Spinner Alert - The ADHA Claims Success With Opt-Out When It Is Really An Amazing Failure Of Public Acceptance!

This release just appeared:9 out of 10 Australians to have a My Health Record20 February 2019The Australian Digital Health Agency has today announced that 9 out of 10 Australians will have a My Health Record following the conclusion of the opt-out period.Based on the number of people eligible for Medicare as at 31 January 2019 (25,459,544), the participation rate is 90.1 per cent, with a national opt-out rate of 9.9 per cent. While the opt-out period ended on 31 January 2019, Australians are able to cancel and have their My Health Record permanently deleted from the system at any time in the future. Similarly, individuals who may have opted out can create a record at any stage if they choose.When you have a My Health Record, your health information can be viewed securely online, from anywhere, at any time – even if you move or travel interstate.A My Health Record also allows healthcare providers involved in your care to view your health records. Health professionals can upload,... This is the initial part of the post - read more by clicking on the title of the article. David.
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