Organisation
Department of Health (Australia)
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This department existed 2013-2022.
Report
Framework to guide the secondary use of My Health Record system data
The My Health Record system is Australia’s digital health record system. The data in the My Health Record system may also be used to provide insight into the effectiveness of the services and treatments being provided to continue to improve health outcomes. The framework will guide the secondary use of My Health Record system data.
Report
Expert health panel for Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): final report
The panel reviewed twenty recently published key Australian and international reports and academic reviews that had examined scientific studies on potential human health effects of PFAS exposure. The panel also undertook a public consultation to inform them of the communities’ concerns regarding PFAS, and their suggestions for future research.
Report
Review of pharmacy remuneration and regulation: final report
This final report provides the review panel’s recommendations on consumers' continued access to affordable medicines, future remuneration, regulation and other arrangements that apply to pharmacies and wholesalers for the dispensing and supply of medicines and other services provided under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Report
Accentuating the positive: consumer experiences of aged care at home
Finding that most seniors receiving aged care at home think workers treat them with respect, meet their personal care and support needs, and are well trained, this report also argues that better coordination between home care and health services is required, along with improvements to the Consumer Directed Care system.
Strategy
Australia’s foodborne illness reduction strategy 2018 – 2021+: consultation document
Foodborne illness is not a local issue and a coherent approach is required to tackle the challenges effectively. The experience of countries that have focussed on reducing foodborne illness nationally indicates the best opportunity for success.