In this month's eNews we look at the My Health Record, re-launched by the Health Minister on 4 March.

As part of the Government’s commitment to electronic health, the My Health Record will be trialled in Western Sydney and North Queensland with a new opt-out model allowing 1 million new people in the trial areas to be signed up to the record.

We also look at changes to the electronic payment incentive program (ePIP) as part of the My Health Record re-launch.

SNHN’s eHealth Coordinator, Helen Purdy provides a detailed question and answer (Q&A) overview that includes a look at  the new criteria needed to receive a Digital Health Incentive, how practices can apply for the new incentive and when the changes will come into effect.

In addition, the National eHealth Transition Authority (NEHTA) ‘on demand training’ is explored. The training allows simulation of key GP and patient interactions with the My Health Record including patient registration and uploading shared health summaries. 

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In SNHN News we highlight SNHN’s in-progress Baseline Needs Assessment. The outcome of this needs assessment will inform the next health commissioning stage to meet local primary healthcare needs in Northern Sydney.

SNHN Is also undertaking a mental health and alcohol and drugs needs assessment with local health providers. This research and information will inform future commissioning services in the region.

In other news, SNHN shares its support for lifesaving hepatitis C drugs which became available on 1st March on the PBS.

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SNPHN Ltd (ABN 38 605 353 884) trading as Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) is a local not-for-profit health organisation, established by the Australian Government to improve access to primary care services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and improve coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. We are one of 31 PHNs. The SNHN region spans 899 square kilometres, aligns with the Northern Sydney Local Health District and encompasses 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs): Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Manly, Mosman, North Sydney, Pittwater, Ryde, Warringah and Willoughby.

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