Written by Simon James on 27 November 2013. As several submissions to the panel charged with reviewing the PCEHR have now become public, Pulse+IT has compiled a table of documents from expert groups and industry organisations who have answered the call for comment. Read full article at Pulse IT Continue reading
Written by Kate McDonald on 27 November 2013. There is a “dramatic gulf” between what the builders of the national eHealth system are saying about the current state of play and the reality of the situation, according to the Consumers’ eHealth Alliance (CeHA). Read full article at Pulse IT Continue reading
Written by Kate McDonald on 27 November 2013. The Consumers Health Forum (CHF) has rejected the Australian Medical Association’s call to restrict the ability of consumers to control their individual records, but has agreed with its call to change the system to an opt-out model. Read full article at Pulse IT Continue reading
If, like us, you had a problem adding a service when using the NHSD’s management interface, please note that the problem is the word wrap of the field above. This is not working so the information is stretching a long way across the screen. This affects the placement of the Add Service button. If you … Continue reading
Written by Kate McDonald on 26 November 2013. The National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA) has taken over responsibility for a contract with McKinsey to boost consumer registrations for the PCEHR from the Department of Health (DoH), according to statements at last week’s Senate Estimates hearing. read more at Pulse IT Continue reading
Written by Kate McDonald on 25 November 2013. The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has recommended that the federal government widen the focus on electronic sharing of health information from the PCEHR to more foundational elements, such as interoperable secure messaging, incentivising medical specialists and allied health to implement clinical information systems, … Continue reading
MEDIA RELEASE 20th November 2103 Mount Gambier received a further health boost today when Pangula Mannamurna Inc received the award of accreditation, demonstrating the quality and safety of their Practice. The Practice received the top honour from Australia’s most respected accreditation body, Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL). Photograph from Right to left: Fiona Thompson … Continue reading
Written by Kate McDonald on 11 November 2013. The head of the federal government’s inquiry into the PCEHR, Richard Royle, said the panel had no intention to “kill off” the PCEHR but to ensure the system is a useful and workable clinical tool. Read more at Pulse IT Continue reading
Please note that you will be receiving some emails over the next few days with your access details to the National Health Services Directory. The emails will contain more information about the directory, how to access it, and some dates for training around using the directory’s back end. In summary, this is the outcome from … Continue reading
PDF – PCEHR Inquiry Announcement made at HITWA 2013 Continue reading
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