About the review
This review aims to align the MBS with current and evidence-based clinical use of interventional radiology and interventional neuroradiology.
The department 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 (MRAC Chair) | 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 (Deputy MRAC Chair) | 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 has been developed byythe VIR Working Group outlining recommendations for a proposed series of new or amended MBS items.
The report from the VIR Working Group is available for feedback through an open consultation process on the departments Consultation Hub. Consultation closes on 22 October 2025.
Activities to date
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10 September 2025 | Open consultation process commences on VIR Draft Report. |
| 19 August 2025 | The working group has developed a draft report whic was endorsed by the committee to undergo a public consultation process. |
| March 2023 to August 2024 | The working group held 7 meetings to date. |
| 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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