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A senior consultant for the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health has also emphasised incorporating governance from the outset.

APAC health system leaders reveal best practices in EMR implementation.

Hospital heads in Taiwan and South Korea share tips on enabling data exchange and dealing with vendors for data integration.

APAC digital health leaders have emphasised the importance of collaboration and innovation to accelerate digital transformation in healthcare.

The aim is to bolster more consistent use of the HL7 interoperability standard across HHS, says the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, and help "break down the silos separating patients, providers, payers, public health and research."

This comes as the government outlined a four-year national medical AI research and development roadmap.

Also, the University of Mumbai has embarked on an AI project focused on diagnosing women's diseases.

Smart hospital and AI innovations take centre stage at the HIMSS24 Asia-Pacific Health Conference on 1-4 October in Seoul, South Korea.

Also, the Department of Health and Aged Care seeks to automate the creation of monthly care statements in residential aged care homes.

Also, more local health districts are set to roll out NSW Health's e-referral management system and digital referral forms.