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CADTH – CNESH Panel Presentation
Representing Canada’s Medical Technology Industry
April 13th, 2015
Alison Drinkwater: Director of Public Affairs Baxter Corporation
About MEDEC
• Established in 1973• MEDEC is the national association representing Canada’s innovative
medical technology industry• Represents approximately 150 medical technology companies (ranging
from Canadian-owned to multinationals)
Our Vision:Serving as an essential partner in providing better health
and more sustainable healthcare for Canadians.
Our Mission:MEDEC speaks with one voice for Canada’s medical
technology companies in advocating for a responsive, safe and sustainable health care system that is enabled by the
use of Medical Technology.
From Idea to Adoption
Idea
R&D
Regulatory Approval
Health Technology Assessment
Hospital Decision(s)
Government Decision(s)
Procurement Process
Diffusion into the Health
System
Adoption
Pre-Market
Post-Market
These are not linear decisions. Maybe (or may not happen (ie:
HTA) and may not happen in this order.
CNESH Top 10
Feedback
• Very clear process• Good collaboration • Strong communication
• Excellent medium to promote and demonstrate the awareness of medical technology advances
• Can leverage nationally • Value to highlight future innovation• Criteria around usage of quality evidence
Feedback - Suggestions
• Potential “step-wise” approach in the process• Timelines around submission• Resources within SME and MNE• Examine potential different audiences to create
awareness • Critically look at purpose and potential of the
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