My Health Record
Health data ‘number one most hacked’: expert
A cybersecurity expert has warned pharmacies about data breaches, saying big systems such as Medicare and MHR are actually harder to hack than small businesses There have been 11 billion …
Can MHR help reduce medication misadventure?
My Health Record can help prevent medication misadventures that see more than 230,000 people end up in hospital each year, says Dr Steve Hambleton Each year, approximately 230,000 Australians are …
Changes underway for MHR
Greg Hunt has introduced legislation strengthening privacy for My Health Record Health Minister Greg Hunt has this month introduced the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018 into Parliament. …
Labor to examine ‘bungled’ MHR rollout
Labor plans to lead a comprehensive Senate inquiry into My Health Record, which Shadow Health Minister Catherine King has called a “fiasco” “We remain deeply concerned that the Government’s bungled …
Aussies given time to ‘consider their options’
The opt-out period for My Health record has been extended by an extra month, says the Health Minister, who also hit back at union claims In formally announcing the extension …
MHR appeals to parents
The Australian Digital Health Agency is encouraging parents to have My Health Records for their children, saying these could save lives Parents are being encouraged to talk about the electronic …
Minister wrong on privacy, says News Corp
There have been nine data breaches involving My Health Record to date, claims an article in News media Health Minister Greg Hunt has on a number of occasions asserted that …
MHR privacy strengthened
The Pharmacy Guild has welcomed steps by the Health Minister to strengthen the privacy provisions of My Health Record Following media controversy over who would be able to access a …
Freezing out the folks: default My Health Record settings don’t protect teens’ privacy
Melissa Kang, University of Technology Sydney and Lena Sanci, University of Melbourne As the opt-out period for the My Health Record continues, so too does the debate surrounding issues of …
The week in review
All eyes are on Sydney this week as the Pharmaceutical Society hosts its annual conference, PSA18 The PSA has announced its top honours for the year: John Jackson was named …
Minister moves on MHR privacy
The Health Minister is working with stakeholders such as doctor groups to address concerns about privacy and security At a doorstop with reporters this week, Health Minister Greg Hunt said …
Educate Aussies on MHR benefits: Quilty
The Pharmacy Guild’s David Quilty has spoken out about the embattled My Health Record, writing that it will put an end to pharmacy “health islands” Debate continues to rage over …