My Health Record On Demand Training
The Australian Digital Health Agency provides an On-Demand Training Portal that enables you to view how My Health Record is presented within medical software programs. Software program training is available with: Best Practice Communicare Fred Dispense Genie Medical Director Zedmed Consumer Portal Click here to access the training. The username is OnDemandTrainingUser and should be completed
Pharmacists – Grab Your CPD Points Here!
Haven’t got all your CPD points racked up for September 30 yet? The Australian Digital Health Agency offers online, self paced training for My Health Record in various healthcare settings. The training introduces My Health Record and outlines its benefits, features and functionalities. The course covers topics such as: The type of information in the
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. This was a key request from the Australian Medical Association and the Royal College of General Practitioners and gives Australians more time to consider their options as the Australian Government strengthens the 2012 My Health
A Simple Guide to Telehealth Billing
The Department of Human Services has updated their telehealth billing rules. Medicare benefits are available for video consultations between specialists and patients who are located in telehealth eligible areas. They are also available in eligible aged care facilities and Aboriginal Medical Services throughout Australia. Medicare benefits are also available for clinical support provided by a
Myth Busting – When Your Patient Asks About My Health Record
As a healthcare provider, by now, you would have heard all about the My Health Record (MHR). Despite concerns about privacy and security, there has been a record number of people signing up for the MHR since opt-out commenced 16 July 2018. Patients are recognising and appreciating that the benefits of having a MHR outweigh
My Health Record Event Presentations Now Live
North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) held a region-wide My Health Record event for healthcare providers on 10 July 2018. Clinicians from Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Ballina, Lismore and Tweed Heads connected with NCPHN’s My Health Record team and the Australian Digital Health Agency to prepare North Coast healthcare providers for the opt-out period. The
My Health Record – Good Information is Good Medicine
With things progressing in digital health, it is important to stay on top of the game. There has been a lot of recent media attention surrounding digital health and that means your patients will be asking you questions. Most people are optimistic about the benefits of having a My Health Record and feel that it
My Health Record – In Your Hands
Image: Australian Government From today all Australians will be able to decide if they want a My Health Record – an online summary of your key health information where you can safely store, access and share your important health information. More than 5.9 million Australians already have a My Health Record. 12,860 healthcare professional organisations
The Shared Health Summary – the Keystone of Care Coordination
My Health Record is set to transform Australia’s healthcare system through a range of important benefits for patients, practitioners and the system alike. Over 90% of general practices across the North Coast have already registered to use My Health Record. Some are starting to realise the benefits, but others are yet to come on board. Why
Do You Need Support to Be Ready for the My Health Record Opt-Out Period?
The My Health Record three-month opt-out period commences on 16 July 2018. Do you feel comfortable responding to patient questions? Do you have policies in place to ensure privacy and security? North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) is hosting a region-wide event for all health practitioners and practice staff on 10 July 2018. Come along
My Health Record Expansion: In Your Hands
By the end of 2018, every Australian will have a My Health Record unless they choose not to have one. My Health Record is a secure online summary of your health information. Healthcare providers can access timely information about patients such as shared health summaries, discharge summaries, prescription and dispense records, pathology reports and diagnostic
My Health Record Expansion: Are YOU Ready?
By the end of 2018, every Australian will have a My Health Record unless they choose not to have one. My Health Record is a secure online summary of your health information. Healthcare providers can access timely information about patients such as shared health summaries, discharge summaries, prescription and dispense records, pathology reports and diagnostic
