digital health

New standards framework for digital health

The new National Framework for Digital Health Standards sets consistent rules for digital health systems, with experts urging that older…

Online trial helps older adults cut risky drinking

A major Australian trial has found that an online program designed for older adults can significantly reduce risky drinking, offering…

Over 400 older Australians hospitalised daily from falls

As fall related hospitalisations rise, April Falls Month is a reminder that balance training, digital tools and adherence to national…

Navigate the challenges of reform with digital technology

Against a backdrop of reform, providers must produce thorough documentation on a host of operational matters, including staff qualifications and…

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health

Many of us already use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT for health advice. They give quick, confident…

Care Economy Cooperative Research Centre gets to work

Australia’s care economy has begun a decade-long transformation with the launch of the $129 million Care Economy Cooperative Research Centre…

St Vincent’s shift to online and in-home care

One of the nation's largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country, St Vincent’s Health Australia, has announced it will deliver…

Why is uptake of AI in healthcare slow?

Proponents of the technology say that over the coming decades, AI has the potential to save hundreds of thousands, even…

New minimum standard requirement for IT and data sharing

The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) and the Department of Health and Aged Care have announced the introduction of…

New body to drive digital health strategies and tech innovation

The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has announced a national, cross-university network in a bid to advance Australia's digital…

‘Optimal ageing’ training centre granted federal funding boost

Earlier this week the Australian Research Council (ARC) awarded Monash University $4.8 million in funding to develop a new training…

How digital care systems can help provide better dementia care

Although the exact number of people living with dementia in Australia is currently not known, it is estimated there could…

Consumers hear competing advice on My Health Record opt out

Australians can now opt out of My Health Record. Starting today and for the next three months, the Australian Digital…

Government launches consultation on future of digital health

There's a new way for health professionals and consumers to let policymakers know their opinions on the My Health Record system, telehealth,…