The
Australian Digital Health Agency officially commenced operations on 1 July 2016
and is tasked with improving health outcomes for all Australians through the
delivery of Australia’s
National Digital Health Strategy – Safe, seamless and secure in collaboration
with partners across the community. The Agency is the System Operator of My
Health Record, which is an electronic summary of an individual’s heath
information that can be shared securely online between the individual and
registered healthcare providers involved in their care to support improved
decision making and continuity of care.