The federal government intends to move the My Health Record to an opt-out system in 2019 following a finding in its long-awaited evaluation report of two trial sites of the opt-out approach that there is almost universal support for the automatic creation of electronic health records, from both consumers and healthcare providers.
The evaluation found that the opt-out approach is the preferred option over the existing opt-in system, with better outcomes in terms of participation, understanding and some aspects of use of the My Health Record system.
To find out more contact Nicolle in the AMSANT eHealth team 89594605.