The newly formed Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) has appointed its first CEO – Tim Kelsey. A proponent for open data and transparency of government (and the author of a book on the subject), one of Kelsey’s key roles at the agency will be to revitalise the ailing My Health Record scheme. Minister for Health, Sussan Ley said Kelsey would be focused on ‘engagement, innovation and clinical quality and safety’. “He is internationally regarded as a leader in digital health, in both the private and public sectors, and has a proven track record in delivery of digital health services,” she said. Kelsey was the first national director for patients and information for NHS England and the first chair of the National Information Board in England which successfully oversaw design of a new digital health strategy for the NHS. He previously designed and launched NHS Choices website – the UK’s national online health information service. He has been working as strategy and commercial director for Telstra Health since February. Kelsey said it was “a great honour” to be appointed to the role. “He is the right choice for the appointment as CEO of the Australian Digital Health Agency to further the Australian Government’s commitment to use digital health to create a world-class health system for all Australians,” Minister Ley said. The ADHA began operations last month and is responsible for ‘bringing the Australian health system into the digital century’. Kelsey will start his new job in the coming weeks. Related content brandpost From edge to cloud: The critical role of hardware in AI applications The rise of generative artificial intelligence By Broadcom Jun 06, 2023 5 mins Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence brandpost The new value calculator: Levers for business optimization Squeezing maximum value out of your data is not only about cost-savings—it’s time to create significant potential by transforming your competitive position. By Sandrine Ghosh Jun 06, 2023 5 mins Data Management brandpost The new wave of data observability Innovative ‘applied observability’ can detect issues and diagnose their root causes swiftly and effectively. By Sandrine Ghosh Jun 06, 2023 4 mins Data Management brandpost Let Business Needs Guide Your Winning Data Team With skill shortages continuing, IT leaders must optimize their data science team investment. Start with your organization’s key objectives. By Paul Gillin Jun 06, 2023 3 mins Business Intelligence Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe