Better Connections Consultation Digital Health - Toowoomba

In almost every part of our lives, whether it’s banking, transport, travel or maintaining social or business connections, technology has changed the way we do things. Just as people expect technology to seamlessly support them in their everyday lives, both consumers and healthcare professionals expect digital technology to support the delivery of high-quality healthcare. Common themes include:information that follows people and is accessible, wherever they goboth providers and consumers of services, see the relevant information through consistent channels, in a way that works best for thembusiness or social interactions are an activity, not a placeprofessionals are supported by decision support systems that assist them to provide services based on the individual’s information and needs.As part of the national consultation – Better connections: Your health, your say– The Australian Digital Health Agency in collaboration with the Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN is hosting a workshop to hear your perspectives on the future of digital health in Australia and how it can best support delivery of modern person-centred health services and empower personal wellbeing. Discussion questions include:What are Australia’s digital health aspirations? How can health learn from innovation in other industries?Priority areas – what are the problems we are seeking to solve by making information more accessible? What’s important to you?What does it mean for consumers to be in control of their own information?What features would be important in maintain trust in systems that share people’s information between providers?How do we ensure that no one is left behind, while at the same time allowing early adopters to exercise greater control?We hope you will join us for this important discussion. If you cannot attend but would like to be involved in the conversation, you can have your say via the Better connections: Your health, your say survey online.If you are available to attend, please register by 8 July 2019 indicating any dietary requirements. Morning tea will be provided