Australia ahead in personal control of electronic health records An international comparison review of digital health record systems shows My Health Record consumers in Australia have more ability to personally control their digital health information than in similar countries worldwide. November 1, 2018 By Announcement, Digital Health Agency, Research My Health Record, Report 0 Comment Read More >>
My Health Record opt-out period extended The Australian Government has extended the opt-out period for My Health Record by an extra month to 15 November 2018. August 15, 2018 By Danielle Cranefield Announcement, Department of Health My Health Record, Opt out period 0 Comment Read More >>
Legislative changes to tighten privacy and security protections for My Health Record In response to a growing privacy backlash, the Federal Government has announced legislative changes to My Health Record to restrict access by law enforcement and government agencies and allow records to be deleted by those who choose to withdraw from the system, with the opt out period also expected to be extended. August 1, 2018 By Danielle Cranefield Digital Health My Health Record 0 Comment Read More >>
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 July 29, 2018 By Announcement, Digital Health, Digital Health Agency My Health Record 0 Comment Read More >>
My Health Record kits being distributed to Australian healthcare providers The Australian Digital Health Agency is pleased to announce nearly 20,000 My Health Record education kits are being distributed to healthcare providers and Australia Post offices across Australia. The kits will equip providers and Agency partners with information and resources to help them advise all Australians about My Health Record July 29, 2018 By Announcement, Digital Health, Digital Health Agency My Health Record, Education 0 Comment Read More >>