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Digital Bytes with Nadia Levin - Big data
Special thanks to Nadia Levin for raising awareness about the importance of managing our medical data and for highlighting the valuable role My Health Record can play in storing vital health information.
Digital engagement for chronically ill patients
Large-scale trial of new model of care aims to engage and empower chronically ill patients through digital technologies.
Education and Training
Explore new learning opportunities for healthcare providers including webinars and guides on electronic prescriptions and the My Health Record Security Policy.
Digital Bytes with Craig Cooper - Advance care planning
Talk to your patients about adding advance care plan documents to My Health Record. It’s a safe and secure place to add their wishes or access them if there was a medical emergency and they couldn’t speak for themselves.
The importance of pathology in healthcare
Did you know over 70% of clinical healthcare relies on pathology? Hear more from John Crothers, Chair of Pathology Australia in this Digital Byte.
For he’s a jolly good (ACHI) Fellow
The Australian Digital Health Agency is helping to build the digital health workforce of tomorrow. Toby Hodgson shares his experiences of working with us.
Digital Bytes with Jimmy Niggles - Cancer
Special thanks to Jimmy Niggles for raising awareness about the dangers of melanoma and for highlighting the valuable role My Health Record can play in storing vital health information.
Putting the consumer at the centre - A conversation with Leanne Wells
As CEO of the Consumers Health Forum of Australia, Leanne Wells gives the consumer perspective the attention it deserves.
Workforce Strategy
Australian Digital Health Agency Workforce Strategy 2021-2026
Dr Steve Hambleton appointed as independent clinical advisor
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.
National consumer and community education consultation workshops
We’re consulting with communities around Australia to develop consumer education materials that will help people to increase engagement with their own care.
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about the National Authentication Service for Health (NASH). Get guidance on using NASH for secure digital health interactions.
Why is it important to keep breast screening information to-date?
Dr Elizabeth Wylie, Medical Director - BreastScreen WA, discusses how digital health tools like My Health Record can help improve patient care.
Digitally enabled
Making sure that the Australian health system is making the most of digital capabilities will enhance the quality of personalised care we receive, digital health tools assist healthcare providers in working together, connecting services, sharing information and decision-making. This leads to a more effective and sustainable health system for all.
Cyber Security Strategy
Australian Digital Health Agency Cyber Security Strategy 2022-2025
Please do not send letters, documents or messages via fax - Dr Oliver Frank
Dr Oliver Frank advises against fax for medical communication, promoting secure digital messaging. Discover more on safe healthcare communication.
2021: challenge and progress – CEO Amanda Cattermole
I think it’s fair to say we’re all looking for a return to some form of normality in 2022, but we can be assured that one aspect of Australian life won’t be reverting to its pre-COVID-19 state.
Demand for mobile access continues to grow
Learn how mobile technology is revolutionising healthcare and boosting patient care.
Inaugural listening forum opens the conversation with community groups
Led by the Clinical and Consumer Engagement and Clinical Governance division at the Australian Digital Health Agency.
Six steps for digital self-defence during Australian Cyber Week
The Australian Digital Health Agency is promoting six practical steps for digital self-defence against attacks such as phishing and ransomware. These steps can protect your work and personal information.
2020 – a year to remember or a year to forget
Dr Steve Hambleton, Independent Clinical Advisor, reflects on the year that has forever changed health in the world and offers a glimpse of what’s to come in 2021.
Our websites
Digital health is about using technology to help maintain or improve an individual's health and wellbeing. We operate several digital channels that host specific information about individual areas.
Expecting the unexpected
The modern hospital building for all its familiarity, is a miracle of engineering, from the selection of materials to the design of care facilities to the sprinkler systems and alarms. All this careful design and planning results in a high degree of safety that we tend to expect as we go about our business.
How to harness the power of the modern information revolution: reflections from Perth
Nine years ago, Fiona’s husband Peter was diagnosed with a brain tumour. It was benign and they were told that it wouldn’t kill him, but would be ‘a bit of a nuisance’.
More compliant software products needed to help create better-connected and continuous care for older Australians
To support the adoption of digital health tools in the aged care sector, the Australian Digital Health Agency is launching another phase of the Aged Care Industry Offer.
Australian Healthcare Week 2020
The 10th Annual Australian Healthcare Week 2020 (AHW) returning to the International Convention Centre in Sydney on 25-26 March 2020 is set to offer two days of learning and development for the entire spectrum of healthcare.
Electronic prescriptions available throughout Victoria following success in Greater Melbourne
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.
Future proofing Australia’s healthcare: Government launches a nation-wide Innovation Challenge
The Australian Digital Health Agency has today launched an Innovation Challenge to support the national COVID-19 effort and future proof Australia’s healthcare system.
Healthcare Information Provider Service (HIPS)
The Healthcare Information Provider Service (HIPS) is a middleware product offering seamless integration with systems.
Initiatives and programs
Read about our healthcare provider initiatives and programs which include electronic prescribing, telehealth, secure messaging, and more.
Vale Dr Harry Nespolon
It is with great sadness that the Board and staff of the Australian Digital Health Agency note the passing of Dr Harry Nespolon.
Software Developers Community Announcement: Clinical Documents Integration Toolkit
We are pleased to announce the release of Clinical Documents Integration Toolkit v1.6. This release provides updates for the following sample code components: Generic Clinical Document Style Sheet v1.3; and Clinical Document Library - .NET Sample Code v4.3.1.
Software Developer Community Announcement - Clinical Package Validator 2.4
The Agency has released version 2.4 of the Clinical Package Validator tool. The updated version provides the following key new features in addition to a number of stability improvements.
Interoperability: find out what it means to me
Australian users of clinical information systems have told us what information they need from interoperable clinical systems. Understanding these needs will enable us to shape and prioritise the development of Australia’s digital health system.
Better data and a bigger workforce: In conversation with Professor Louisa Jorm
Professor Louisa Jorm is the Foundation Director of the Centre for Big Data Research in Health at UNSW. She is an Australian leader in policy-relevant research using linked administrative health data, including hospital inpatient, mortality and Medicare data, and is a high-profile advocate for more and better use of routinely collected health data for research. We spoke to Professor Jorm recently to talk through the potential of big data in health care and how we can ensure we have the technical expertise within the Australian health care sector into the future.
Release Announcement: Clinical Package Validator v2.5 July 2017 Release
The Agency has released version 2.5 of the Clinical Package Validator tool. The new release helps developers reduce efforts for manual conformance testing and increase their confidence about their targeted test coverage when declaring conformance.
Telehealth
Explore the Australian Digital Health Agency's telehealth initiatives. Learn about advancements in remote healthcare delivery for improved patient care.
Data recovery tips - Do you have a response plan?
In today's digital age, cyber threats are everywhere and could happen at any moment.
Supporting improved healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can trial a new tool to help them manage their healthcare with the launch of a pilot program in Perth of the GoShare digital platform which has supported
Reconciliation
Explore our commitment to reconciliation in healthcare through initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity and accessible healthcare for indigenous communities.
Scams Awareness Week: 17-21 August
'Australians lost over $634 million to scams in 2019. This is a 30 per cent increase on 2018, when $489 million was reported lost.'
SNOMED CT-AU and Australian Medicines Terminology January 2020 Release
The National Clinical Terminology Service (NCTS) is pleased to announce that the January combined release of SNOMED CT® AU1 and the Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) is now available to registered users from the NCTS website.
Why is secure messaging between healthcare providers important?
Unlock the potential of secure messaging in healthcare with Dr Nathan Pinskier. Learn how it streamlines communication for better patient care.
About us
When it comes to improving the health of all Australians, the role of digital innovation and connection is a vital part of a modern, accessible healthcare system.