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Ian Brown¹, Andrew Smale, Matthew Wong

¹Monash University Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical & Computer Systems Engineering, PO Box 72, Monash University, 3800, Australia, Ian.Brown@eng.monash.edu.au.

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Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Published on: April 12, 2021

Area of Science:

Health economics
Medical technology management

Background:

Australian public hospitals possess medical technology assets valued at approximately A$3 billion.
Effective management of these assets is crucial for financial sustainability and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

To report on the initial phases of developing a planning framework for medical technology management.
To identify critical issues in the implementation phase of this framework.

Main Methods:

The study involved the initial stages of developing a planning process for medical technology acquisition and replacement.
Key issues were identified concerning the implementation of prioritization and funding allocation.

Main Results:

The development of a planning framework is underway.
Significant challenges exist in the implementation phase, particularly regarding prioritization and fund allocation.

Conclusions:

A structured planning framework is essential for managing medical technology assets in Australian public hospitals.
Addressing implementation challenges is critical for the successful adoption of the framework.