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AusHealthIT Poll Number 720 – Results – 29 October, 2023.
Here are the results of the poll. Has The Move To A Commonwealth Funded Health Insurance System (Medicare), As Developed By Bill Hayden, Been A Good Thing, In Hindsight, For Australia? Yes                                                                            21 (84%) No                                                                              3 (12%) I Have no Idea (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 29, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

I Am Not Really Sure Just Why This Is Happening.
This was announced last week: Epic to supply NSW patient record system Technology By Amanda Sheppeard 23 October, 2023 The worst-kept secret in digital health is finally confirmed with news global health software giant Epic has signed up to deliver the NSW government ’s promise of a single digital patient record.  The government’s eHealth NSW department announced late last week that the (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 29, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

It Looks Like The Aged-Care Health IT Sector Is Due For Some Major Rationalisation.
This appeared last week: Use of clinical software differs greatly among providers by Natasha Egan October 19, 2023 A research project led by the aged care sector ’s technology peak body has identified high rates of data duplication, the need for standardised terminology and almost 300 unique clinical software vendors in residential aged care. The report Residential Aged Care Use of Clinical (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 26, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Does It Make Sense To Make Patients Wait For Their Results?
Since way back when patient access to results has been delayed so the clinician can review the results and discuss anything that may be worrying with the patient to avoid panic, scares or worse! End seven-day ‘lock’ on patients seeing tests results in My Health Record: Mark Butler Viewing results without a doctor's explanation is low risk, says the health department's consultation. Antony (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 24, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

I Have To Say I See Preserving A Lead In AI Technology As A Strategic Imperative
 This appeared a few days ago: America takes dead aim at China’s plan for global AI domination By Ambrose Evans-Pritchard October 19, 2023 — 5.11am The US is escalating its semiconductor war against China. Xi Jinping’s plan for global mastery of artificial intelligence and supercomputing is about to collide with the hard reality of American power. Cutting-edge AI requires ultra-fast chips (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 24, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

AusHealthIT Poll Number 719 – Results – 22 October, 2023.
Here are the results of the poll. Will The Loss Of The Voice Referendum Lead To Less Effort / Funding In The Crucial Area Of Aboriginal Health? Yes                                                                                 8 (30%) No                                                                                17(63%) I Have no Idea (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 22, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

We Have Lost A Man Who Fundamentally Changed Healthcare in Australia.
 This appeared late yesterday: Former Governor-General Bill Hayden dies aged 90 Former Governor-General and ALP leader Bill Hayden has died, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed.  Steve Zemek October 21, 2023 - 6:47PM NCA NewsWire Former Labor Party leader and Governor-General Bill Hayden has died, aged 90. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the news via social media on (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 22, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

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Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 21, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

It Really Seems Like A Lot Has Happened With ChatGPT In A Year!
Spotted this this week: Incredibly smart or incredibly stupid? What we learned from using ChatGPT for a year As the tool becomes less of a curiosity and more a part of daily life, fans are finding clever uses – and discovering limitations Matthew Cantor @CantorMatthew First published on Fri 13 Oct 2023 00.00 AEDT Next month ChatGPT will celebrate its first birthday – marking a year in (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 20, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

This Looks Like Very Good News Indeed Given How Many Sepsis Kills!
 This appeared last week: Sepsis treatment on next stage of clinical trials across hospitals throughout the country By Nicholas Finch 6:31PM October 12, 2023 Australian scientists are developing a new treatment for deadly sepsis, and are moving onto the next phase of clinical trials across the cou ntry. The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health discovered that patients administered (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 18, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Ozempic Seems To Be Getting A Lot Of Attention. Care Is Required With On-Line Sales And Marketing At Least!
Fads are a commonly seen manifestation in the health sector. It could be argued to latest biggie is semaglutide (Ozempic). The drug was introduced as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes but it is the powerful weigh-loss effects that have been noticed in the overweight rich world – which now has a shortage and which has the drug selling in such quantities that it is having a real impact on the Danish (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 17, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

AusHealthIT Poll Number 718 – Results – 15 October, 2023.
 Here are the results of the poll. Should The Prescriber Be Able To Decide If A Script Is Good/Valid For Either 30 or 60 Days? Yes                                                                              4 (15%) No                                                                               21 (78%) I Have no Idea                                                            2 (7%) Total (Source: Australian...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 15, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Adoption Of The Voice Has Failed But Health System Improvements Must Proceed!
Australia has voted on the Indigenous Voice To Parliament: ‘The Australian people always get it right’: Deputy prime minister Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says the government will continue its work on reconciliation and closing the gap despite the defeat of the Voice to parliament referendum. “Obviously for those of us who are supporting the Yes campaign, it wasn’t the night we hoped (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 15, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Given The Health Divide Between Indigenous And Non-Indigenous Australiana The Referendum Needs Some Commentary!
 This appeared least week: Indigenous voice to parliament: ‘Out here’ in the APY Lands, early death the great divide Exclusive By Greg Bearup Feature writer, The Weekend Australian Magazine 3:44PM October 7, 2023 Out here, the houses are overflowing with kids and cousins. The cost of fuel an d fresh food is eye-watering. Teachers out here use a device called a Soundfield to amplify their voices (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 12, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

The ADHA Spins The Wheel Again But Does Not Seem To Come Up With Much!
 This appeared last week: Roundup: ADHA names new board chair and more briefs By Adam Ang September 29, 2023 04:16 AM ADHA appoints new board chair The Australian Digital Health Agency has assigned Lyn McGrath to their board's chair.  McGrath has been a non-executive member of the ADHA Boa rd for over seven years. She has also served as chair of the agency's Audit and Risk Committee. She (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - October 10, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs