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MSAC Information Sessions: Stakeholder Engagement and Applicant Assistance June 2014. Stakeholder Engagement and Applicant Assistance. Increased Stakeholder involvement Updated Application Form Protocol Template for Applicants
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MSAC Information Sessions:Stakeholder Engagement and Applicant AssistanceJune 2014
Stakeholder Engagement and Applicant Assistance • Increased Stakeholder involvement • Updated Application Form • Protocol Template for Applicants • Development of Technical Guidelines for Investigative and Consultation Services • Future Directions
Increased stakeholder involvement • Optional pre-assessment meetings encouraged • Professional bodies consulted • Applicant input throughout the process • Engagement with Health Technology Assessment Groups • Public consultation • Dedicated Application Managers
Updated Application Form • Simplified Application Form • Former Application Form – 70 pages • Now six pages • High level information only required in the revised Application Form
Protocol Template • Protocol Template for Applicants • Nine pages • Expands on information provided in the revised Application Form
Development of Technical Guidelines • Draft Technical Guidelines for Therapeutic Services released • Guidelines on Investigative and Consultative Services are being progressed • Stakeholders will be consulted for feedback
Future Directions • Templates: • Critique / Commentary for Protocols • Submission Based Assessments • Commentary • Updating the Contracted Assessment Report Template
Contact details HTA hotline – (02) 6289 7550 HTA email – hta@health.gov.au MBS reviews – mbsreviews@health.gov.au MSAC website – www.msac.gov.au