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Options for a reformed Prostheses List pre-listing assessment framework and governance structure
31 January 2023 - This report provides a framework and proposes options for governance that would align the Prostheses List processes ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Feb 2022
Responses to Prostheses List reform
16 February 2022 - Consultation paper #3 A modernised fit for purpose listing process was released on 11 January and closes ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Sep 2021
Health funds reject claims hospitals hit by prostheses reforms
9 September 2021 - Health insurers say private hospital operators will not be left out of pocket, rejecting claims they ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 May 2021
MTAA optimistic as Government rejects insurer led push to abolish Prosthesis List
11 May 2021 - The Medical Technology Association of Australia has welcomed the Government’s decision to retain the Prostheses List ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Sep 2017
New prostheses list reforms a step towards health insurance affordability
18 September 2017 - Both the private health and medical device industries have welcomed the Government’s commitment to reforms concerning medical ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Sep 2017
Premium cost hopes resting on knees, hips
11 September 2017 - Health Minister Greg Hunt will try to reduce pressure on insurance premiums by cutting the cost ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 May 2017
Medical Technology industry welcomes balanced Prostheses List Report
12 May 2017 - The Medical Technology Association of Australia today welcomed the findings of the Senate Inquiry into the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 May 2017
Senate inquiry adds pressure to medical device industry
12 May 2017 - Health Minister Greg Hunt’s push on the medical device industry has been boosted by a senate ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 May 2017
Prostheses reforms to deliver better value for private health insurance
4 May 2017 - The Australian Government is continuing to work with the private health insurance industry to make premiums more ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Apr 2017
No prostheses list healing between insurers and suppliers
21 April 2017 - Humour me a moment: check your calendar. 2017 right? All good? ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Apr 2017
Med-techs propose new prostheses price model
10 April 2017 - A group of Australian med-tech companies is seeking a meeting with Health Minister Greg Hunt to ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Apr 2017
Insurers again blame prostheses list for high premium costs
6 April 2017 - Australia’s top health insurers have continued to call for regulatory reform and sector collaboration to stop ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Apr 2017
Claims of skyrocketing prostheses costs challenged
4 April 2017 - A medical industry body has challenged claims by Nick Xenophon Team senator Stirling Griff that the skyrocketing ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Feb 2016
Prostheses reform a priority for cheaper health premiums
5 February 2016 - The Australian Government will look to make thousands of medical devices ranging from pacemakers to pins and ...