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August 09 2023
New SafeScript NSW Enhancements
SafeScript NSW, the state’s real time prescription monitoring (RPTM) system, has implemented a range of new enhancements aimed at improving the overall user experience.
SafeScript NSW, the state’s real time prescription monitoring (RPTM) system, has implemented a range of new enhancements aimed at improving the overall user experience.
With a vision for Healthy People and Healthy Communities, Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has developed and implemented a Digital Health Strategy with excellent results emerging.
A plain English guideline to the adoption and use of My Health Record in residential aged care facilities has been released, providing concise information and guidance for RACFs on the appropriate use of the system.
The Australian Digital Health Agency has launched its first consumer mobile application, my health, powered by My Health Record.
Healthcare provider organisations around the country will soon be able to update information about their healthcare services and practitioners in just one place using Provider Connect Australia, eliminating the need to keep multiple directories up-to-date manually.
The medical fax machine has all but entered retirement in the Hunter New England region, as electronic referrals between general practitioners and their service providers become more widely used.
The current wait time for new Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients for both the private and public neurology services across the Hunter New England Local Health District is significant. Patients can expect to await up to and beyond 12 months to secure an appointment. A number of private neurologists are at capacity and have closed their books.
The PHN's Health-e Together Digital Care grants offer an opportunity for General Practice, Aboriginal Medical Services and Allied Health practioners to upgrade or implement digital health foundational services and supports. There is also a dedicated grant stream for improving telehealth services into Residential Aged Care facilities.
The federal government has committed funding to support permanent telehealth services that successfully transformed healthcare delivery during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Australians can have their say on the future of healthcare with a nationwide online survey on digital health launched this week by the Australian Digital Health Agency.