The Western Australian government has awarded nearly $590, 000 to support projects that explore the application of generative AI in healthcare. A total of 19 projects will investigate how generative AI can address challenges in health and medical research, innovation, service delivery, and education and training. Among these projects, two will focus on using generative AI to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and ear conditions. While acknowledging the uncertainties and risks associated with this technology, WA Medical Research Minister Stephen Dawson emphasized its potential to significantly enhance efficiency, improve care quality, and create value for healthcare organizations. Queensland University plans to replace legacy and mixed systems in its outpatient clinics and teaching clinic settings. Clintel Systems has been selected to deploy its integrated solution, CareRight, which includes PAS, EMR, and Billing and Claiming functions, across the university's clinics. The implementation will initially be carried out in three clinics across five disciplines, benefiting up to 1, 200 users. In an effort to address the lack of awareness and support for perimenopause in Australia, a professor from Flinders University has launched VITAL (Virtual Registry of Perimenopause in Australia). This online registry aims to gather community data to better understand the burden of perimenopause and menopause in the country.

The collected data will be used to identify trends and improve research and education in women's health. A recent study examining teleaudiology services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia revealed a low adoption rate, despite people's willingness to utilize them. The study, involving over 300 participants, found that only 7% of patients had taken teleaudiology appointments, despite more than half of them being aware of the technology. The study suggests that increasing awareness and fostering collaboration among hearing healthcare stakeholders could improve the acceptance and usage of teleaudiology in the future. Mater Private Hospital Townsville is improving the post-operative experience for patients by introducing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols. These protocols, facilitated by Personify Care's digital pathways, provide patients with information about what to expect before, during, and after specific surgical procedures. The protocols aim to reduce the length of hospital stays for orthopedic patients. After a year of negotiations, NSW Health and Epic have signed a contract to implement the state's Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR). This project seeks to integrate various digital systems across NSW, including EMR platforms, PAS, pathology LIMS, and other clinical support systems. The initial phase of design and development for the SDPR is now underway.