Updates from across the digital health ecosystem
The roll-out of a new electronic controlled drug register for pharmacies is great news for New Zealand’s struggling digital health technologies sector, the Digital Health Association says. “It shows the Government finally appreciates the importance of digital health technologies, and, hopefully, it marks a reversal of the clamp-down on digital technologies’ funding that started in Budget 2024 with over $380 … Read More
The Government has finally acknowledged the urgent need to modernise New Zealand’s crumbling digital health infrastructure, a move welcomed by the Digital Health Association (DHA). “It’s encouraging to see the Government recognise that digital infrastructure is not just a ‘nice to have’ but an essential pillar of a functioning health system,” says DHA chief executive Ryl Jensen. However, she says … Read More
Te Nīkau Hospital staff have wholeheartedly welcomed the recent implementation of Cortex, an electronic care coordination platform which works on iPhones, iPads and the web, digitising the patient journey and making it instantly available to all medical staff involved in a patient’s care. Dr Sam Bartholomew says, “It’s been a great team and transalpine effort to get to where we … Read More
A signing ceremony with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Franco-Vietnamese (FV) Hospital Group in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam yesterday marked the first milestone in preparation for the launch of ambitious Kiwi health tech innovation firm McCrae Hospitals, as well as Orion Health’s ongoing commitment to the region. McCrae Hospitals is a fully Kiwi owned spinoff from … Read More
While New Zealand’s primary healthcare providers are currently leveraging Manage My Health’s telehealth tools to care for patients at home, secondary healthcare providers like hospitals will soon be able to monitor the health of patients recovering at home in real-time. The technology could help ease hospital bed shortages and enable earlier discharges while maintaining clinical supervision. Launched by the Manage … Read More
TrakCare EMR system recognised as the top Acute Care EHR for Asia/Oceania based on satisfaction ratings by healthcare providers InterSystems, a creative data technology provider dedicated to solving critical scalability, interoperability and speed challenges for its customers, today announced that the 2025 Best in KLAS awards has recognised the InterSystems TrakCare® electronic medical record (EMR) system as the top Acute Care EHR for … Read More
The Digital Health Association (DHA) has backed the Public Services Association (PSA), which is warning of the very real cybersecurity risks flowing from plans to lay off 1,120 roles in Health New Zealand’s data and digital team. DHA chief executive, Ryl Jensen, says the PSA is right to be worried. The risks are very real, and these cuts could ultimately … Read More
Updated guidance to support the New Zealand Public Service to explore generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) systems in ways that are safe, transparent and responsible.
This whitepaper from Imprivata outlines the transition to passwordless authentication in healthcare organisations, addressing challenges faced by clinicians who need frequent yet secure access to critical systems. The document presents a five-level maturity model from password-based to complete passwordless systems, emphasising gradual implementation that prioritises high-value clinical workflows. The solution combines authentication methods like badge tap-and-go and biometrics through Imprivata’s … Read More
Six practices across the Nelson region have now launched with one of Centrik’s patient portal apps, providing a modern platform to connect with their patients. Launching with Centrik’s Well patient portal, Tahunanui Medical Centre has become the fourth practice in the region to implement the Well app, and joins two practices from the Green Cross Health network who are using … Read More
TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HEALWELL AI Inc. (“HEALWELL” or the “Company”) (TSX: AIDX, OTCQX: HWAIF), a healthcare artificial intelligence company focused on preventative care, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Auckland, New Zealand based Orion Health Holdings Limited, a subscription license and services revenue business … Read More
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced that applications will open today for the $5 million Mental Health Promotion Fund for organisations to run campaigns that promote mental wellbeing while at the Digital Mental Health Summit. “Strengthening the focus on prevention and early intervention is one of my key priorities. Our Government is driving this shift by setting a target for … Read More
