Te Whatu Ora plans to address risks of the outdated GP2GP electronic record system until a new digital health record launches midyear. In Western Australia, the Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) expands access via Healthdirect for telehealth consultations. Meanwhile, the Far West Local Health District introduces virtual MERIT for remote communities to support drug and alcohol treatment.

3M Student-Athletes, College Coaches’ Records Exposed
Over 3 million records of student-athletes and college coaches were exposed in an unencrypted, non-password-protected database, risking their personal information and security.