tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post4360259460346028466..comments2024-03-29T09:18:22.495+11:00Comments on Australian Health Information Technology: Frost and Sullivan Seem Pretty Confused About The State, History and Prospects for Australian E-Health.Dr David G More MB PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-82467503840357025762010-07-27T18:55:20.534+10:002010-07-27T18:55:20.534+10:00Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:30:00 PM said "We ar...Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:30:00 PM said "We are getting on with it, it's just far more complex than anyone realises."<br /><br />That is just plain wrong. It's the height of arrogance and self centredness to suggest it's far more complex than anyone realises.<br /><br />Yes it is very very complex. Yes, quite a number of competent individuals know that and have recognized Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-78697030234098960862010-07-27T13:34:04.411+10:002010-07-27T13:34:04.411+10:002 Comments:
1. No one more than I recognises just...2 Comments:<br /><br />1. No one more than I recognises just how complex this all is - I hope the blog reflects that uncertainty and complexity.<br /><br />2. An e-mail alerting me to good things happening will wind up getting coverage!<br /><br />David.Dr David G More MB PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-72863658078702742172010-07-27T13:30:18.637+10:002010-07-27T13:30:18.637+10:00Not just rudderless, but Rudless! Sorry couldn'...Not just rudderless, but Rudless! Sorry couldn't resist.<br /><br />Well, there are many good things happening on the ground in eHealth, some you report on, some you don't. But we are doing our best with what we have and don't forget, much of this is unchartered territory, all over the world. We are getting on with it, it's just far more complex than anyone realises.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-70117959281884937022010-07-27T11:30:33.044+10:002010-07-27T11:30:33.044+10:00Easy! All that is needed is to actually fund and i...Easy! All that is needed is to actually fund and implement the National E-Health Strategy as agreed by the Council of Australian Governments 18 months or so ago. It is all there and would make a huge difference.<br /><br />Download from the NEHTA web site if you want a copy.<br /><br />What annoys me is that neither side is committing and so we are like a rudderless ship.<br /><br />I can't Dr David G More MB PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-836680309961683422010-07-27T11:16:29.395+10:002010-07-27T11:16:29.395+10:00So you offer commentary on a topic you are not an ...So you offer commentary on a topic you are not an expert in? You state in one of the objectives of this blog that you would like to foster improvement. Which sounds like you are wanting to make a positive contribution. This blog needs some balance, give us some positives; some recommendations to better the current state of affairs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-56339248546027746282010-07-27T10:17:25.057+10:002010-07-27T10:17:25.057+10:00Were I an SME in the e-Health space in Australia m...Were I an SME in the e-Health space in Australia my thrust would be to push for improved leadership and governance in the sector that would allow all the players to have confidence about what the forward directions are and where I would fit in the national effort.<br /><br />The details obviously rely on what part the SME plays in the bigger picture.<br /><br />David.Dr David G More MB PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-63438434379273699222010-07-27T10:10:29.032+10:002010-07-27T10:10:29.032+10:00David,
Criticism is easy, but give some constructi...David,<br />Criticism is easy, but give some constructive advice if you are an SME in this space, not just a bitter, critical observer on the side lines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-83874203160851187632010-07-27T08:46:10.848+10:002010-07-27T08:46:10.848+10:00Pawel,
The major issue in Australia is the lack o...Pawel,<br /><br />The major issue in Australia is the lack of effective national leadership and co-ordination that can ensure what is being done is effective, planned, value for money and needed. It it pretty much as simple as that.<br /><br />David.Dr David G More MB PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-59016539946158617212010-07-27T08:43:33.118+10:002010-07-27T08:43:33.118+10:00Don't forget to get Dave's track record of...Don't forget to get Dave's track record of success in national eHealth DELIVERY to put some context around that follow up article.<br /><br />Lot of one eye'd opinion on this blog as you can see the tone in the mission statement...<br /><br />"lamentable state of e-Health in Australia"<br /><br />Given that, you like anyone else that see's progress in the larger global Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-57644118423553463412010-07-26T22:28:43.347+10:002010-07-26T22:28:43.347+10:00Hi David,
The Latin was simply used to say that we...Hi David,<br />The Latin was simply used to say that we all are prone to mistakes, but it was not used in any particular instance, perhaps more as an excuse for NeHTA. <br />Was I sounding so eulogistic towards Australia E-Health? Or NeHTA? <br />It was just acknowledgement of political commitment to a just but difficult cause; nothing more or nothing less. I tried not to be judgmental on how Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-14516822277260156822010-07-26T21:17:25.622+10:002010-07-26T21:17:25.622+10:00Pawel,
Actually spend some time in Australia, and...Pawel,<br /><br />Actually spend some time in Australia, and research on the ground what is happening and you may find your 'helicopter view' lacks credibility.<br /><br />If you are suggesting - in Latin - I have got it wrong - feel free to speak to the AMA and the MISA.<br /><br />Get over it - you are dead wrong on where E-Health is in Australia!<br /><br />David.Dr David G More MB PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902724829795199526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-49673265698316608042010-07-26T20:30:26.597+10:002010-07-26T20:30:26.597+10:00Hi David,
Great job with my article with most comm...Hi David,<br />Great job with my article with most commentaries bent to suit the cause. <br />Believe me, there is hardly an IT project that either was successful or followed original plan, especially on national scale and criticizing is the easiest and cheapest thing to do. <br />I have the impression that your standpoint is somewhat disconnected from the global perspective, which when applied Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23447705.post-56529275827963626592010-07-26T14:40:21.517+10:002010-07-26T14:40:21.517+10:00F&S have always presented crap reports and the...F&S have always presented crap reports and their global health IT awards program is also a joke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com