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My Health Record program will save lives, there’s no debate
24 July 2018 - Every Australian should be cautious about privacy but being fearful of doctors using information for personal gain ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Jul 2018
Assessing the value of innovative devices and diagnostics: the importance of clear and relevant claims of benefit
20 July 2018 - Large numbers of new medical devices and diagnostics are developed and health services need to identify which ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Jul 2018
'We desperately need this data': NIB boss wants members' digital health records
21 July 2018 - NIB chief executive Mark Fitzgibbon is hoping the private health insurance fund can get permission from ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Jul 2018
Malcolm Turnbull defends insurers’ access to health records
20 July 2018 - Malcolm Turnbull has defended the right of insurance companies to access Australians’ health records, amid privacy ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Jul 2018
Don’t let opt out debate shroud potential benefits of My Health Record
19 July 2018 - Australians should not lose sight of the great potential benefits of the My Health Record in ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Jul 2018
My Health Record: confusion as some Australians shocked they already have one
18 July 2018 - Wes Mountain in Melbourne said he tried to opt out of My Health Record on Monday, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Jul 2018
EMA’s proactive publication of clinical data a success
16 July 2018 - First report on unprecedented transparency policy shows high user satisfaction. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Jul 2018
My Health Record opt-out period begins, but privacy concerns remain
16 July 2018 - The Federal Government's digital health agency has moved to reassure Australians that their online My Health ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Jul 2018
My Health Record opens new era for health care
16 July 2018 - The potential of My Health Record to transform the health care system in Australia will depend ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Jul 2018
Health Canada ordered to release confidential drug company data on HPV vaccines
13 July 2018 - Federal government insisted drug companies' clinical trial data is 'confidential business information'. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Jul 2018
Amazon’s PillPack deal gives it access to sensitive health data
1 July 2018 - Amazon, master of shopping behaviour, will now know prescriptions. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Jun 2018
Gottlieb calls on payers to share data to aid drug innovation
25 June 2018 - The FDA is working to modernize the clinical trial process in order to answer the right ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Jun 2018
HealthEngine patients’ exposure: when on line is out of line
25 June 2018 - The revelation that the doctor appointments company, HealthEngine, has reportedly shared hundreds of patient details with ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Jun 2018
Script for a healthier Australia: small steps and big savings
20 June 2018 - The latest Australia’s Health report provides persuasive evidence for a concerted national strategy to counter obesity ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jun 2018
Google is training machines to predict when a patient will die
19 June 2018 - The advances coming from the Medical Brain team give Google the chance to break into a brand ...