Updates from across the digital health ecosystem
Pharmacy dispensing solution provider Toniq will roll out a new, revamped user screen to pharmacies over the next month – offering users more viewing options and support features. Toniq senior product manager Luke Tilson said new application features had been developed in response to customer feedback on the screen view and had already received positive reviews from early adopters. “We … Read More
Health integration platform Propagator have announced a partnership with Manage My Health (MMH) to enable rapid, secure connectivity to MMH Connect, the company’s FHIR®-enabled API platform. The collaboration streamlines how digital health companies integrate with general practice systems, significantly reducing the time and complexity required to access primary care data. Manage My Health is New Zealand’s leading patient engagement platform, … Read More
A new mobile app from Valentia Technologies provides GPs with access to patient information, task management and AI scribing capabilities, all from the phone in their pocket. Valentia unveiled its new GP Companion app at the GPCME Rotorua conference on 6 June 2025, bringing enhanced mobility to users of the indici practice management system (PMS) through secure mobile access to … Read More
Two of Aotearoa’s leading digital health innovators, Webtools and Cervin, are making it easier for patients to access their specialist referral information directly through Centrik-powered patient portal apps. This partnership integrates Webtools’ Centrik platform with Cervin’s SR Referrals, enabling patients to view their secondary care referral information, such as referral documents, status updates, and activities, within the same app they … Read More
Healthcare Compliance Solutions Ltd (HCSL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Barnett as Chief Operating Officer. With a career spanning leading global healthcare organisations and New Zealand digital health ventures, Will returns to the aged care sector to support HCSL’s next phase of growth—driving innovation, operational scale and entry into the Australian market. Will’s career includes leadership roles … Read More
An estimated 3.45 million people have contacted Healthline since it launched 25 years ago Whether it is for a 2am check on their baby’s continuous crying, a rash on an arm, or information about where to get more help, the people of Aotearoa know they can rely on the free, 24/7, trusted support from Healthline clinicians. They have relied on … Read More
By Darren Jones, Country Manager, InterSystems Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems can enhance the efficiency and performance of healthcare services by streamlining care workflows, promoting interdisciplinary working, and providing on-demand access to comprehensive patient information across healthcare teams. EMR systems also provide a platform for more connected and patient-centric models of care across large geographies or populations, even though their … Read More
Towards the end of last year, Awanui Labs went live with Whole Slide Imaging (also known as Digital Pathology) at the Histology laboratory in Dunedin. “The move to Whole Slide Imaging reflects what is happening in pathology globally and having the capability to digitally analyse and report histology specimens is a significant step forward for our organisation, patients and the … Read More
Tend Health has been approved to become its own Primary Health Organisation (PHO), enabling the company to contract directly with Te Whatu Ora and better serve its rapidly growing enrolled population across New Zealand. Tend’s integrated network now supports over 80,000 enrolled patients through a single patient record and a unified digital infrastructure, with up to 100,000 more expected to … Read More
A new partnership between Webtools, Tū Ora Compass Health, and Health Hawke’s Bay is launching Tō Mai—a modern, user-friendly patient portal designed to improve healthcare access. Initially available to practices within the Tū Ora and Health Hawke’s Bay PHO networks, the app is expected to expand across the Te Ikaroa region. Powered by Webtools’ Centrik platform, Tō Mai will be … Read More
The Digital Health Association (DHA) believes Budget 2025 is a missed opportunity for digital health. “It offers small steps but falls short of delivering the bold, strategic investment needed to modernise New Zealand’s health system and unlock the full potential of digital innovation”, says CEO, Ryl Jensen. While we welcome targeted funding for 24/7 telehealth services, mental health response tools, … Read More
Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has called today’s Budget disappointing for primary care, with no new spending announced. While the Budget document touts a significant investment of $440.7 million over five years, the reality is that none of that is new money. Bindi Norwell, CEO at ProCare says: “Whist we acknowledge and welcome the pre-announced money which will help improve access, … Read More
