My Health Record — improving health outcomes for all Australians
29 June, 2018Harnessing the power of the information revolution is one of the first priorities for governments seeking to improve the safety and efficiency of healthcare.
At the cutting edge
04 June, 2018 by Rebecca Laborde*Since the discovery of CRISPR technology, research into genomic science and novel therapy development has exploded. Dr Rebecca Laborde explains the science behind CRISPR and how it is encouraging research innovation.
UK data protection law takes effect
04 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUK citizens will be able to demand free access to data held on them by organisations under a new data protection law coming into effect.
InterSystems recognised by KLAS as A-list vendor
23 May, 2018InterSystems has been named by KLAS Research as an 'A-list' vendor within KLAS's newly released report, Decision Insights 2018.
Sabotage from within
15 May, 2018 by Kevin Cunningham*IT strategies that meet the bare minimum compliance regulations are not an option for healthcare organisations, or they may find themselves fending off attacks from within.
ChemDAQ Steri-Trac PAA Chemical Air Monitoring System
03 April, 2018ChemDAQ's Steri-Trac PAA Chemical Air Monitoring System provides tools to help manage exposure limits.
Making telehealth a reality
20 March, 2018 by Dr Louise Schaper*Embedding telehealth into clinical consultations is a priority reform area of Australia's National Digital Health Strategy.
Dressed for medical success
06 March, 2018 by Chris Huang*E-textiles are set to revolutionise health care.
Personalising digital health care
20 February, 2018 by Ian ManovelWe look at the benefits of personalising services to cater for different attitudes — and aptitudes.
SAP Health Engagement digital solution
15 February, 2018SAP Health Engagement is a digital solution that connects patients directly with health professionals.
Scientists 'walk' through cancer cells using virtual reality
12 January, 2018Groundbreaking technology is allowing scientists to work collaboratively on cancer research.
Epilepsy seizure prediction possible with AI
18 December, 2017Soon, epilepsy sufferers will have customised technology that forewarns them of a seizure.
Keep out, and stay out!
28 November, 2017 by Anthony Smith*Six cybersecurity treatments that healthcare organisations should prescribe to.
The economics of chronic disease and hospital care
10 October, 2017The increasing prevalence of chronic disease impacts significantly on all health care systems worldwide, with ongoing consequences for funders, service providers and the communities they serve.
Are you only seeing half your patient?
01 September, 2017To fully achieve meaningful use of electronic medical records (EMRs), healthcare providers must give their clinicians secure, real-time or near real-time access to their patients' complete medical records.