Tasmania chooses an epic for EMR at the state level
Epic systems were chosen to provide the EMR system at the state level in Tasmania.
Negotiations are currently taking place, according to the Ministry of Health in TasmaniaWith the expected the project to start by May 2026.
This contract represents the second stage-which is called “BlueGum”, which was named after the state’s flower logo-for the 10-year-old digital health strategy in Tasmania. It started in 2022, and the AAA strategy has made $ 476 million ($ 306 million) necessary digital infrastructure promotions and expanding expanded wireless internet connection, especially in rural and remote health areas, over the past two years. This includes a new launch Clinical alert system In November, which carries and enables the update near the patient alert information.
In addition to preparing the EMR system at the state level, the main outputs of the BlueGum will include a recent record for e -patient care for the ambulance, integrated clinical systems, health information gates, and sharing enhanced information through care settings, improving the patient’s flow, schedule, and demand management.
3 million dollars for the installation of surgical robots at Longston General Hospital
The Tasmania government has also announced $ 4.7 million ($ 3 million) in financing to provide a surgical robot to Longston General Hospital “in the coming months.”
The robot will perform urinary procedures, gynecology and other precise actions, according to the Minister of Health in Tsmania Jacoy Petrosma.
“Most importantly, the robot will support improved clinical results for patients, shorter healing times and reduce the length of hospital stay, which in turn will support improving access to the bed and the patient’s flow and reduce surgical waiting,” she said in a statement to the media.
Virtual Virtual Victory to a trilogy of the capacity
The Victorian government allocated $ 437 million (more than 280 million dollars) in its budget 2025 to make the Victorian virtual emergency management permanent.
With this funding, VVED will receive about 1750 calls every day by 2028, which increases its three times more than 600. The state government announced for the first time its commitment Raise the virtual capacity of Ed In March last year.
It will also take more direct referrals for urgent care around the clock throughout the week from the care of assistants, paramedics, raw health networks and nurses during connection.
The Virtual Health, run by North HEELTH, has helped eight out of 10 patients to avoid unnecessary flights to the hospital by providing clinical assessments, medical advice, treatment, and referrals since 2022.
