1. HOSPITAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2016 www.hospitalnews.com
M2 MEDEC 2016 — Focus on MEDEC Members Making a Difference in Canadian Healthcare
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t MEDEC we strive to be a
collaborative partner, work-
ing with our government and
healthcare stakeholders on
behalf of our members to advocate for a
responsive, safe and sustainable health-
care system that is enabled by the use of
medical technology. In this 3rd edition of
the MEDEC Medical Technology supple-
ment in Hospital News, we’re pleased to
highlight some examples of how we’re
putting collaboration into action and
creating positive change in Canadian
healthcare.
An exciting initiative is currently taking
place between MEDEC, Alberta’s Stra-
tegic Clinical Networks (SCNs), Alberta
Innovates, Health Solutions (AIHS), Al-
berta Health Services (AHS) and the In-
stitute for Health Economics (IHE) that
is making real progress and we’re very
pleased that four companies are currently
working with the SCNs to address health
system challenges through the use of in-
novative medical technologies. This is a
unique and innovative model that brings
together multiple health system partners in
order to address health system needs and
enhance patient care.
Improving procurement processes in
Canada is a priority of our association and
the accomplishments of MEDEC’s Medi-
cal Imaging Committee in collaboration
with St. Joseph’s Group Purchasing Orga-
nization is a real testament to what can be
achieved. The leading practice guidance
documents that have been developed for
site visits and on-site product demonstra-
tions have provided best practice processes
that can be utilized in jurisdictions across
Canada.
Following the appointment of William
Charnetski as Ontario’s Chief Health In-
novation Strategist in fall 2015, Ontario
has launched a number of initiatives that
are aimed at making the province a leading
jurisdiction for medical technology inno-
vation. This past summer, Mr. Charnetski
launched the first call for applications for
two new initiatives: a new $20M Health
Innovation Fund and Innovation Brokers.
These two initiatives are very exciting and
we look forward to continue working with
Mr. Charnetski and his office to enhance
the medtech environment in Ontario.
Collaboration was also on display at
the 2016 editions of MEDEC’s MedTech
Conference in Toronto and at our stand-
alone Regulatory Conference in Ottawa.
Both conferences played host to industry
and health and policy leaders from across
the country coming together to share best
practices, network with peers and discuss
solutions to challenges facing innovators.
We were very pleased to have a variety
of engaging speakers at both conferences,
including Ontario Premier Wynne provid-
ing a keynote speech during the MedTech
Conference – affirming her government’s
commitment to ensure that innovations
make their way to Ontario patients, while
growing the industry in the province. Stay
tuned for upcoming announcements about
speakers for the 2017 MedTech Confer-
ence taking place April 5 & 6th 2017 in
Toronto!
MEDEC endeavours to be a valued
partner in initiatives across the country
that seek to collaboratively improve the
medtech environment in Canada and we
believe that these efforts are leading to an
increased recognition by government and
healthcare partners across the country of
the immense opportunities presented by
the medical technology industry. ■H
MEDEC is the national association
representing the medical technology
industry in Canada. MEDEC members
are committed to providing safe and
innovative medical technologies that
enhance the quality of patient care,
improve patient access to healthcare,
and help enable the sustainability of
our publicly-funded healthcare system.
Third annual MEDEC supplement
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2. NOVEMBER 2016 HOSPITAL NEWSwww.hospitalnews.com
M3Focus on MEDEC Members Making a Difference in Canadian Healthcare — MEDEC 2016
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