Nine out of 10 Australians Now Have a My Health Record
Between 16 July 2018 and 31 January 2019, Australians had the opportunity to choose to have a My Health Record or to opt-out if they did not want a record created for them. My Health Record lets patients control their health information securely, in one place. This means that important health information is available when
Understanding My Health Record and Mental Health
North Coast Primary Health Network invites allied health practitioners with an interest in mental health (and their staff) to an interactive workshop in Grafton on 12 March 2019. Dinner will be provided. Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Reference Lead for the Australian Digital Health Agency, Mr. Jamie Marshall, will explain what it means for mental health
My Health Record Update and New Resources
Creation of New My Health Records Records will be created within 30 days for every eligible Australian who wants one. Once created, individuals will be able to log in to your My Health Record through their your myGov account and start managing your information and preferences. Healthcare providers will also be able to start uploading
My Health Record Allied Health Registration Event
North Coast Primary Health Network is holding an event in Port Macquarie for Allied Health Professionals who wish to save time and successfully complete registration for My Health Record. We can assist you to register for My Health Record at this event. At this workshop you will: Receive up to date information on the latest
My Health Record – Minfos ‘How To’ Videos
Four ‘how to’ Minfos videos have been published to assist providers using the My Health Record system. These videos can be accessed below. Setting up access to My Health Record Viewing a Patient’s My Health Record Uploading Dispense Records to My Health Record My Health Record Patient Consent and Controls Click here to visit the
My Health Record Legislation Changes and Opt-Out Extension
On 15 November 2018, the Senate passed the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018. The Bill was passed by the House of Representatives on 26 November 2018. This means the changes have now become law. The Senate also voted to extend the opt-out period for My Health Record until 31 January 2019. The
Further My Health Record Legislative Amendments Announced
On 7 November 2018, additional legislation changes were announced to strengthen the My Health Record Act. In summary, the changes include: Increasing the penalty for improper use of a My Health Record from two years to five years and the maximum penalty will double to $315,000. An individual cannot be an authorised representative of a
My Health Record Hits the Road
Thursday 15 November 2018 marks the end of the opt-out period for the My Health Record system, but it’s not the end of consumer choice relating to Australia’s digital health record. If you have opted out in the four-month period since July, you can still register for a record in the future at any time.
My Health Record Senate Inquiry Update
On 15 August 2018, the Senate referred the My Health Record system to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report. The Committee released the final report on 18 October 2018. You can access the final report here. There are three components to the report: The first is the Chair’s report (Rachel Siewert,
My Health Record: Workflow Integration for GP & Specialist Practice Managers
North Coast Primary Health Network invites all Specialist and GP Practice Managers to lunch to hear from an expert panel of clinicians about integrating My Health Record into practice workflows. They will also share how they engage patients with My Health Record. Date: Thursday 15 November 2018 Venue: Surf Club Restaurant & Bar, 23 Surf
My Health Record – What to Tell Your Teenage Patients or Others Affected by Family and Domestic Violence
From recent conversations with health care practitioners, two of the most asked questions about My Health Record are: “What if my patient is affected by family and domestic violence?” “When can teenagers take control of their My Health Record?” Family and Domestic Violence If your patient is concerned about an individual finding them or their child
My Health Record Event for Allied Health and Aged Care
North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) invites allied health and aged care practitioners and practice staff to an interactive workshop in Kingscliff on 18 October 2018. Come along to hear the latest information and updates on My Health Record. Learn how you can save time and streamline business processes whilst improving continuous care for patients.
