The AMA Still Seems To Be Having A Bit Each Way On The #myHealthRecord. I Wonder Why?

This release appeared from the AMA last week, covering their Submission to the Senate Inquiry.My Health Record Has Huge Potential05 Oct 2018In order to restore public confidence in My Health Record, it is critical that privacy issues are addressed.That was one take home message the AMA has provided the Government in its submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee Inquiry into the My Health Record System.The submission noted, however, that the additional privacy protections set out in the proposed My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018, go a long way towards achieving this.This comes as a direct result of AMA President Dr Tony Bartone securing a commitment from Health Minister Greg Hunt to fix the privacy concerns.The Bill substantially reduces any discretion that the My Health Record System Operator has to disclose health information in the My Health Record. The limits are substantially tighter than the controls that apply under the... 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