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The Australian Government Review into Physician Reimbursement – Implications for Medical Devices and Technologies
The Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/Home is the primary vehicle of public subsidy for services delivered in Australia by doctors and other health professionals such as midwives and psychologists and...
The Medical Benefits Schedule Review Update
The MBS review continues and appears to be on track to report by the end of the year. The review is looking at whether the 5,500 items on the Medical Benefits Schedule can be aligned with contemporary clinical evidence and improve health outcomes for Australians. ...
Prostheses List Update
Prostheses List applications will need to be submitted via an online portal in the very near future. The system was advertised as beginning on September 21 but was delayed. A firm start date has yet to be finalised. Sponsors will need to provide an AUSkey to anyone...
MSAC Submissions – The Less Said The Better
At a recent presentation organised by the Medical Technology Association of Australia, the Chair of the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) Professor Robyn Ward and Dr Jim Butler, a past chair of the Economic Sub-Committee of MSAC, discussed the common pitfalls...
Reminder: Prostheses List Application Closing Dates
The closing dates to submit a Prostheses List application so that your device can be included on the February 2016 Prostheses List are fast approaching. Please see below for the relevant dates. Please contact us at info@medtechnique.com.au for information on...
Medtechnique’s Project Team
Medtechnique successfully collaborates with our Partner Consultants, Steve Duff of Veritas Health Economics and George Papadopolous of Emerald Corporate Group. This is a highly skilled client-focussed team that brings over 50 years of combined experience in health...
Experts in medical device reimbursement and market access in Australia