Poor uploading of pathology and diagnostic imaging reports, lack of participation by specialists and clunky interoperability between clinical systems continue to hamper uptake of My Health Record, with only about a quarter of registered users participating in the e-health system.
My Health Record is only capturing a fraction of clinical information and despite efforts to lift participation, officials say progress has been slow.
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Tom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.burton@afr.com
