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I Suspect There Is Going To A Big Change In How We Search The Internet And Soon – Or Maybe Not!
I am old enough to remember when a then tiny company transformed our usage of the Internet with the introduction of its search engine which did away with the older search indices (Yahoo, Altavista,  and the like) – mainly because it was simply much better and much more useful! And then we had this announcement last week: Microsoft aims for AI-powered version of Bing By Staff Writer on Jan 5, (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - January 8, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Weekly Overseas Health IT Links – 7th January, 2023.
Here are a few I came across last week. Note: Each link is followed by a title and 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 ----- https://ehrintelligence.com/news/va-medical-center-shrinks-workforce-to-address-ehrm-budget-shortfalls VA Medical Center Shrinks (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - January 7, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Time Has Come To Resist Much Of The Rubbish That Spews From Social Media.
This thoughtful piece appeared last week: Social media may be terminal. I hope they ’re right There is a reason that so little has gotten better and so much has gotten worse. The cost of so much connection and information has been the deterioration of our capacity for attention and reflection. Ezra Klein Dec 26, 2022 – 5.00am For what feels like ages, we’ve been told that Twitter is, or needs (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - January 6, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

The Macro View – Health, Economics, and Politics and the Big Picture. What I Am Watching Here And Abroad.
January 05, 2023 Edition ----- The New Year has broken but the world is still in a mess with the war in Ukraine and COVID running rampant it China. In the US it seems we are near a recession with the sharemarket down 25% or so for the year. In OZ we are actually having a Summer and the fireworks lifted spirits. I hope 2023 turns out to be a good one! ----- Major Issues. ----- https:// (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - January 5, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

This Has To Be A Little Good News for 2023.
This appeared very late last year … AI to the rescue of stroke victims By AFP 7:04PM December 27, 2022 Artificial intelligence technology has helped to triple the number of stroke victims who ­recover to a point where they can perform daily activities, according to new research released on Tuesday. Early-stage analysis of more than 111,000 suspected stroke ­patients whose care included use (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - January 4, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

It Really Seems The Potential Impact Of AI Is Starting To Dawn On The Population At Large.
It Really Seems The Potential Impact Of AI Is Starting To Dawn On The Population At Large. This appeared last week: The rise of AI – a technological odyssey begins Francis Galbally 12:00AM December 30, 2022 In the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, HAL (called Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer) is a highly advanced artificial intelligence that controls the systems of spacecraft (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - January 4, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Commentators and Journalists Weigh In On Digital Health And Related Privacy, Safety, Social Media And Security Matters. Lots Of Interesting Perspectives - January 3, 2023.
----- This weekly blog is to explore the news around the larger issues around Digital Health, data security, data privacy, AI / ML. technology, social media and any related matters. I will also try to highlight ADHA Propaganda when I come upon it. Just so we keep count, the latest Notes from the ADHA Board were dated 6 December, 2018 and we have seen none since! It ’s pretty sad! Note: (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - January 3, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Weekly Australian Health IT Links – 2 January, 2023.
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 Comment ----- A very quiet week – just the odd article! https://www.theaustralian.com.au/science/ (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - January 2, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

It Seems To Me That There Is Something Happening Here That Probably Really Matters!
Arthur C. Clarke once remarked that any sufficiently advanced technology would be indistinguishable from magic. I reckon ChatGPT, which I have been playing with this week, comes pretty close. Here are a couple of examples of responses to a couple of my questions to it: Q   What Is The Future Of Digital Health Globally? A: The future of digital health is likely to be characterized by increased (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - January 1, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

AusHealthIT Poll Number 664 – Results – 1st January, 2023.
Here are the results of the poll. Should The NBN Be Privatised? Yes                                                                                                6 (15%) No                                                                                               34 (85%) I Have No Idea                                                                            0 (0%) V...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - January 1, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Weekly Overseas Health IT Links – 31st December, 2022.
Here are a few I came across last week. Note: Each link is followed by a title and 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 ----- https://www.digitalhealth.net/2022/12/tpp-boss-hester-takes-pot-shot-at-artificially-inflated-hospital-epr-prices/ TPP boss (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 31, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

The Inside Story Of The “Optus Hack” Makes An Interesting Read!
This appeared last week: Inside the Optus hack that woke up Australia A huge cyberattack on the telco in September caused a political storm and made Australians aware of the power of their personal data. Behind the scenes, it was a time of high drama. Paul Smith Technology editor Dec 22, 2022 – 5.00am It began with a phone call from the other side of the world. Kelly Bayer Rosmarin was (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 30, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

The Macro View – Health, Economics, and Politics and the Big Picture. What I Am Watching Here And Abroad.
December 29, 2022 Edition ----- In the US we are seeing the country digging itself out from a biblical blizzard that has killed many. In Europe the war drags on and the mood is hardly festive. In China COVID is running rampart and the limits of Chinese power are being tested. In OZ we seem to actually be having a few days of Summer and the year end torpor drags on! ----- Major Issues. -- (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 29, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

It Seems There Is Another Side To The Story On The Effectiveness Of E-Mental Health, Or Maybe Not?
This appeared last week: The failed promise of online mental-health treatment Heavy advertising and other strategies from Silicon Valley ’s playbook boost providers’ growth but not the quality of care. ·         By Rolfe Winkler ·         Wall Street Journal ·         December 19, 2022 Remote treatment of mental-health problems surged in the pandemic, as in-person treatment became (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 29, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

The ADHA Seems To Be Astonishingly Relaxed Regarding Fixing myHR Security!
This release appeared last week: 20 Dec 2022 3:40 pm AEDT Increased cyber security requirements for systems connecting to My Health Record Australian Digital Health Agency The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) is strengthening My Health Record protections through a new mandatory conformance profile for clinical information systems (including those used in GP clinics, pharmacies (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 28, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs