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Electronic prescriptions available throughout Victoria following success in Greater Melbourne
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 09:00
All Victorians will soon have access to electronic prescriptions as they are made available to the entire state beyond the initial rollout in Greater Melbourne.
Digital health skills and training more important than ever
Monday, September 14, 2020 - 06:45
Digital health skills and training more important than ever with 29.6 million telehealth services delivered.
Australian Digital Health Agency CEO announced
Friday, September 4, 2020 - 15:30
Following a comprehensive search, the Board of the Australian Digital Health Agency announced today that Ms Amanda Cattermole PSM will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Agency.
Dr Steve Hambleton appointed as independent clinical advisor
Friday, July 31, 2020 - 10:15
Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) Interim CEO Bettina McMahon today announced the appointment of Dr Steve Hambleton MBBS FAMA FRACGP(hon) FAICD as the new, independent clinical advisor to the executive team at the Agency.
East Arnhem announced as site for Digital Health Communities of Excellence Program
Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 11:00
Under a national initiative led by the Australian Digital Health Agency, East Arnhem will become a Community of Excellence for digital health.
International collaboration on digital health best practice supports global response to COVID-19 pandemic
Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 11:45
Four reports – White Papers – have been published by the Global Digital Health Partnership (GDHP) of over 30 nations including Australia detailing what GDHP member countries are doing to deliver digital health services and improve patient health outcomes.
Medical profession and the community embracing technology and digital health
Monday, July 13, 2020 - 09:00
New research commissioned by the Australian Digital Health Agency confirms anecdotal evidence that Australians are now more open to using digital technology in healthcare and can see the importance of technology to improve health outcomes.
Get a healthy start to the new financial year
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 08:15
Logged into MyGov to do your tax? Click onto My Health Record, update your information and get a healthy start to the new financial year. The 22.77 million Australians with a My Health Record are encouraged to use tax time as a reminder to make sure their health information is up to date.
Healthcare providers use of technology surges in the face of COVID-19
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 11:00
New data released today by the Australian Digital Health Agency shows another big lift in the use of the My Health Record system across pharmacies, GP’s and now public hospitals as Australian healthcare providers accelerate their use of technology during COVID-19.
Winners of Innovation Challenge to help future proof Australia’s healthcare system announced
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 10:00
The Australian Digital Health Agency has announced the winners of the Innovation Challenge championing digital health innovation to provide a healthier future for Australians through connected healthcare. Through the National Digital Health Strategy, government is partnering with our internationally competitive and vibrant health technology sector at a time when the use of technology in health and social care has never been more important.