WA Health Launches $104M Digital Medical Record System
▼ Summary
– WA Health has completed the first stage of its electronic medical record overhaul, migrating 44 million documents to a new digital system.
– The system went live in August after a six-year data migration effort and is part of a $247 million investment in modernizing medical records.
– It includes single sign-on and virtual desktop infrastructure, allowing card-based access to approximately 90 clinical applications.
– The WA Government allocated $104 million in the 2024-25 budget for the rollout to improve interoperability between clinical systems.
– This digital investment is part of a broader $1.2 billion funding package to boost hospital capacity and modernize health infrastructure.
Western Australia’s public health system has taken a major leap forward with the completion of a $104 million digital medical record system, marking a significant upgrade in how patient information is managed and accessed statewide. This initiative represents a critical step in modernizing healthcare delivery across one of the world’s most geographically dispersed health networks.
The first phase of this extensive electronic medical record overhaul has successfully migrated 44 million documents into the new digital environment. After a six-year data migration effort, the system went live in August, introducing features like single sign-on and virtual desktop infrastructure to streamline clinical workflows.
Health Minister Meredith Hammat emphasized the importance of this milestone, stating that it modernizes and enhances healthcare delivery throughout the state. She highlighted that Western Australia’s vast geography makes technological integration essential for unifying care standards and improving patient outcomes.
Supplied by NTT Australia, the single sign-on system enables card-based access to around 90 clinical applications, simplifying login processes for healthcare staff while maintaining security. This interoperability is a key focus of the broader digital transformation, aimed at creating a more connected and efficient health ecosystem.
The funding for this rollout was allocated in the 2024–25 State Budget and is part of a larger $247 million investment dedicated to overhauling WA Health’s medical records infrastructure. Beyond this, the digital initiative falls under an even more substantial $1.2 billion funding package designed to expand public hospital capacity and refresh digital infrastructure across the state’s health services.
(Source: ITNews)
