Digital health in Tasmania - Improving patient access and outcomes

With digital health’s potential to transform healthcare delivery, Australia is investing significantly to improve healthcare quality and efficiency.1 Investment is guided by national and global strategies, developed by the Australian Digital Health Agency1 and the WHO,2 respectively. The WHO strategy aims to promote the use of digital technologies to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities, supporting countries in developing their own digital health strategies. The Australian Government is driving several national initiatives, leveraging technology and data to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.3 While Australian states and territories are at varying stages of their digital health journeys, each has invested in a strategy or framework to guide their digital technology adoption.