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MTAA: Reform process already underway July 10, 2018

"People seem to forget this is underway and that particular issue is being looked at right now in the context of the wider reform process," he told HealthDispatch.

A 'disruptive technology' that 'changed everything' June 28, 2018

Whole genome sequencing is already changing healthcare systems and treatments, according to Dr Howard Jacob, vice president and head of genomic research at AbbVie.

Product failure laid the groundwork for success June 5, 2018

The smartphone could turn out to be one of the most significant medical devices ever made, according to Jared Watkin, senior vice president of Abbott Diabetes Care.

Innovation means nothing if it does not deliver for patients April 19, 2018

The introduction of value-based healthcare is a key solution to ensuring the sustainability of health systems, according to Hooman Hakami, the global head of Medtronic's diabetes business.

Value-based healthcare 'inevitable' April 12, 2018

The global CEO of Medtronic sat down with HealthDispatch to discuss innovation, the inevitability of value-based healthcare and the challenge of reforming health systems based on fee-for-service models.

Focus on 'extracting full benefits' of agreement': MTAA's Burgess November 21, 2017

CEO Ian Burgess says the Medical Technology Association of Australia is focussed on “extracting the full benefits” of its agreement with government.

Fogarty: Patients have the right to make informed choices September 26, 2017

Patients have the right to use their private health insurance in a public hospital but they should be given the ability to make an informed choice, according to Mr Gerard Fogarty, CEO of Defence Health.

Reduction in waiting lists the 'greatest gain' September 19, 2017

The reality is is one dollar spent on the private health insurance rebate is more efficient than another dollar spent on the public health system, according to Evaluate principle Alastair Furnival.

'No credence in any report' September 14, 2017

A senior leader of the private health insurance sector has rejected out-of-hand a report produced on the pricing of prostheses.

MTAA's Burgess: Reform must be backed by the best data September 14, 2017

Medical device makers recognise the need for reform of the Prostheses List but it needs to be based on the best data, according to CEO of the Medical Technology Industry Association, Ian Burgess.

Over-the-top urban myths about the rebate August 22, 2017

"Barely a week goes by when I don't have to address some over-the-top urban myth about the private health insurance rebate," says Dr Rachel David, CEO of Private Healthcare Australia.

Dr Rachel David: Addressing costs the only answer July 20, 2017

Affordability is the number one issue for consumers with private health insurance, says Dr Rachel David, CEO of Private Healthcare Australia.

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