In this episode of the MSIA Good Tech Podcast, we speak with Grahame Grieve (Health Intersections), Jessica White (Best Practice), David Young (Healthlink), and Brad Porter (Orion Health) about the current state and future direction of interoperability in Australian healthcare, with a particular focus on new standards, integration challenges, and real-world implementation. 

Covering the progress Australia has made in embracing interoperability, with initiatives such as the Sparked FHIR community and the transition to cloud-based systems. Case studies from leading software vendors reveal what is needed to deliver on interoperability, from practical governance and partnership frameworks to addressing the increased stress placed on vendors as new standards and requirements are introduced.

Key Takeaways:

• Australia is playing catch-up on interoperability but is making significant strides with strong community and government collaboration around standards like FHIR.
• Successful interoperability requires shared vision and coordinated investment between industry, government, and institutions.
• Vendors face challenges adapting products for variable and inconsistent integration requirements; common standards like FHIR will streamline this in future.
• Building trust and clear governance processes is essential for data sharing, privacy, and secure integration between healthcare providers and third-party partners.
• Change management and education for end-users often falls to software vendors, who require recognition and support for this critical work.

The MSIA Good Tech Podcast responds to hot health topics through expert commentary with practical working responses from industry. Each episode brings you expert commentary and practical insights from industry leaders and professionals. The MSIA addresses pressing health topics and offering tangible solutions. Our goal is to spotlight challenges, bridge gaps, and uncover opportunities that enhance healthcare standards. Whether you're a professional within health service delivery or committed to staying abreast of best practices in Australia, join us for a deep dive into critical issues like AI, aged care, interoperability, primary health care tools and more. With real-life case studies, we demonstrate how cutting-edge technology is transforming healthcare, one solution at a time.

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