Updates from across the digital health ecosystem
Queenstown Medical Centre have signed on to use Webtools’ Centrik platform, offering their patients an effortless technology solution to connect with their GP, both in-person and virtually. As New Zealand’s fifth largest general practice, Queenstown Medical Centre provides healthcare to nearly 19,000 patients across four locations in central Queenstown, Arrowtown, Jack’s Point, and Remarkables Park. Looking to modernise how they … Read More
Medi-Map has been approved for use as the first Transitional eNRMC Conformant solution in Western Australia! All Residential Aged Care Services (RACS), Prescribers and Pharmacies nationwide can now use Medi-Map for PBS medication chart prescribing, dispensing and administration and a paper copy of the prescription is not required. Medi-Map is the first and only solution to be granted approval across all … Read More
During the cyber incident that affected the former Waikato District Health Board systems in May 2021 (prior to the establishment of Te Whatu Ora), the Minister of Health instructed the Ministry of Health to commission an independent report into what happened. That report, by InPhySec Security, has been released today. The following is a statement from Sonny Taite, National Chief Information … Read More
GP Dr Jeff Lowe and former Inland Revenue Commissioner Naomi Ferguson, QSO have been appointed to Te Whatu Ora’s Board. Dr Jeff Lowe trained at University of Otago and graduated in 1984. He is a GP with particular interest in travel medicine and working with children. He worked at Karori Medical Centre as a registrar and locum before becoming a partner. He is a trainer … Read More
Congatulations to The Clinician whose digital health platform was selected by the Australian Digital Health Agency for an innovative pilot. As one of the 13 test bed projects, The Clinician partnered with Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane and trialed a novel solution to improve patient experience. It is exciting to see the Australian Digital Health Agency Test Bed report published this week, and … Read More
Congratulations to Anil Thapliyal, Executive Director at eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC), who has received an award from Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Christopher Luxon MP, Leader of the Opposition, Jacob Mannothra, CEO, Indian Newslink on “Business Excellence in Ethics and Compliance”, Nicola Willis MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Minister of the Crown and Hon Judith Collins, Member of Parliament for “Business Excellence with … Read More
Huge congratulations to member Just a Thought who recently received their 50,000th sign up! "That’s 50,000 people who’ve been able to access mental health support thanks to the efforts of people like you promoting Just a Thought in your communities. This has been a team effort, and we thank you. For the encouragement, the support and the belief in what … Read More
NZTech are calling upon Tech firms, businesses and employers to come forward and provide valuable insight into skills and training needs for the digital technology sector. The digital technology sector in Aotearoa is one of the fastest growing segments of our economy and has been a critical source of domestic economic growth. Given the pace of change internationally and the competition … Read More
Spritely Telemonitoring Resource – September 15, 2022 The Spritely platform is used by a range of healthcare professionals to deliver equity-led telemonitoring services. We have created this new telemonitoring resource to help them get consistently accurate BP readings from a distance. Please feel free to use it as a reference when developing your own telemonitoring service. Follow this link to the … Read More
Medi-Map will have eScript 'Signature Exempt' status for Controlled Drug e-Scripts in New Zealand from 22 December. Prescribers creating CD e-Scripts in Medi-Map will no longer need to print and sign and Medi-Map automatically forwards these to the respective pharmacies. With Addiction Services, the OST e-Scripts can be forwarded to multiple pharmacies for a particular client, saving the clinics and … Read More
Through an innovation partnership with Webtools, Green Cross Health are leveraging modern technology to help combat staff shortages, adapt to consumer demands in healthcare, and benefit all New Zealanders. A new deal between Ōtautahi Christchurch health tech company Webtools and national health care provider Green Cross Health will see a further 350,000 patients across the country gain access to new generation patient portal technology, … Read More
Survey of 180 ANZ healthcare executives reveals a sixfold expected increase in FHIR adoption that would increase the limited data currently available for health analytics 28 November 2022 – InterSystems, a provider of next-generation solutions for enterprise digital transformation to help customers solve the most critical data challenges, today revealed expected changes in Australia and New Zealand’s interoperability landscapes that … Read More