HIC 2024: Simon Cleverley, Department of Health and Aged Care

Unpacking Australia's Digital Health Future 🌐

Join us in this conversation with Simon Cleverley, Assistant Secretary for the Digital Health Branch in the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. This interview uncovers the multifaceted agenda driving Australia’s health reform and the collaborative efforts needed for a cohesive health ecosystem.


Key Takeaways:

📜 Clear policy direction and collaborative reform are essential to advancing digital health initiatives in Australia.

🔄 Enhanced data mobility and efficient sharing of health information will significantly improve patient care and outcomes.

🤝 Collaboration across stakeholders, including Spark, CSIRO, and the Australian Digital Health Agency, fosters innovation and builds a cohesive digital health community.

🏥 Legislative reforms and system enhancements are needed to support real-time health information flow and future advancements, such as a portable patient summary and integrated chronic disease management.


This interview was recorded at HIC 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. For more interviews and episodes make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel, and catch a feature episode of the Talking HealthTech Podcast featuring some of these discussions!

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