A seamlessly-connected digital healthcare system for Australia
06-Nov-17, Open Gov Asia
A major transformation is underway in the Australian healthcare system. The Australian government allocated AU$374 million in its 2017-18 Budget to be invested over two years, for the nationwide rollout of an opt-out model of My Health Record and to ensure every Australian is a part of it, unless they choose not to be.
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The Australian Digital Health Agency is working with clinical information systems vendors to develop nationally-scalable, secure electronic messaging between healthcare providers. It has also initiated a pilot project for the use of My Health Record in hospital emergency departments.