Ms Marina Fulcher

Marina is a healthcare consultant with extensive experience in healthcare management, gained from working with and managing a wide range of organisations across the healthcare industry. Marina has worked extensively in a practice management advocacy and advisory capacity on many aspects of the national digital health agenda since 2008. Bringing knowledge and understanding that traverses both management and clinical requirements, her work has included extensive involvement in the development of digital health foundations such as the Healthcare Identifiers Service (HI Service) and on the ongoing development of the My Health Record. After working with Western Sydney PHN managing the Patient Centred Medical Home and integrated care initiatives, Marina worked with AGPAL on the development of the Health Care Homes education materials. Her insight into the benefits of this model of care, particularly for patients with chronic and complex healthcare needs and how a connected healthcare system can support improved patient health outcomes, aligns well with her digital health expertise. Marina is a past AAPM National President, Life Member, Fellow and Certified Practice Manager. Having completed a Dip Practice Management, Dip Management & Leadership, Cert IV Training & Assessment, she is a knowledgeable trainer and presenter who has also published many articles on practice management and digital health.