fellow organisations AusBiotech, Research Australia, Medicines Australia & BioMelbourne Network in a joint statement urging the Federal Government not to devastate Australia’s most innovative industry by gutting the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Incentive.

MedTech 2017 Annual Conference only 4 weeks away!

04 October, 2017

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) invites you to attend the MedTech 2017 Annual Conference which is only 4 weeks away!

MedTech 2017 will be take place on the 1st and 2nd November at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney.

2019 MedTech Kerrin Rennie Award goes to Medtronic

23 September, 2019

The winner of the 14^th Kerrin Rennie Award was announced at the annual MedTech Awards Dinner, with the award going to Medtronic for the MiniMed 670G System.

An open letter to Australians

28 May, 2020

COVID-19 caught us by surprise, testing our health system and testing our country in many ways. The good news is that the actions taken to “flatten the curve” and reduce the spread of COVID-19 are working – but now we need to take action to avoid a second wave of health problems.