I Am Not Sure Imposing Big Fines For Data Breaches Is All That Smart An Idea!
This release from the AIIA appeared last week: Tuesday, 08 November 2022 22:23 AIIA calls on Government to introduce safe harbour and reconsider proposed penalties for data breaches By David M Williams The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is calling on the Albanese Government to take a positive, collaborative approach to the complex issue of cybersecurity, cautioning (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 16, 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 - November 15, 2022.
----- 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 - November 15, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Weekly Australian Health IT Links – 14 November, 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 ----- It is clear the big news is the Medicare breach and the implications. It has become mainstream (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 14, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

AusHealthIT Poll Number 657 – Results – 13th November, 2022.
Here are the results of the poll. Are You Confident We Will Not See A Data Breach Of The #myHealthRecord? Yes                                                                                           19 (42%) No                                                                                            26 (58%) I Have No Idea (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 13, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

I Sometimes Worry About Just How Much Is Real In What We Hear From Some Organisations.
As you would imagine I see all sorts of publications in the Digital Health area. An example it this. Lifelong learning key to our digital health future Nicole Bittar Contributor 11 November 2022 With a mission to connect government, consumers, academia and researchers to deliver a cooperative approach to digital health innovation, the Digital Health CRC is at the forefront of the most (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 13, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Weekly Overseas Health IT Links – 12th November, 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://ehrintelligence.com/news/ostp-onc-seek-input-on-optimizing-clinical-trial-electronic-data-capture OSTP, ONC Seek Input (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 12, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

This Seems To Me To Be A Pretty Huge Vulnerability! I Wonder What The Contingency Plans Are?
This rather worrying, and very well researched, article appeared last week! The internet is run under the sea, not in the cloud. What happens if the cables get hacked – or snipped? Hundreds of undersea cables link up the worldwide web, with about a dozen connected to Australia. How does this little-known network work – and what happens if it’s sabotaged? By Sherryn Groch and Felicity Lewis (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 11, 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.
November 10, 2022 Edition ----- The US Mid-Term elections have come and gone and it is interesting to see how it plays out. Whether or not the US is in recession had become academic! In the UK things seem to have settled down a little as inflation soars and people are struggling with recession. In Australia energy prices are causing real trouble and the fear of a recession grows. ----- (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 10, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Has Our New Government Lost It Or What?
This appeared last week: Visa shake-up relegates cyber skills despite ‘worst ever’ crisis Paul Smith Technology editor Nov 2, 2022 – 9.35am Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has stunned the technology industry by introducing skilled migration rules the peak body says will make it harder to bring in cyber experts, software engineers and technology developer s, amid a cyber crisis and (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 10, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Can We Expect A Better Outcome This Time From The ADHA And The CSIRO?
This release appeared last week. Australian Digital Health Agency and CSIRO join forces to help connect Australia's healthcare system Published 1 November 2022 The Australian Digital Health Agency and Australia ’s national science agency, CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC) have launched a new collaboration combining their skills and expertise to deliver a centre of excellence (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 9, 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 - November 08, 2022.
----- 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 - November 8, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Weekly Australian Health IT Links – 07 November, 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 ----- Leaky systems are still the big news this week sadly and those protecting these systems are (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 7, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Has The Australasian Institute Of Digital Health Finally Jumped The Shark?
This e-mail arrived last week. Begin E-mail …. David More, your badge from Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) is waiting Your badge is waiting for you! Accept your badge to share your new skills and see related learning and professional opportunities. AIDH Fellow (FAIDH) Issuer: Australasian Institute of Digital Health (A IDH) Accept your badge or accept your badge by (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 6, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

AusHealthIT Poll Number 656 – Results – 6th November, 2022.
Here are the results of the poll. Does Australia Urgently Need To Update Its Privacy Laws And Its Protections For Private Personal Information? Yes                                                                                       47 (94%) No                                                                                          3 (96%) I Have No Idea (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 6, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs

Weekly Overseas Health IT Links – 5th November, 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://patientengagementhit.com/news/text-message-patient-outreach-cuts-30-day-hospital-readmission-risk-41 Text Message (Source: Australian Health Information Technology)
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - November 5, 2022 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs