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.

Medical Device Industry Response to Premium Increases

10 February, 2017

Today the Minister for Health, The Hon Greg Hunt MP, announced the approval of private health insurance (PHI) companies increasing premiums that will take affect from 1 April 2017.

With today’s announcement the PHI industry on average has increased premiums by 50.83% since 2009 but continues to blame the medical device industry for premium pressures.

Less than 90 days until MedTech2017

07 August, 2017

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) Annual Conference is less than 90 days away. MedTech17 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.

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.

Private health insurance simpler and cheaper for everyday Australians

11 October, 2018

Minister for Health, Greg Hunt announced today the Rules which give effect to the new private health insurance product categorisation that will start from 1 April, 2019. MTAA and a number of other stakeholders have expressed concerns these changes will have on consumers access to a range of treatments and the unintended consequences of people dropping out of private health insurance and onto the public waiting list.

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