Australia's digital health pipeline in 10 years

Australia is set to implement several digital health initiatives outlined in its recently published Digital Health Blueprint over the next decade. The Action Plan to the 2023-2033 Blueprint details ongoing initiatives like electronic prescribing and the Health Delivery Modernisation Program. 

Future initiatives include continued modernisation of My Health Record, connecting Allied Health to My Health Record, developing a national legislative framework on health information sharing, establishing Genomics Australia for responsible genomic data management, launching Dollars Going to Care for financial transparency in aged care providers, and introducing the Government Provider Management System for aged care providers' record management.

The focus on modernising Australia's digital health record system responds to recommendations from the Strengthening Medicare Task Force, aiming to overhaul My Health Record and establish robust national governance and legislative frameworks for better health data connectivity. 

The Digital Health Blueprint envisions a trusted, timely, and accessible use of digital and data, aiming to empower consumers and the health workforce, facilitate safe data sharing, and build modern digital foundations for a standard-based health system. The government's investments and initiatives align with growing expectations for increased control over health through digital means.