Technical guide to My Health Record integration for Australian hospital software — ADHA accreditation, FHIR APIs, and clinical document exchange.
My Health Record is Australia's national digital health record system, with 23 million+ records created. For hospital software, integration is essential for accessing patient history and uploading clinical documents. This guide covers the technical requirements.
ADHA Accreditation Process
- Register with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA)
- Complete the conformance assessment for your software category
- Implement the required FHIR APIs and security controls
- Pass the ADHA testing and certification process
- Maintain compliance with ongoing requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Health Record integration?
- My Health Record integration allows hospital software to view and upload patient health information to Australia's national digital health record system. It requires ADHA accreditation and uses FHIR-based APIs.
- How long does My Health Record integration take?
- My Health Record integration typically takes 3-6 months including ADHA accreditation, testing, and certification. Using a pre-integrated HMS like Adrine eliminates this timeline entirely.