13 July Medical profession and the community embracing technology and digital health July 13, 2020 By Announcement, Communication, Digital Health, Digital Health Agency 0 New research commissioned by the Australian Digital Health Agency confirms anecdotal evidence that Australians are now more open to using digital technology in healthcare and can see the importance of technology to improve health outcomes. The Agency focus over 2019 was connecting primary healthcare providers such as GPs and pharmacists to the My Health Record system and to date over 90% of both professions are now registered to upload and view documents. A new survey of healthcare practitioners conducted in late April shows that in particular, 90% of specialists are now open to using more technology when caring for their patients, including using apps and online self-service. Related Articles Critical Roadmap to equip Australian health workers for global digital transformation The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency), in collaboration with the Digital Health CRC, hosted the National Digital Health Workforce and Education Summit. Healthcare providers use of technology surges in the face of COVID-19 Improving digital health literacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people The Australian Digital Health Agency met with representatives from state and territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services . Winners of the Australian Digital Health Agency's Innovation Challenge announced My Health Record – Australians to decide on a smarter and safer way to share their important healthcare information By the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for every Australian, unless they choose not to have one. If people choose not to have a My Health Record, they will be able to opt out of having one created for them during a three-month period, starting on Monday 16 July and ending on October 15 2018 The Australian Digital Health Agency has today opened an online consultation for all Australians The Australian Digital Health Agency has today opened an online consultation for all Australians, including frontline clinicians, consumers, healthcare organisations and the technology sector to have their say on a more modern, digitally connected health system. Comments are closed.