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Leaders debate future of NZ healthcare
Monday, 27 June 2011, 12:53 pm | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
Around 280 leading health sector figures from New Zealand and overseas will meet in Auckland at a conference on June 28 and 29 to discuss how best to tackle the challenges of an ageing population and rising quality demands in the future. More >>
Joint regulatory agency can assure safety
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 11:22 am | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
The Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) today said that having one regulator for both Australia and New Zealand to assure medical device safety can work for New Zealand if some of the issues raised previously are addressed this ... More >>
NZ medical device firms may boost trade in APEC region
Tuesday, 31 May 2011, 9:38 am | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
New Zealand medical device manufacturers have been given the opportunity to boost trade in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region with the removal of a key barrier. More >>
Expanding medical technology sector creating jobs
Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 9:04 am | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
New Zealand’s expanding medical technology sector plans to hire over 165 full time, highly skilled workers in the next two years. More >>
Squeezing the health dollar need not hurt patients
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 4:16 pm | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
The Government’s squeeze on escalating health spend, announced in today’s Budget, need not hurt patients according to the Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ). More >>
Govt R&D funding boost only solves part of problem
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 2:10 pm | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
While New Zealand’s medical technology industry welcomes the Government’s latest announcement of a $225 million investment over four years in science and research, its industry body is concerned the biggest barrier to export success remains. More >>
Healthcare providers save millions with e-trading
Wednesday, 17 February 2010, 1:23 pm | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
An increasing number of DHBs and non-pharmaceutical medical suppliers are taking advantage of the substantial savings they can achieve through a specially developed industry-wide e-trading gateway. More >>
NZ could earn billions in global medtech markets
Wednesday, 17 February 2010, 10:50 am | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
Export revenues from New Zealand’s medical technology products could potentially rival those of the more high profile NZ wine sector in three to five years, according to the Emerging Medical Technology Group. More >>
Medical technology body identifies $50m savings
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 2:49 pm | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
The Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) says it has been working with District Health Boards New Zealand for a year and the collaboration has already identified $50m in cost efficiencies, for the health system. More >>
New Health Minister’s efficiency drive welcomed
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 10:11 am | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
The Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ ) has welcomed the appointment of new Health Minister Tony Ryall and says it’s looking forward to working with him and his associate ministers to reduce inefficiencies in the health system. More >>
New Health Minister’s efficiency drive welcomed
Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 5:12 pm | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
The Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ ) has welcomed the appointment of new Health Minister Tony Ryall and says it’s looking forward to working with him and his associate ministers to reduce inefficiencies in the health system. More >>
Health planners’ focus could lead to double ups
Monday, 28 July 2008, 8:29 am | Medical Technology Association of New Zealand
Advanced medical technologies, such as hip and knee replacements, could help health providers manage costs and increase productivity but only if health planners become less short term focused, warns the Medical Technology Association of New Zealand ... More >>