Australia’s healthcare system faces significant challenges from the growing burden of chronic conditions. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), 15.4 million Australians (61% of the population) live with chronic conditions, contributing to healthcare expenditure exceeding $38 billion annually (1). These costs are largely driven by conditions...
The healthcare sector is witnessing an unprecedented technological revolution, fundamentally reshaping patient experience and healthcare delivery. Central to this transformation is the use of digital and data, as underscored in the recently released Australian Government Digital Health Blueprint and Action Plan 2023–2033. The plan outlines a ten-year vision leveraging innovative...
According to a recent article in the Medical Journal of Australia, patient activation plays a crucial role in empowering people to take charge of their own health and self-care. We now understand the pursuit of improved health for all Australians involves more than just providing good medical care. As outlined in the Self-care...
