Medical Technology industry thanks outgoing Health Secretary

MTAA CEO Ian Burgess has today thanked outgoing Department of Health Secretary Glenys Beauchamp PSM for her service to the health industry throughout the course of a long and distinguished career.

“On behalf of the medical technology industry I would like to thank Ms Beauchamp for her dedication and commitment to serving the healthcare industry,” Mr Burgess said today.

“Ms Beauchamp presided over the signing of MTAA’s 2017 Agreement with the Government, which has since delivered the lowest Private Health Insurance premium increases for three years running.

“I congratulate Ms Beauchamp on her significant achievements throughout her career and wish her well into the future,” Mr Burgess said.

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The recommendation that Professor Brendan Murphy be appointed to the role was also welcomed by Mr Burgess. Professor Murphy is a medical doctor, a health administrator, a company director, and former President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology.

“We look forward to working with Professor Murphy to ensure that all Australians have access to the best quality medical devices and care,” Mr Burgess concluded.

Professor Murphy will be the first medical doctor to serve as Secretary of the Federal Department of Health. The last doctor to head health was Dr Gwyn Howells, who held the position of Director General from 1973-1982.

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