GP provider details compromised in Medibank leak Australia’s largest health insurer says it has not yet determined the extent of the breach, with the AFP now also becoming involved.
Information security guide to keep GP data safe Worried an Optus-style data breach could affect you? An updated information security resource is now available for general practice.
Changes to ‘redundant’ prescription monitoring services GPs will no longer be able to register for the Prescription Shopping Information Service using a hard copy form.
Spotlight on privacy as health sector reports most data breaches To mark Privacy Awareness Week, the RACGP is reminding practices to review policies and procedures to ensure health information is secure.
Audit reveals potential security risks in My Health Record It also found monitoring and evaluation arrangements for the system are ‘largely appropriate’.
Department of Health tackles concern over PIP QI requirements The DoH has issued a clarification regarding GP concerns over a perceived requirement for practices to develop their own data-extraction software.
TGA releases improved patient information Updates to the Consumer Medicines Information are aimed at improving patient understanding and safety of medicine use.
Refresh for the RACGP’s social media guide The updated guide is designed to help new and experienced social media users.
Q&A: Why does information security matter in general practice? GP – and former IT systems administrator – Dr David Adam wants GPs to know why information security is so important.
Minimum software requirements to improve safety and quality The RACGP has released new recommendations for clinical software minimum requirements to help support safe and efficient patient care.