New Zealand’s government is aiming to implement fewer health ICT systems while enhancing data and technology capabilities to support new care models. The current system has more than 4,000 clinical and business applications, many of which are at end-of-life. The public health agency Te Whatu Ora has called for a reduced proliferation of ICT systems, more robust platforms, and a move to cloud-based systems. Its plans include automating national data collection and building a unified information platform across the health system.
The encryption stand-off is getting weirder
Governments possess the powers they advocated for, yet appear hesitant to utilize them. This reluctance raises questions about their true intentions and priorities. It is
