The Senate has outdone itself with the prompt posting of the Submissions.
The Submissions are found here:
http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/clac_ctte/healthcare_identifier/submissions.htm
I am sure more will be added as the closing time is at the end of today (March, 5, 2010)
I note the AMA is also a little worried about implementation issues:
On Page 1 they say:
“Our submission will address the issues the Committee is specifically considering:
• privacy safeguards in the Bill;
• operation of the Healthcare Identifier Service, including access to the identifier; and
• relationship to national e-health agenda and electronic health records
Our comments on these issues largely relate to concerns about implementation, and are not reasons for the Bills not to be passed. We encourage the Committee to consider making recommendations in respect of the practical implementation of healthcare identifiers in the health care setting, to ensure the objectives of the Bills can be met.”
Submission Number 8.
The Law Council is also quite grumpy most of its earlier suggestions have just been ignored!
Enjoy the browse.
David.
Postscript. 8.00 pm
As as the time of this edit there are 39 submissions posted.
The worry is that only a few recognise how badly this may turn out with the quality of implementation from NEHTA / Medicare Aust. we have seen so far.
I would be very alarmed if I was an ordinary citizen!
D.
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