Healthcare 2040 Expo - Digital Impact Agenda Day 2
9:30 am - 9:40 am
Opening Remarks
9:40 am - 10:20 am
Keynote Panel Discussion: From Digital Strategy to System-Wide Impact
10:20 am - 10:40 am
Presentation: Australia’s Learning Health System: Augmenting System and Workforce Capabilities With Digital and Data
- Exploring the data sharing legislation and what this means for providers, clinicians and patients alike
10:40 am - 11:00 am
Reserved for Sponsor
11:00 am - 11:00 am
Digital Literacy
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Presentation: Staying Ahead Of The Curve: How To Prep Your Health System For The Digital Natives Of The Future
Frank Tracey -
Chief Executive,
Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Building a seamlessly digital health system means more than getting paper processes online - it requires a bold, holistic reimagining of care. While many leaders continue to grapple with bolstering digital literacy today, it is equally important to look beyond the now at what healthcare will look like once patients, family members and employees are 100% digitally native – as this day is not far away. Join Frank Tracey shares how Children’s Health Queensland is embracing a digital-first future by drawing inspiration from leading innovations across other industries to create a system that will work for the next generation of patients, families and workforce.
11:20 am - 11:40 am
Reserved for Sponsor
11:40 am - 12:20 pm
Panel Discussion: Improving Digital Literacy In Healthcare – Exploring Key Success Factors, Roadblocks And Recommendations To Bolster The Hybrid Healthcare Landscape
Adi Gafni -
Senior Director, Digital Health,
Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
As heath service providers throughout the country work their way through multi-year digital transformations, and projects such as NSW’s SDPR begin roll-outs, it’s undeniable that the digital wave is well and truly through the healthcare sector. For these transformations to have maximum effect and improve patient outcomes, the workforce throughout the healthcare sector must be capable of utilising the tools and programs now available to them. Join this session to discover how senior leaders across the healthcare sector are encouraging digital literacy and upskilling their workforce today:
Adi Gafni
Senior Director, Digital HealthChildren's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
12:20 pm - 12:20 pm
DATA & INTEROPERABILITY PROGRAM
12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Unlocking Healthcare's Data Potential: Strategies for True Interoperability
Kate Ebrill -
Manager, Business Development and Product,
CSIRO
Sandra Cook - Executive Group Manager Digital Health Records, ACT Health
Gareth Sherlock - Acting Portfolio Director, Department of Health Tasmania
Data sharing is critical for connected, patient-centred healthcare, yet Australia faces persistent challenges with fragmented systems and inconsistent standards. Despite national efforts, interoperability remains limited, hindering seamless access to comprehensive patient information. Join experts as they explore the technical, policy, and organisational barriers blocking effective data exchange across public and private sectors. How can collaboration among stakeholders break down silos and unlock the full potential of healthcare data to improve outcomes and system efficiency?
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Presentation: To be Confirmed
- Establishing best practice for digital workflows
1:20 pm - 1:40 pm
Presentation: EMR Implementation across Queensland Correctional Services: Enhancing Medication Safety and Health Equity for People in Custody
Jason Sawtell -
Chief Digital Officer,
West Moreton Health
EMR implementation across Queensland Correctional Services is transforming healthcare delivery for people in custody. The initiative enhances medication safety, reduces errors, and ensures continuity of care in a complex environment. This session will highlight lessons learned, challenges overcome, and the broader implications for system-wide integration.
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm
Presentation: Improving Equity Through Building Trust in Health Information – Doing Data Better for All Australians
Sarah White -
Chief Executive Officer,
Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Trust is the foundation of effective healthcare, and trustworthy information is at the core. Yet, in an era of misinformation and fragmented communication, confidence in health data and advice and health care professionals is being tested. This session explores how Australia’s health services can strengthen trust in the information they collect, share and use to guide care.
