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 welcomes commitment to improved rural and remote healthcare technologies

12 June, 2016

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomes the announcement from a reelected Turnbull Coalition Government.

MTAA celebrates Women in MedTech

08 March, 2017

On International Women's Day, MTAA celebrates the important contribution of Women in MedTech!

2016 was also a good year for award recognition with Emma Cleary (Device Technologies) receiving the Emerging Female Leader at the Women's Agenda Leadership Awards 2016 and Chelsea Cornelius (Analytica) receiving the MTAA Outstanding Achievement Award.

Less than 60 days until MedTech2017

04 September, 2017

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) Annual Conference is less than 60 days away. MedTech2017 will be take place on the 1^st and 2^ndNovember at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney.

The theme this year is the “Value of Medical Technology to a Healthier Australia” and is shaping up to be one of the most outstanding yet with an impressive line-up of national and international speakers.

Catheter Ablation Saves Life: Time to Act

26 February, 2018

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomed the findings published in The New England Journal of Medicine, that patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) benefited more from catheter ablation over drug treatment.

2018 MedTech Kerrin Rennie Award goes to Boston Scientific HeartLogic

08 November, 2018

Last night the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) announced the winner of the 12^th Kerrin Rennie Award, Boston Scientific’s HeartLogic Heart Failure Diagnostic.