EHealth

The federal government’s controversial My Health Record has been given the tick of approval by the national auditor-general, despite it being exposed to shared cybersecurity risks.

A recently leaked recording captured Queensland Health director-general Michael Walsh candidly discussing why public servants find it hard to be so candid in public.

Systemic thinking needs to adapt if e-health is to truly deliver.

As Australia moves towards a digital health system, important social policy discussions are needed about how future developments will affect Australians. Join us and a panel of policy experts to have your say.

An opt-out system could arrest continued low engagement with the government’s My Health Record system. The deputy secretary in charge says having critical mass will help convince providers to engage too.