Authors' recommendations: After considering the strength of the available evidence in relation to the safety, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of remote monitoring of cardiac devices, MSAC deferred the application to seek additional information from: - the Prostheses Listing Advisory Committee (PLAC) regarding the suitability of the transmitter for listing on the prostheses list; - the applicant regarding (a) the IN-TIME study results, particularly the mortality data and potential benefit when remote monitoring replaces in-office monitoring rather than supplements it; and (b) the potential need for multiple software packages associated with different brands of remote monitoring equipment; and (c) need for further economic modelling to take account of the cost of the transmitter to the healthcare system. - the Department regarding how best to incentivise monitoring practice through prospective and/or retrospective fees. MSAC considered that any reapplication should be made via ESC, but would not require external evaluation.

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2014

URL for published report: http://www.msac.gov.au/internet/msac/publishing.nsf/Content/1197-public

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: Australia

Organisation Name: Medical Services Advisory Committee

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