In the industry’s words – New Zealand’s MTANZ
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
New Zealand’s healthcare system is undergoing reforms likely to impact on procurement policy. The Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ), while recognising the need for efficiency, believes it is critical that innovation does not become a victim of the current drive to contain costs – not least because of the NZ medtech industry’s focus on the export market. Here, Angela Pantano, business development manager for MTANZ’s Emerging Medical Technologies Group details some of the initiatives underway to “help develop and grow this vital part of the economy”