Has your organisation completed its annual My Health Record health check?

When registering your organisation with the My Health Record system, you entered into an agreement to comply with the My Health Records Act 2012 and My Health Record Rule 2016 outlining the obligations for participating organisations. The legislative framework specifies the security, privacy and particularly the access and use of My Health Record and the

Is your NASH PKI certificate expiring?

It’s important that healthcare organisations know the renewal date of their National Authentication Service for Health (NASH) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate. The NASH PKI certificate allows health care providers to access ePrescribing, Secure messaging and My Health Record. If the certificate expires it affects the ability for healthcare organisations to send and receive critical

North Coast health professionals upskill in PRODA

At the Hub2 in Coffs Harbour, 20 health professionals were recently provided with training in Provider Digital Access (PRODA). PRODA is a secure digital identity verification system developed by the Australian Government. Its primary purpose is to ensure the privacy and security of sensitive information while enabling authorised individuals to access online government services conveniently.

Keeping up to date with Provider Connect Australia

Provider Connect Australia (also known as PCA) is an initiative of the Australian Digital Health Agency to support healthcare organisations in updating their practice and practitioner information in a single source. It connects healthcare organisations with their business partners to streamline updates of the service they provide and the practitioners that provide them.   A

Changes to NNSWLHD Admission and Discharge Notifications (ADNs)

Original article was published in July 2023 and has since been updated with new information. Update from Northern NSW Local Health District: Northern NSW LHD (NNSWLHD) is transitioning to the eHealth NSW State-wide Admission and Discharge Notification (ADN) service, scheduled to go live in the first quarter of 2024. The existing NNSWLHD ADN service –

The Inspiring Journey of Woopi Medical

If you’ve got an inspiring story that highlights a great health outcome on the North Coast… we’d love to hear from you. Let us know by submitting it here. A story written & submitted to Healthy North Coast by Arthur Hein, Business Director – Woopi Medical. In the heart of Woolgoolga’s serene landscapes lies a

Cultural Safety Training in Strong Demand

Image above: Delta Kay, from Explore Byron Bay, Arakwal Bundjalung country, leading a cultural training session – www.explorebyronbay.com Be quick to register for upcoming Cultural Safety Training Commencing in June this year, Healthy North Coast has held Cultural Safety Training on Yaegl, Bundjalung and Birpai countries. The comprehensive series is designed to increase local cultural

Increasing availability and use of telehealth for aged care residents

North Coast GPs and allied health professionals are encouraged to take advantage of new telehealth equipment being delivered to residential aged care homes that’s designed to support timely primary care access. This initiative aims to increase the availability and use of telehealth care for aged care residents, enabling improved access to primary care and other

Changes in funding to electronic prescriptions from 1 July

Is your general practice or pharmacy connected to the eRx Script Exchange? If not, or if you are unsure, make sure you read below and take action to avoid future ePrescribing issues and/or costs.  Strengthening electronic prescription exchange In the 2023 May Budget, the Australian Government announced an investment of $111.8 million over four years

North Coast Health Connect arrives in Northern NSW

Photo caption: Attending the North Coast Health Connect Northern NSW launch were (L-R) Adam Webster, Pharmacy Owner, TerryWhite Chemmart Alstonville; Chris Braithwaite, Project Lead, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia; Nicola Ivory, Partnerships Lead, Amplar Health; Monika Wheeler, Chief Executive, Healthy North Coast; and Dr Jay Chetty, GP with Doctors at Ballina Fair. Last week marked a significant

Applications opening for the ‘Strengthening Medicare – GP Grants Program’

The Australian Government’s Department of Health and Aged Care has announced that Primary Health Networks will begin administering the Strengthening Medicare — General Practice Grants Program this week, and Healthy North Coast is pleased to support eligible local general practices in applying for the one-off grant of $25,000, $35,000 or $50,000. If you are a

Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program to launch in April 2023

General practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) will soon be able to apply for the Strengthening Medicare – General Practice (GP) Grants Program, as part of a $220 million investment to improve practices, expand patient access and provide high quality, safe, accessible care. Grant applications will open in April 2023, with GP grants