Seems the Health E-Nation Conference that was organised by CHIK Services on 21 March, 2007 has had an interesting outcome.
It seems NEHTA has recognised, in its presentation, that there are Standards in place and in use that can’t be ignored and that the approach of the ‘jackboot’ as opposed to real consultation can lead to embarrassment! All of us in the health sector could have told them that three years ago!
At last – after three years – maybe we will see some sanity emerge. The steps announced to continue with use of HL7 V2.x are a useful first step.
Much, much more pragmatism, commonsense and flexibility is required – as is a real understanding of the Health Sector’s needs – but this step offers a minute glimmer of hope.
Well done – and how about some serious next steps!
I wonder will it be followed up with a range of other sensible moves - most especially the development of a National e-Health Development approach?
This blog is not short on suggestions on areas that could be fruitfully reviewed.
David.
where can I find a link to this presentation?
ReplyDeleteHi Arild,
ReplyDeleteI believe it will be available at www.chik.com.au in a day or so.
See the HL7 release for details.
David.