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.

Leading Regional Medical Technology Trade Associations Reinforce their Commitment to Evidence-based Healthcare

08 February, 2017

The Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed), the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) and Mecomed (Medical Technology Association Middle East and North Africa) announced today the release of a Consensus Statement on the Future of Medical Device Registries.

MedTech Industry pleased by skilled VISA changes

30 June, 2017

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) is pleased by the announcement today by Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton MP, to reinstate key medical technology (MedTech) occupations back on the temporary and permanent skilled visas list effective from 1 July 2017.

MTAA member companies employ thousands of Australian workers and strongly support a skilled visa system that compliments the Australian workforce and adds additional skills, capacity and attractiveness to invest in the Australian industry.

Medical Technology Industry supports calls for Increased Transparency

20 December, 2017

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) has welcomed the Senate Community Affairs inquiry recommendations into the value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs. Transparency was a clear theme among the 19 recommendations made by the Committee.

Medical device industry calls for My Health Record of medical device data

10 October, 2018

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) today welcomed the Federal Government response to the Senate inquiry into transvaginal mesh implants

Wrap up from the MedTech Europe Forum & the Global MedTech Compliance Conference 2019

20 May, 2019

Wrap up from the MedTech Europe Forum & the Global MedTech Compliance Conference 2019.