At the ALP State Conference in Hobart, Mr Bartlett said the National Broadband Network would allow revolutionary E-Health capabilities, building on high tech initiatives already being developed across Tasmania.
Weiterlesen: Australia: Tasmania: E-Health Allows New Health Vision
The proposal suggested by the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission (NHHRC) would give Australians access to their health records online and medical professionals would need a patient's permission to access the data.
Having access to their own records is seen as vital to ensure consumer acceptance of the proposed e-health revolution and it would allow individuals to go online and update their records and add relevant information and doctors, specialists, pharmacists and other health professionals would all have to become "e-enabled" to access the data.
Weiterlesen: e-Health revolution will give Australian patients access to their health records
Titled Australia's Digital Economy: Future Directions, it examines key areas of focus for Government, industry and the community in promoting Australia's success in the digital economy.
The paper features case studies of 12 Australians who have successfully engaged with the digital economy.
Weiterlesen: Australia: Paper points way for digital direction
General Manager of Centrelink, Hank Jongen said Centrelink’s website had around 140 million page views each year.
“Thanks to this new search engine, Australians will be able to find out more quickly the information they are seeking on the wide range of services that Centrelink delivers,” Mr Jongen said.
Weiterlesen: Australia: Centrelink revs up new search engine
Eight in 10 Australians believe it is a good idea. But, as with any genuine reform, the Federal Government must be sure it gets the process right. Doctors and their patients must be satisfied that the system is secure and reliable.