Northern Health in Melbourne has adopted virtual healthcare options, starting with lung cancer patients. This became necessary due to escalating demands on the healthcare system from an ageing population and chronic illnesses. With partner Datos Health, they introduced the Open Care platform to deliver hybrid care, improving accessibility and enabling self-management for patients. The venture was well-received by staff, with many keen to introduce it to their respective projects, and already shows promise of creating value for both patients and the healthcare system.
How Health Systems Can Prepare to Deploy Platform Engineering
Successful transition to platform engineering involves foundation processes such as continuous integration/delivery, API management, containerization strategies, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). To implement platform engineering,