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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