Roundup: ADHA names new board chair and more briefs

ADHA appoints new chairman of the board

The Australian Digital Health Agency has appointed Lyn McGrath to chair their board.

McGrath has been a non-executive member of the ADHA Board for more than seven years. She also chaired the firm’s Audit and Risk Committee.

She will replace Dr. Elizabeth Deveny, who has been with the organization since its inception.

“It is with great enthusiasm that I take on the role of Chair of the ADHA Board. I look forward to further advancing the national digital health agenda and building on the momentum already achieved under Dr. Deveny’s leadership McGrath said. about her appointment for three years, which takes effect on September 29.

Orion Health announces Pieces AI integration

Auckland-based Orion Health has partnered with Pieces Technologies to deliver real-time patient summaries using AI.

Based on a press release, Pieces is integrating its AI technology with Orion Health’s Orchestral Health Intelligence Platform to enable the automatic generation of broad patient summaries and clinical insights.

It has been reported that the Pieces AI is capable of producing “one million clinical summaries used in complex real-world clinical environments, with minimal errors.”

Te Aka Whai Ora supports RPM pilots in rural areas

Te Aka Whai Ora has donated NZ$2.3 million ($1.4 million) to implement four remote patient monitoring pilot projects in rural communities.

The whānau-led pilots will use devices and technology from Te Whatu Ora to remotely monitor the health of whānau living with long-term conditions.

According to a press release, the projects aim to reduce hospital admissions and emergency visits while empowering whānau to manage their own health and wellbeing.