Australia report
Better care for more people
Bridging gaps in healthcare
Australia research findings
Timely access to quality care remains under pressure. Leaders in Australia strive to make the healthcare system environmentally sustainable as they address workforce shortages, growing patient demand and financial challenges. Data, automation and virtual care, powered by AI, are helping to expand care capacity and meet patients where they are. This year’s report focuses on critical gaps and examines ways of overcoming them.
Data integration obstacles jeopardise insights-driven, AI-enhanced care
Overcoming data integration barriers is crucial for enhancing efficiency, improving patient outcomes and maximising the potential of AI.
A vast majority of healthcare leaders still struggle with data integration:
Automation and virtual care are empowering an overstretched workforce
Leaders believe automation can elevate healthcare professionals' skills and are planning to implement it widely over the next three years.
Top 4 areas where healthcare leaders plan to implement automation to improve productivity and ease staff shortages within the next 3 years:
World-class commitment to a climate-resilient future
Australia's healthcare leaders understand the importance of environmental sustainability for system resilience and cost savings. Most are already implementing strategies to reduce their carbon footprint and address the industry’s impact on planetary health.
Sustainability strategies healthcare leaders have already implemented:
“Facing a triple threat of staffing shortages, data silos, and a ticking sustainability clock, we can choose to tinker within our silos or tear them down and build something truly transformational. Innovation thrives on collaboration, not complacency. Let’s rewrite the script to achieve better care for all.”
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