1800MEDICARE: A Single Front Door for Health Consumers
A national campaign is rolling out to position 1800MEDICARE as a simple, reliable entry point to Australia’s health system—helping people find the right care, first time. Led by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and supported by the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA), the initiative is aimed at increasing awareness across both the community […]
New Digital Health Course Announced
The Australian Digital Health Agency has launched a free digital health eLearning course for nursing and midwifery students. Developed in collaboration with La Trobe University, the Digital Health Foundations for Nursing and Midwifery: Competency Preparation for Placement course includes five modules covering digital professionalism, leadership and advocacy, data and information quality, information-enabled care, and technology in practice. […]
MyHealth Record – Updated Legislation
The MyHealth Record legislative framework has been updated to ensure the MyHealth Record system remains contemporary, clear and aligned with modern digital health practices. The new MyHealth Records Regulations 2026 and MyHealth Records Rules 2026 modernise and clarify requirements, including those relating to security and record-keeping, while improving readability and supporting practical implementation across the […]
Better and Faster Access (Share by Default) Implementation Update
Earlier this month, Faster Access to diagnostic imaging reports went live. This means consumers can now view reports for X-rays of their limbs as soon as they are uploaded to My Health Record. Other diagnostic imaging reports are available after a 5-day delay (previously 7 days), regardless of the result. Where a diagnostic imaging report […]
MyMedicare Privacy Notice Updated
The MyMedicare Patient Privacy Notice has been updated to provide clearer information about how personal details are collected, used and securely shared across government agencies involved in MyMedicare. This update improves transparency and supports compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles, ensuring you can feel confident that your information continues to be handled safely and respectfully. […]
HealthPathways – A Unique Resource
Concerns about data privacy, lack of support, incompatibility and being time-consuming are potential barriers for health professionals using digital health support tools according to a recent study (1). With the use of technology, including digital decision support tools, becoming more prevalent in general practice, it’s increasingly important that health professionals have access to bespoke digital […]
New Changes to Digital Health: Better and Faster Access (Share by Default)
Important updates are being made to the way health information is shared in Australia’s healthcare system. New laws were recently introduced which ensures more health information will be automatically uploaded and available sooner in My Health Record. This change will help patients and healthcare providers have quicker access to the latest information, so patients can […]
Decommissioning of the NPS MedicineWise and Doctor’s Bag Mobile Applications
In January 2023, the MedicineWise (MWA) and Doctor’s Bag (DBA) mobile applications were transitioned from the former NPS MedicineWise to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission). The Commission has conducted a review of both apps to assess: the uptake of the apps by consumers, carers and clinicians the utility […]
Electronic Referral System Expands in Western Sydney
The introduction of electronic referrals (eReferrals) was established as a state-wide project to improve the quality and safety of referral processes, ease of use, avoiding wastage and minimising patient delay to accessing ambulatory care services. Users can benefit from pre-populated data, field validation, consistency checks and the ability to track and save drafts of referrals. […]
Monitoring High-Risk Medicine Safely with SafeScript
SafeScript NSW is a software program developed for medicine prescribers and pharmacists. It provides users with real-time information about high-risk medications being prescribed and dispensed to a patient. Prescribers and dispensers are encouraged to take the information into account when determining the safest and most effective options for their patient. Medicine prescribers can also use […]