Medical Technology Group blog
The Medical Technology Group blog is where we comment on topical issues relating to healthcare and medtech. If you are interested in proposing a guest blog post, please contact the MTG Secretariat via our contact form.
Our latest blog posts
Patient power is key to transforming the NHS with medical technology, Parliamentary reception told
“I’m sure it’s saved a tonne of money for the NHS, I only see a…
MTG welcomes new Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP)
An update from Vin Diwakar, Medical Director for Transformation, NHS England
Workforce planning for future is important, but focus on proven medtech too
A pathway to success
MTG welcomes Government's first medical technology strategy
‘Medical technology has allowed me to live a fulfilled, productive life.’
Harness the benefits of medical technology to futureproof NHS, medtech reception told
Robotic surgery – an answer to the NHS backlog?
Medical technology and a radical vision for the NHS: a conversation with Professor Nora Colton
Our message to the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
MTG welcomes surgical hub expansion
Ongoing success of the Government's backlog plan paves the way for more innovation
What is an Integrated Care System (ICS)?
European Health-Tech Innovation Week 2022 - how can we ensure MedTech reaches the patient?
MTG supports call for national plan to address postcode lottery
AdvaMed Welcomes the UK Government’s Commitment to Address Elective Recovery and Access to Care
MTG welcomes Government’s decisive commitment and increased funding for Elective Care recovery
Former rugby player and surgeon-turned-patient is a Med Tech Week winner
The Health and Care Bill: let's give patients a voice
Government investment is positive for patients, but must be spent wisely
Location, location, location: NHS treatment is still a lottery
Bringing the patient voice to the table: a true impact or a ticked box?
Why do we accelerate medtech innovation?
Elective Care After Covid-19 - The Long Road to Recovery
MedTech Funding Mandate is positive for patients, but what next?
A Message from the Chair of the Medical Technology Group
NHS funding boost can transform patients' lives
How the pandemic is driving innovation in patient self-management
Putting Patients First: Transnasal Endoscopy
The Innovation Lottery: a response by the Medical Technology Group
Seriously ill patients should not avoid hospital: A supporting statement by the Medical Technology Group
The new NHS payment system - what does it mean for patients and medical technology?
How ready is the NHS to adopt medtech innovation?
Our take on the NHS Long Term Plan: Part 2
Our take on the NHS Long Term Plan
Trust insisting patients pay for proven treatments ‘wholly unacceptable’?
All’s fair in health and care? How real-world learning and insight on spread is helping…
Stop random rationing of treatment!
Health Secretary reiterates commitment to medtech at MTG reception
PM's diabetes technology becomes widely available, but exposes NHS rationing issue
A 10-year vision for the NHS? Here’s what we think…
Healthcare spending should be linked to patient outcomes and wider benefits
NHS funding must be linked to a review of efficiency
'Penny-wise, pound-foolish' NHS must adopt Stevens's new mindset
Can med tech deliver the future - through the keyhole? MPs, healthcare professionals and patients…
We applaud Accelerated Access, but more detail is needed
The NHS postcode lottery – alive and well still?
Stroke care is transformed, so what’s next?
NHS needs to invest more in cancer technology
Good news for stroke victims as NHS rolls out mechanical thrombectomy
Expect patient-centred care – unless you’re a woman?
Compounding existing fractures: sticking plasters only make a bad situation worse
Is there a doctor in the House? Patients and clinicians join MTG at House of…
Funding and focus on medtech helps patients reach full life potential
Accelerated Access Report should not rush to a standstill
Improving specialised commissioning
Breakdown barriers to innovation in the NHS
NHS failing to adopt innovations aimed at improving patients' lives
Cancer diagnosis - spare a thought for our GPs
Accelerating access to innovation in the NHS
Achieving better outcomes for the same costs?
Using a calculator to deliver patient care just doesn't add up
Taking stock and looking forward to 2016...
A heart-warming start to 2016
Admissions of Failure - The truth about unplanned admissions in the NHS
Make preventing hospital infections the goal - not treating them!
Getting it right first time - Prof Tim Briggs
Deja Review: What lessons can we learn from the past?
