NSW Minister for Women pays tribute to Women in MedTech

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) held an event last week for 100 industry representatives to hear the NSW Minister for Women, Tanya Davies MP speak in recognition of International Women’s Day.

“As a government, we are absolutely committed to encouraging more women to join the medical technology sector, and leadership from MTAA is vital to achieving real change”

NSW Minister for Women Tanya Davies MP

Epilepsy Awareness month

MTAA CEO Ian Burgess has written an article about Epilepsy Awareness month and the impact of medical technology.

"In Australia alone approximately 250,000 people live with epilepsy and one in 25 people will have epilepsy at some point in their life.

Ask Leah Bohm what it’s like to have a family member with epilepsy but luckily for her medical technology has provided a life changing opportunity. Last year Leah spoke to a room full of politicians to tell her story. The power and authenticity of her story left everyone with no doubt, medical technology can change lives for the better."

MTAA CEO Ian Burgess

Upcoming Introduction to Operating Theatre Protocols courses

1.5 Introduction to Operating Theatre Protocols (23rd March, 2018) Sydney
1.5 Introduction to Operating Theatre Protocols (10th April, 2018) Melbourne
1.5 Introduction to Operating Theatre Protocols (8th May, 2018) Brisbane

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Value Based Healthcare Summit program released

Join policymakers, healthcare and industry leaders at the summit focusing on how the shift towards value-based health care agenda will impact the medical device sector.

The Summit will provide a setting to discuss and examine the complexity of the issue, share solutions and strategies for the way ahead.

Click here to view the program

Learn from our presenters including:

Mark Cormack - Deputy Secretary

Dr Rachel David - Private Healthcare Australia

Ben Keneally - The Boston Consulting Group

Tessa Kowaliw - Patient advocate

Natalie Lawandi - Medtronic

Dr Hsien-Hsien Lei - Medtronic

Dr Nigel Lyons - Deputy Secretary NSW Ministry of Health

Malcom Passmore - Ramsay Healthcare

Professor Christopher Reid - Victorian Cardiac Outcomes Registry

Dr Neil Soderlund - Quantium Health Outcomes

Dr Linc Thurecht - Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association

Raj Verma - Agency for Clinical Innovation

REMINDER: time is running out to secure the early bird rates:
MTAA Member                   $324

MTAA Non-member           $405

Opportunity for Collaboration: Join the Clinical Investigations Forum

MTAA would like to invite members to join the Clinical Investigations Forum which is one of 3 forums recently established by the MTAA Board.

The overarching purpose of the Clinic Investigations Forum is to establish and facilitate a network of Members who share an interest in advancing clinical investigations in Australia. The Forum provides an opportunity for interested members to discuss, share information, network and consult, and to progress relevant issues identified by the participants. The operation and activities of the “Forum” are essentially up to the participants to determine (within the scope of the Terms of Reference), as was the case under the “Interest Group” structure. There are no restrictions on the maximum number of members.

If you would like further information or would like to be included in the Forum’s email list, please send an email to MTAA Director of Regulatory Affairs, Val Theisz at vtheisz@mtaa.org.au

Interview with outgoing Managing Director Jamie Stanistreet

Outgoing Medtronic Managing Director and Vice President, Jamie Stanistreet sits down to talk about his career in the MedTech sector and the amazing accomplishments the company is continuing to make to improve lives.

 You can view the full interview on the new independent website at PulseLine.

Amendment to Private Health Insurance (Prostheses) Amendment Rules No.1

The Amendment Rules adds two human tissue billing codes to the Schedule (the Prostheses List). These two billing codes were inadvertently omitted from Part B due to an IT database error.

Building Better Futures for Health Challenge 2018

This year’s Building Better Futures for Health Challenge is offering $30,000 worth of design, development and commercialisation support to fast track ideas that can make a difference to people’s health.

In addition to funding, the challenge is also a great opportunity for startups, entrepreneurs, R&D managers, researchers and medical professionals to seek guidance, feedback and support on their idea from health industry leaders and our team of MedTech design and entrepreneurship experts.

Medicines Australia CEO resigns

Medicines Australia CEO Milton Catelin has announced his resignation from the peak body representing the innovative medicines industry, ahead of a move back to the United Kingdom (UK).

A sub-committee of the Medicines Australia Board will now commence a process to recruit a new CEO.

Convergence | 11 APRIL 2018 | Sydney - 10% Member Discount

Convergence is equal parts conference, trade show and networking on emerging technology and innovation.

The Conference is a business event, the audience is a diverse mix of top executives from a broad range of industries interested in new technology, educators (high school and uni), investors, government policy makers (States and Federal), ICT decision makers, incubators, VC, early stage technology producers and other top industry professionals.

The Medical Technology Association of Australia is an association partner and MTAA members will receive a 10% discount when they using the code: MTAA_VIP

Digital Hospitals Summit | 18-20 June 2018 - 10% Member Discount

Innovation is at the forefront of Australia’s healthcare agenda, more so with the approval of the National Digital Health Strategy 2018-2022. As hospitals transition to digital healthcare, it is crucial organisations have robust strategies in place to ensure systems are integrated smoothly, costs are kept to a minimum and that they continue to provide a high quality of care.

Hear from 30+ digital healthcare pioneers, including:

• Dr Zafar Chaudry, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer at the Seattle Children’s Hospital in the Unites States

• Dr Matthew Rooney, Chief Clinical Information Officer at the Heart of England Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom

• Caryn Garbutt, Project Director – Digital Collaboration Platform at the Queensland Department of Health

• Michael Dickson, Director - Information, Communication and Technology at the Sydney Children’s Hospital

• Mehrzad Pakzamir, Chief Information Officer at the South West Alliance Rural Health

If you would like to attend this event, please confirm your place via the summit website. As partners of the event, MTAA members can use VIP code AFXMTA to save 10% off pass rates. Please note that this discount is only valid for healthcare practitioners.

Innovate Health | 26-27 June 2018 | Melbourne - Member discount

INNOVATE HEALTH is a brand new event about accelerating the growth and uptake of digital health innovations and navigating successful commercialization journeys across the health industry in Australia.

It will bring together healthcare leaders & clinicians, HealthTech specialists, MedTech leaders, startups & entrepreneurs, innovation leaders, government stakeholders, regulators and business leaders for thought leadership, networking and productive discussion.

It will showcase emerging digital technologies for the health industry, encourage meaningful engagement and collaboration, explore crucial go-to-market steps and learn from digital health success stories.

MTAA members have access to a unique discount on your registration. To take advantage of this, quote the following code when registering: P18A06MTAA10