What Is?
MTPC
Within the IEEE-USA's realm of technical and professional
competence, the Medical Technology Policy Committee
(MTPC) may address any government-level aspect of health
and wellness activities.
Chaired by Michael D. McDonald, MTPC has been organized
with 12 subcommittees to assist in formulating US medical
technology legislation, regulation and policy by offering sound
technological and professional counsel.
MTPC Maintains Liaisons With Diverse Organizations
MTPC works to provide balanced, technically sound health and
wellness information to the IEEE's US members. In addition to
maintaining liaisons with the Institute's major boards, the
Committee communicates with other national organizations,
such as the American Medical Association and the Health
Industry Manufacturers Association.
Focus Is on Wide Range of Topics, Activities
MTPC is focusing on telemedicine, medical networks and the
health effects of electromagnetic fields.
Committee activities include assessing the new R&D
environment, cultivating relationships with other organizations,
completing a telemedicine survey, publishing health-care
technology information in IEEE Spectrum, creating and
expanding an MTPC World Wide Web site, and participating
in a National Library of Medicine conference.
Position Statements Are Priority
To help develop quality position statements, the Committee
sponsors small seminars, topical forum discussions and
tutorials on relevant issues. Members are researching
positions on medical technology cost-effectiveness, virtual
reality and telemedicine. Position papers in progress include
open architecture for clinical systems, data security and
privacy, health information community networks, universal
access, and decision support.