What the reform is about
We have modernised the application process and listing pathways for the Prescribed List (PL) to:
- reduce red tape
- ensure the application assessment process is fit for purpose
- ensure proper consideration is given to any application that needs more resource-intensive assessment
- ensure all listed devices and products are in line with health technology assessment guidelines.
How we will achieve this
The new Medical Devices and Human Tissue Advisory Committee (MDHTAC) and its subcommittees, the Expert Clinical Advisory Groups (ECAGs), will reflect the modernised application process.
We will implement 3 alternative listing pathways:
- Tier 1 – for low-risk products
- Tier 2a and 2b – for products requiring clinical or economic assessment
- Tier 3 – for products requiring a full Medical Services Advisory Committee consideration.
Timeline
The new application process and committee came into effect on 1 July 2023.
The listing pathways are available in the Health Products Portal.
Past activities
Date | Activity |
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31 January 2023 | Released the Ernst and Young report – Review of the Prostheses List Advisory Committee and associated subcommittees |
31 January 2023 | Released the Adelaide Health Technology Assessment report – Options for a reformed Prostheses List pre-listing assessment framework and governance structure |
17 January 2023 | Announcement of new committee arrangements |
21 November 2022 | Released the analysis of feedback to consultation paper 3(b) – pathways for applications to the Prostheses List |
16 November 2022 | Finalised the streamlined pathways for Prostheses List applications |
28 October 2022 | Released consultation paper 3(b) – pathways for applications to the Prostheses List |
July 2022 | Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (University of Adelaide) review of options for a governance structure and streamlined application pathways Ernst and Young review the Prostheses List Advisory Committee |
11 January 2022 | Released consultation paper 3 – a modernised fit-for-purpose listing process |