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Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC)

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Current News



New consultation Decision Analytic Protocols (DAPS) for public comment to be released


The following consultation DAPS were published on Friday 27 January and will be available until Friday 9 March

1098.1 - Review of Interim Funded Service: Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
1221 - Transurethral injection of botulinum toxin into the bladder wall for urinary incontinence due to neurogenic detrusor overactivity
1207 - Diagnostic testing to determine the presence of V600 mutations in patients with locally advanced or metastatic melanoma
1175 - In situ hybridization (ISH) diagnostic testing to determine HER-2 status in patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer (stage IIIA-IV) to inform eligibility to lapatinib
1192 - The reduction of mitral regurgitation through tissue approximation using transvenous/transseptal techniques
1168 - Injection of BOTULINUM TOXIN (Botox) for prophylaxis of headaches in adults with chronic migraine

The following consultation DAPS will be published on Wednesday 1 February and will be available until Wednesday 14 March

1167 - Addiction medicine consultation Items
1159 - Palliative Care consultation Items
1170 - Intensive Care Medicine consultation Items
1171 - Sexual Health Medicine consultation Items

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New Documentation released


This includes:
Pre-assessment documentation to initiate an application to MSAC for public funding of a proposed medical service;
the 2012 meeting calendar for MSAC and its subcommittees; and
an associated process map to assist applicants with an overview of the process for consideration of a medical service through the department.
now available on MSAC application process page

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Meeting Agenda Items
Opportunities to Provide Feedback on Options for the Funding of Proposed Healthcare Interventions
Recently Released Assessments

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Website


The website is part of the Australian Government's response to the December 2009 Review of Health Technology Assessment in Australia (HTA Review) and arose from stakeholders identifying the need to have comprehensive information about Australian Government HTA processes available in one central point in an easy to use format.
The website also provides a portal to the HTA Access Point (referred to during the HTA Review as a single entry point) which will assist potential applicants seeking assessment of codependent and hybrid technologies.
Access the new Australian government HTA website here: www.health.gov.au/hta