Technology > Health Informatics

My Health Record — improving health outcomes for all Australians

29 June, 2018

Harnessing 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-Embling

UK 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, 2018

InterSystems 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, 2018

ChemDAQ'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 Manovel

We look at the benefits of personalising services to cater for different attitudes — and aptitudes.


SAP Health Engagement digital solution

15 February, 2018

SAP Health Engagement is a digital solution that connects patients directly with health professionals.


Scientists 'walk' through cancer cells using virtual reality

12 January, 2018

Groundbreaking technology is allowing scientists to work collaboratively on cancer research.


Epilepsy seizure prediction possible with AI

18 December, 2017

Soon, 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, 2017

The 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, 2017

To 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.


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