About the review
This review aims to align the MBS with current and evidence-based clinical use of interventional radiology and interventional neuroradiology.
We referred this review to the committee following the MBS Review Taskforce’s review of vascular items, and further consultation with the sector.
A working group was established to lead this review and report back to the full committee on its findings.
Who we work with
The Vascular interventional radiology (VIR) working group members lead this review and report back to the full committee on its findings.
| Member | Area of specialty or expertise |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor Sally Green (Chair) | Health Services / Systems Research |
| Dr Matthew Andrews | Radiology |
| Dr Timothy Ang | Neurology |
| Dr Nick Brown | Radiology |
| Dr Jules Catt | Interventional |
| Associate Professor Ronil Chandra | Radiology |
| Conjoint Professor Anne Duggan | Policy and Clinical Adviser / Gastroenterology |
| Dr Ken Faulder | Neuroradiology |
| Dr Albert Goh | Radiology |
| Dr Mark Jackson | Vascular Surgery |
| Dr Alistair Jukes | Neurosurgery |
| Dr Peter Mews | Neurosurgery |
| Dr Manfred Spanger | Interventional |
| Ms Jo Watson | Consumer Representative |
| Dr Roxanne Wu | Vascular Surgery |
| Dr Bernard Yan | Neurology |
| Departmental Medical Adviser | |
| Associate Professor Andrew Singer | Principal Medical Adviser, Department of Health |
Why the review is important
This review seeks to align the MBS with established, current, and evidence-based clinical use of interventional radiology and interventional neuroradiology.
Status
A draft report is currently being developed by the VIR Working Group outlining recommendations for a proposed series of new or amended MBS items.
The report from the VIR Working Group will be available for feedback through an open consultation process in late 2024.
Activities to date
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| TBC | The working group is developing a draft report to be considered by the committee, prior to undergoing a public consultation process later this year. |
| March 2023 to July 2024 | The working group held 6 meetings to date with a further meeting scheduled in August 2024. |
| February 2023 | The working group was established. |
| 5 August 2022 | The MRAC agreed to establish a working group to lead the review. |
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