Weekly Australian Health IT Links – 22nd January, 2018.

Here are a few I have come across the last week or so. Note: Each link is followed by a title and a few paragraphs. For the full article click on the link above title of the article. Note also that full access to some links may require site registration or subscription payment.General CommentAnother quiet week with the occasional highlights. Enjoy!-----https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/health/taxpayers-spent-17-billion-on-a-health-record-doctors-dont-use/news-story/d66506e321302d144d206dc1eb779170Taxpayers spent $1.7 billion on a health record doctors don ’t useSue Dunlevy, National Health Reporter, News Corp Australia NetworkJanuary 18, 2018 10:44pmTaxpayers have spent nearly $1.7 billion on an internet based My Health Record that doctors are refusing to use and which can’t be emailed or shared with digital health apps.Every Australian will get a My Health Record in 2018 unless they opt out of the system but doctors are warning of major issues with its ease of use and fear... This is the initial part of the post - read more by clicking on the title of the article. David.
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - Category: Information Technology Authors: Source Type: blogs