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 how-to How to create an effective business continuity plan A business continuity plan outlines procedures and instructions an organization must follow in the face of disaster, whether fire, flood, or cyberattack. Here’s how to create a plan that gives your business the best chance of surviving such an By Mary K. Pratt, Ed Tittel, Kim Lindros Dec 07, 2023 11 mins Small and Medium Business Small and Medium Business Small and Medium Business interview WestRock CIDO Amir Kazmi on building resiliency Multidimensional resiliency is vital to setting yourself, your teams, and your organization up for success. Kazmi sets the tone at WestRock by recognizing the pace of change, instilling a learning and growth mindset, and being transparent with his te By Dan Roberts Dec 07, 2023 8 mins IT Strategy Staff Management IT Leadership brandpost Sponsored by FPT Software Time for New Partnership Paradigms to Be Future-fit By Veronica Lew Dec 06, 2023 5 mins Vendors and Providers brandpost Sponsored by BMC Why CIOs should prioritize AIOps in 2024 AIOps empowers IT to manage services by incorporating AI/ML into operations. By Jeff Miller Dec 06, 2023 3 mins IT Leadership 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