Health technologies and digital health

Health technologies play a role in nearly every area of health. Using digital information and modern communication technologies effectively is vital to the future of our health system.

About health technologies and digital health

Find out what we mean by these terms.

What we do

Read about our role and responsibilities in the areas of health technologies and digital health.

Health technology assessments (HTAs)

Learn how we use HTAs to assess the value of medicines, vaccines, medical devices and medical services.

Initiatives and programs

See a list of programs we fund related to health technologies and digital health.

Latest news

Latest news

Your Aged Care Update issue 23, 2022

Your Aged Care Update #23: Consultation for Aged Care Quality Standards, HCP Program Assurance Community of Practice: Live chat session, Discussion paper: In-home aged care, a Grant Opportunity and more

Australian Digital Health Agency

Our portfolio agency, the Australian Digital Health Agency, aims to improve health outcomes for Australians through the delivery of national digital health services and systems.

See its site for details on how to use services like My Health Record, telehealth, electronic prescriptions and more.

Visit the agency's site

Latest resources

Latest resources

Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting summary – 24 February 2023

This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 24 February 2023.

Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee Communique – 13 February 2023 meeting

An update from the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee following its meeting on 13 February 2023.

Digital Transformation Sector Partners slide presentation – 24 February 2023

This presentation contains the slides presented at the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 24 February 2023.

Health Technology Assessment Review – Probity Plan

The Probity Plan outlines the probity principles and processes agreed by the Reference Committee for the HTA Review.