Harnessing the information revolution

How better use of data and technology transforms outcomes and costs in health and care

Groups related to this event

Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research
Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science

Event date

Thursday, 21 April 2016

Abstract

What are the key characteristics of high performing health and care services?

• Data sharing, transparency and access to digital services measurably improve clinical safety, efficiency and integration
• Patients and consumers are empowered to take control of their health and care through easy access to personal data, online transactions and care planning services
• They are at the cutting edge of science and planning for the advent of genomics and precision medicine

Tim Kelsey, who led transformation of data and digital services in the NHS in England, draws on international evidence to show how the modern information revolution is the precondition for sustainable, high quality and equitable healthcare.

Speaker profile

Tim Kelsey is Strategy and Commercial Director at Telstra Health, based in Melbourne, Australia.

Tim was the former National Director for Patients and Information, NHS England where he led programs to provide all citizens in England with online access to medical records and transparency of data on the quality of all NHS services. He was also the UK government Executive Director of Transparency and Open Data.

Tim is Visiting Professor in the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College, London.

Seminar details

Date: Thursday 21 April 2016

Time: 12 – 1pm

Venue: Seminar Room, Level 1, 75 Talavera Road, Macquarie University

Chairperson: Associate Professor Meredith Makeham

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