Australia - Digital Media - E-Health
Synopsis E-health may become an area where key killer applications which utilise truly high-speed broadband networks emerge. The Australian Government is a leader in strategic trans-sector thinking, linking e-health developments to the National Broadband Network (NBN). Early diagnosis and after-treatment patient monitoring are two areas where significant synergies may be found using applications provided to users at home. As the financing of the public health systems in Australia becomes increasingly costly, an opportunity exists to lower costs through more effective use of web services for healthcare consumers. With widely available and cost effective high-speed broadband infrastructure, e-health is enabling customers to benefit from advances in medical technology and medical services. While broader economic conditions in Australia may be subdued until 2011, spending on e-health solutions is likely to be boosted as part of the larger economic stimulus packages the government is currently enacting. This report concentrates on developments and projects in Australia specifically.

 Table of Contents 1. Synopsis 2. E-health in the context of BuddeComm research 3. Introduction e-health 3.1 Definitions, overview, challenges 3.2 Healthcare challenges 3.3 E-health: start with the professionals 4. Government view on e-health and the NBN 4.1 Broadband supported ICT key to e-health 4.2 Strategic trans-sector thinking 4.3 Broadband-based healthcare solutions 4.4 Large financial benefits 4.5 The economic multiplier effect of infrastructure 4.6 Market led by an enabling government 4.7 From pilots and project to national implementation 4.8 Digital economy benefits 5. The national health reform 5.1 Introduction 5.2 E-health high on the agenda 5.2.1 National E-Health Transition Authority 5.2.2 National Broadband Network will play a key role 5.2.3 Healthcare to pay off National Broadband Network 5.2.4 Breaking down silo system through leadership 5.3 E-health identifiers 6. Critical e-health assessment from Booz & Company 6.1 Key conclusions 7. E-health - key to the success of NBN - analysis 7.1 support collaborative services concept 7.2 Patients will have a central role 7.3 Intelligent personalised e-health 7.4 Accountability and transparency 7.5 NBN key to national e-health 7.6 e-Health in the private hospital sector 8. Public healthcare projects and pilots 8.1 Broadband enabling better chronic disease management 8.2 HealthInsite 8.3 Australian Health Information Council 8.4 Clever Networks programs 8.4.1 First round of funding 8.4.2 Second round of funding 8.5 Digital Regions Initiative 8.5.1 New initiatives - 2010 8.6 Other public initiatives 8.6.1 Northern Territory developments 8.6.2 St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney 9. R&D Projects and initiatives 9.1 Melbourne University 9.2 NICTA 10. Private initiatives 10.1 iSOFT 10.2 E-prescriptions - ArgusConnect, PSLnet and Medseed 10.3 Aged care and comprehensive medical assessments - HealthCube 10.4 E-health trial in Queensland - Data#3 10.5 Fibre for greenfield projects - Access Health 10.6 South Australian Internet health record system - emerging systems 10.7 Remote diagnosis - Kestrel Computing 10.8 Video consults - Cisco 10.9 Home care monitoring 10.10 Patient e-health monitoring service 10.11 Electronic health records - Smart Health Solutions 10.12 Telstra's e-health initiatives 10.12.1 Next G videoconferencing 10.13 Mobile e-health for aged carers 11. E-health (separate report on global developments) 12. Related reports
Exhibit 1 - Costs of e-health plan
Exhibit 2 - Funding for e-records

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