Australian healthcare: The Digital Boom
In our increasingly data-driven world, it is unsurprising that our country’s healthcare system is taking a digital turn. With everyday Australians sick of their medical records staying locked in the doctor’s office, the Australian Digital Health Agency is investigating ways to make this information accessible 24/7. Dr Meredith Makeham is the Chief Medical Adviser to the agency, and she chatted to Nic about the evolution of digital health strategy, their ongoing consultation with the medical community and general public and the impact of new health tracking technology.
