by MedTechnique Consulting | Oct 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
In order for a doctor to be paid for performing a procedure or test in Australia, the procedure or test must be included on the Australian Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) www.mbsonline.gov.au. For new technologies and devices that involve a new procedure an...
by MedTechnique Consulting | Oct 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by MedTechnique Consulting | Sep 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
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. ...
by MedTechnique Consulting | Sep 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by MedTechnique Consulting | Sep 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
