87pc of HK population has signed up for eHealth
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau has called on those who have not yet registered for the Electronic Health System (eHealth) to do so, with nearly 90 percent of the populace having joined. Officiating at an event to mark the 10th anniversary of eHealth, he said the system was used in the early days of its launch in 2016 as a platform for private-sector doctors to access patients' public-sector…
The Electronic Health System (eHealth) in Hong Kong has seen a remarkable uptake, with nearly 90 percent of the population having signed up, according to Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau. During an event marking the system's tenth anniversary, Lo emphasized that eHealth has evolved from initially serving as a platform for private doctors to access public healthcare records to now facilitating bidirectional sharing of medical information.
Since its launch in 2016, the system has been adopted by 4,700 healthcare organizations, 63,000 providers, and 6.5 million residents. Lo highlighted a significant increase in data uploads from private sector healthcare providers, with usage soaring by over 110 percent year-over-year. The system's monthly usage has surpassed 1.3 million, and Lo anticipates that the registration rate will soon reach the 90 percent mark.
He also pointed out the upcoming seasonal vaccination program, which will be streamlined through the eHealth platform, starting in August. Parents will be able to submit electronic consent forms for their children's vaccinations, a move Lo believes will enhance operational efficiency.
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