eHealth News
This page contains a collection of news articles for eHealth within Australia.
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24 January 2012
NEHTA pauses implementation in pilot sites
NEHTA has announced through a media statement that 'following a detailed internal review and analysis, NEHTA is temporarily pausing implementation of Primary Care desktop software development around its specifications for the eHealth pilot sites'. Read the media statement here.
18 January 2012
Addendum to the PCEHR released.
DoHA has released an Addendum to the Concept of Operations (aka ConOps). This Addendum identifies the key points of change to the ConOps following consultation and feedback on the draft PCEHR which ‘identified a number of policy issues requiring further consideration and refinement’. You can view the Addendum here, and it is expected that a revised edition of the ConOps incorporating these updates will be available shortly.
10 January 2012
PCEHR Senate Inquiry
A Senate Inquiry is currently underway in relation to the PCEHR legislation. Public submissions can be made until 12 January 2012. To view information about the Inquiry, to make a submission or to view submissions received, please visit the Senate website here.
18 December 2011
Privacy Impact Assessment on the PCEHR system
The Department of Health and Ageing have released a detailed PIA prepared by Minter Ellison, along with a summary of responses to the 112 recommendations made in the initial PIA. To view both documents, click here.
17 December 2011
Aged Care Sector prepares for eHealth Records
The Hon Mark Butler MP, has invited software vendors to help prepare the aged care sector for the introduction of the PCEHR. To read the Ministers press release, click here.
15 December 2011
e-Discharge health pilot launches in Katoomba
National E-Health Transition Authority CEO, Mr Peter Fleming said today Blue Mountains hospital patients would be helping to make eHealth history with local GPs involved in a trial to receive electronic discharge summaries direct to their desktops. Read more.
NEHTA releases eHealth information security and access framework.
NEHTA CEO Peter Fleming has announced the release of the National eHealth Security and Access Framework at the secau Security 2011 Conference in Perth. You can access the media release here, or view the Framework via the NEHTA Vendor Panel here.
2 December 2011
Additional specifications released
NEHTA has released additional specifications for the Specialist Letter Solution, Discharge Summary Solution and Shared Health Summary Solution. To access the specifications, click here.
25 November 2011
Launch of the 'Software Developers Resource Centre'
A new vendor portal has been launched by the Department of Health and Ageing (the Department) and National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA). Called the Software Developers Resource Centre, it is an important means for communication and sharing of information with software vendors working on the personally controlled electronic health records (eHealth records) system. Read more.
23 November 2011
e-Health records legislation introduced
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, today introduced legislation into Parliament to introduce Australia's national e-Health records system, with the rollout starting from July 2012. To view the media release, please click here. To view the legislation and the legislative debate, please click here.
18 November 2011
NEHTA specifications and standards plan on PCEHR System released
NEHTA has released the specifications and standards plan relating to the PCEHR System. More background on the plan is available here. To access the specifications, click here.
6 October 2011
RACGP launches standards for Video Consultations and Computer & Information Security
The RACGP has launched two new standards documents covering Video Consultations and Computer & Information Security. Read more.
30 September 2011
Release of draft eHealth Legislation
Today the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, released the draft eHealth records legislation for public consultation. To read the draft legislation and make a comment click here.
13 September 2011
Ehealth Records blueprint released
The finalised plans for Australia’s secure, efficient eHealth system were today released by the Government. The Concept of Operations for the personally controlled electronic health record (PCEHR) system is a fundamental part of the move from paper-based records to secure eHealth records. Read more.
Telehealth Technical Position Paper / Guidance on Security Privacy & Technical Specifications
These two papers have been developed and released for consultation within the information and communication technology and health professional communities. The consultation period is from 12 September to close of business on 30 September 2011. Read more.
6 September 2011
Australia's first E-Mental Health Strategy
Australians living with mental illness are a step closer to being able to access online care and support following the establishment of a new e-mental health expert committee which will advise on the rollout of the nation’s first mental health online portal and virtual clinic. Read more.
15 August 2011
Accenture to build Australia's Personal e-health system
Accenture, a world leader in IT, has been selected to lead the building of the IT infrastructure for Australia’s national personally controlled electronic health record (PCEHR) system in another major milestone for national health reform. Read more.
7July 2011
PCEHR Legislations Issues Paper
The Department of Health and Ageing have released the PCEHR Legislations Issues Paper for public consultation. This paper outlines the proposed legislative framework to support the establishment and implementation of a national personally controlled electronic health record. The paper is open for comment until 3 August 2011. To view the paper and make a submission, click here.
GP's and primary health care to be central to eHealth progress
The Australian General Practice Network has been selected as part of a consortium of nine organisations to roll out the concepts, workshops, training, tools and infrastructure that are needed to bring a broader adoption of the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR). To read the full press release, click here.
5 July 2011
RACGP Oxygen, helping to deliver best practice outcomes
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched RACGP Oxygen, a new technology enterprise. To read the press release, click here. To visit the RACGP Oxygen website, click here.
5 July 2011
Australian Medicines Terminology Version 2.24 released
NEHTA has released a new version of the Australian Medicines Terminology. For more information click here.
30 June 2011
Submissions on the PCEHR Concept of Operations available
Selected submissions on the draft PCEHR Concept of Operations are now available for public viewing. To view the submissions, click here.
24 June 2011
ACT Health first to launch new Supply Chain catalogue system
ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Health Katy Gallagher has welcomed the official launch of a new medical supply and inventory system in Canberra, the first of its kind in Australia. "The Master Catalogue Information Service (MCIS) is part of a national program to streamline supply chain management in our healthcare system," the Chief Minister said. Read more
1 June 2011
PCEHR submissions deadline extended
The Department of Health & Ageing has announced that the deadline for submissions on the PCHER Draft Concept of Operations has until Tuesday, June 7 2011.
To view and comment on the Draft Concept of Operations, click here.
9 May 2011
RACGP seeking feedback on Draft national e-health records blueprint
The RACGP is seeking feedback on the Draft Concept of Operations using 8 key topics developed by the National Standing Committee ehealth. To read more and provide feedback, click here.
12 April 2011
e-Health Records blueprint released as National Health Reform continues to deliver.
A national blueprint for the development of e-health records ready for their 1 July 2012 launch, helping Australians to manage their own healthcare, has been released today.
To view Minister Roxon's full press release, click here.
To view and comment on the Draft Concept of Operations, click here.
General Practice SA encourages all members to review ad comment on this document.
5 April 2011
Australian Medicines Terminology Version 2.21 released
NEHTA has released a new version of the Australian Medicines Terminology. For more information click here.
1 April 2011
RACGP and AGPN to collaborate on eHealth agenda
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) have today announced their commitment to collaborate on e-health reform in order to ensure a smooth transition and implementation of e-health in the critically important primary healthcare sector and improve the health of all people in Australia. Read more.
29 March 2011
E-Health benefits spread as nine new sites commence work
Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon today announced the second wave projects that have been selected as e-health lead implementation sites. Further information - including a copy of the eHealth Conference and Stakeholder Report - are available here. Information on the individual sites is also available from the Department of Health & Ageing website.
25 March 2011
NEHTA release Specialist Letter Package for public consultation
NEHTA are currently seeking feedback on the draft Specialist Letter Package. Feedback closes on 27 May 2011.
15 March 2011
Draft HI Software Conformance available for comment
The draft HI software conformance requirements are now available for comment. Business use cases related to the use of Individual Healthcare Identifiers (IHIs) have been included in the package for your reference. These provide the basis for the conformance requirements.
9 March 2011
National Infrastructure Partner (NIP) Briefing documentation
The Department of Health and Ageing have made available a number of documents from the NIP Briefing held on 15 February 2011. The documents can be found here.
1 March 2011
IBM selected for eHealth Authentication Services
The Minister for Health, Nicola Roxon, has announced that NEHTA have selected IBM to design and build the National Authentication Service for Health (NASH). The full press release can be viewed here.
28 February 2011
Australian Medicines Terminology Version 2.20 released
NEHTA has released a new version of the Australian Medicines Terminology. For more information click here.
17 February 2011
Primary and Ambulatory Care Health Identifier Implementation Plan
NEHTA has begun working with the Primary Care Sector including GP's, allied health, community health and specialists to develop a plan for the take up of eHealth, commencing with the identifiers. The proposed implementation plan is available here.
15 February 2011
Change and Adoption Services for PCEHR tender now open
The Department of Health and Ageing is seeking tenders for organisations to provide services to coordinate and implement a strategy to accelerate the adoption and uptake of the PCEHR system.
Provision of National Infrastructure Solution Services relating to the introducation of a PCEHR
The Department of Health and Ageing is seeking tenders for a National Infrastructure Partner(s) to develop and implement the national infrastructure for the PCEHR.
4 February 2011
GP health summaries - clear guidelines needed to ensure consistency
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) have released seven fact sheets providing advice to general practice and their teams for developing and applying ehealth summaries.
2 February 2011
AGPN News Release: Medicare Locals require full funding
Australian General Practice Network seeks $550m - including $60m for e-Health initiatives - over four years in its submission to the May Federal Budget To view the press release, click here.
27 January 2011
RACGP calls for increased funding for General Practice
The Royal Australian College of General Practictioners (RACGP) is urging the Federal Government to provide more funding for general practice in the upcoming May Federal Budget. In its submission, the College advocates for continued significant investment, including e-Health. To read the full submission, click here.
21 January 2011
eHealth Program Evaluations Released
The Department of Health and Ageing have released evaluation reports for the HealthConnect, Managed Health Networks Grants and Broadband for Health programs. These reports can be viewed here.
18 January 2011
HL7 V2 eReferral Implementation profile
Standards Australia are currently seeking feedback on the draft standard for the HL7 V2 eReferral Implementation profile. Feedback closes on 25 February 2011.
Please note you will be required to register and log-in to provide feedback.
Core Discharge Summary structured document template
Standards Australia are currently seeking feedback on the draft standard for the core Discharge Summary structured document template. Feedback closes on 25 February 2011.
Please note you will be required to register and log-in to provide feedback.
7 January 2011
Momentum building around eHealth
Press release from Minister Roxon regarding the closing of applications for the second round of lead implementation sites. (PDF, 16.3kb)
6 January 2011
Updated specifications for Electronic Transfer of Prescriptions (ETP)
NEHTA has released updated specifications for Electronic Transfer of Prescription (ETP) 1.1 and e-Referrals.
6 December 2010
eHealth Conference 2010 Summary
On behalf of General Practice SA and in his role as eHealth Adviser, Mark Endacott attended the eHealth Conference on 30 November & 1 December 2010. To read Mark's summary of the conference click here. (PDF, 327kb)
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