In 2004, ABHI co-authored a Health Insurance Task Force (HITF) report,[1] which set out the foundation for future strategic relationships between NHS, government and industry.
[2] A year later the association submitted its first major contribution to House of Commons Health Select Committee report: "Use of new Medical Technologies within the NHS".
[4] In 2017 the association produced its fourth election manifesto which highlighted a set of key government asks to ensure a thriving medical technology sector.
[5] In August 2017 it complained that NHS England's Commissioning Through Evaluation project was dysfunctional, damaged the reputation of the UK and prevent patients from benefiting from innovative treatment.
[7] Membership falls into four categories:[8] Functions The association represents the views of the medical technology sector to government and decision makers in the UK.