The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has launched Practice Reflections: COPD, a new tool for GPs. It provides personalised reports based on their own MBS data, showing how of...
Australian healthcare is shifting from a focus on volume to valuing patient experience. The Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA) has introduced a new funding model that rewards hospitals for list...
Dr Brendan Murphy has been appointed Chief Medical Information Officer for Ireland’s National Electronic Health Record (EHR). He has a strong background in neonatology, paediatrics, and digital health...
Harrison.ai has launched the Harrison.ai Open Platform, a free AI infrastructure that supports third-party algorithms. It aims to remove platform fees and allow healthcare providers to access multiple...
A new study from Monash University highlights how complex general practice consultations are in Australia. GPs typically handle about eight issues per visit, covering physical, mental, and lifestyle c...
Oracle has announced a major upgrade to its electronic health record system, focusing on AI integration. The new EHR aims to reduce clinician workload and improve workflow by embedding AI agents that...
Caregility, a global telehealth provider, has partnered with Australian tech firm MOD3RN Care. The goal is to boost virtual care and AI adoption in Australia. They will distribute Caregility’s Connect...
Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows a shift in respiratory death causes. In August, more Australians died from influenza than COVID-19. Throughout January to August, COVID death...
Patients in Australia love telehealth for its convenience and flexibility. A survey of over 5000 adults shows most use telehealth for routine needs like prescriptions and general advice. Satisfaction...
Researchers used Monash’s Digital Library to study real GP consultations in Australia. They analysed 54 video recordings from Melbourne GPs. The study found that in just 19 minutes, GPs discuss about...
Topcon Healthcare has acquired Toku, a New Zealand-founded AI health tech company. Toku’s platforms use retinal images to assess risks for heart disease, aging, and kidney issues. They have analysed o...
A study from Monash University shows GPs in Australia handle about eight health issues in a 19-minute consultation. The research used recordings from a new digital library focused on healthcare intera...
SOTI has upgraded its SOTI ONE platform to improve mobile security in healthcare. The new features include better endpoint protection, custom lockdown options, and simplified device enrolment. Devices...
Health Information Managers (HIMs) are being recognised as key players in integrating AI into healthcare. At the HIMAA conference in Canberra, experts highlighted HIMs' role in ensuring AI systems are...
The AIHW report shows that in 2023–24, Australia increased hospital spending while primary care investment declined. Hospital costs rose by 1.2% to $113.8 billion, driven by more admissions. Meanwhile...
Northern Health has moved from traditional paper mail to a digital virtual mailroom. This change has cut physical mail volumes by 50 per cent, saving costs and improving efficiency. The old system cau...
Australia is making progress with healthcare data sharing through the SPARKED FHIR program. The program uses FHIR standards to improve interoperability and data exchange between health systems. A key...
Many GP practices in Australia still run servers on-site, which makes them vulnerable to cyber attacks. Hackers target these small practices because they often have weak security. Ransomware and other...
A new process is now open for clinicians and standards experts to suggest updates to the International Patient Summary (IPS). The IPS is a set of standardised clinical data meant to make international...
The AMA has released a position paper emphasising the importance of data and digital health in women’s healthcare. It highlights the need for better evidence, sex-disaggregated data, and gender-sensit...
