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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
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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
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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!
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Major Issues.
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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
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Wall Street Journal
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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
Commentators and Journalists Weigh In On Digital Health And Related Privacy, Safety, Social Media And Security Matters. Lots Of Interesting Perspectives - December 27, 2022.
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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 - December 27, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
Weekly Australian Health IT Links – 26 December, 2022.
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
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Lots of NBN
activity and some moves from the ADHA. Otherwise all is quiet as we rest over
the (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 26, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
AusHealthIT Poll Number 663 – Results – 25th December, 2022.
Here are the results of the poll.
Is Australia Getting Value For Money For The Spend It Makes In Digital
Health?
Yes 0 (0%)
No 47 (96%)
I Have No Idea (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 25, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
It Seems The ADHA Has Rather Lost The Plot In Terms Of Its Delivery Focus.
First Seasons Greetings To All!
Now a silly bit of fluff I could not
resist …
Stay healthy in the heat
By McPherson Media Group
Dec 22, 2022
Summer is a time for outdoor activities,
barbecues and soaking up the sunshine.
However, The Australian Digital Health
Agency is encouraging people to be aware of the potential health hazards
that can come with the warmer weat her.
Here are some (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 25, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
Weekly Overseas Health IT Links – 24th 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
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https://ehrintelligence.com/news/va-adds-a-thousand-employees-to-ehr-modernization-project-amidst-pause
VA Adds a Thousand (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 24, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
A Wise Old Surgeon Knew This Well Over 50 Years Ago. Just Go And See The Patient!
This appeared last week:
16 December 2022
Medical
board sets sights on tele-only docs
By Holly Payne
Prescribing medicine for a patient you have
never consulted with in real time is not good practice, according to draft
guidelines.
Doctors who prescribe medicines to patients
they ’ve only interacted with via text, email or online asynchronous
appointments should be prepared to justify (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 23, 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 22,
2022 Edition
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As we move
towards Christmas it seems little has improved. Ukraine is still suffering,
Europe and the US are moving towards recession and the UK seems to be just in a
worsening funk.
In OZ we are
waiting to see whether the Gas Intervention works and if gas prices can be brought
under control. Otherwise we seem to be having a European Christmas not a hot
Aussie (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 22, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
I Have The Feeling Last Week Saw A Real Step Change In The Place Of AI In Our World.
This appeared last week:
ChatGPT: Finally, an AI
chatbot worth talking to
The
newest research project from OpenAI is actually interesting — and already
useful. Before long, AI like this will transform business communications.
By Mike Elgan
Contributing
Columnist, Computerworld | 8 December 2022 22:00 AEDT
AI chatbot experts
are all talking about — and talking to — a newish research (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 21, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
The OAIC Has Delivered Its Digital Health Report For 2021-22. Care Is Needed!
This arrived last week:
Annual report of the Australian Information Commissioner’s activities in
relation to digital health 2021–22
For
the full report please Download the
print version
Executive summary
This
annual report sets out the Australian Information Commissioner’s (Information
Commissioner) digi tal health compliance and enforcement activity during
2021–22, in accordance with s 106 (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - December 21, 2022 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 - December 20, 2022.
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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 - December 20, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs