Hi Tim,
The SNOMED implementation will be very unlike a typical IT project. The key issue as I see it will be to develop the expertise required to support and maintain the Australian version - and to manage all the maintenance of the National Extensions (drugs, medical devices etc).
This is pretty complex stuff and it is doubtful if - as we begin - Australia has a sufficient reservoir of skills - especially as the same people will soon be in demand by all the vendors who want to offer it in their products.
Exciting times if you have skills in these areas.
Cheers
David
---- Dr David G More MB, PhD, FACHI Phone +61-2-9438-2851 Fax +61-2-9906-7038 Skype Username : davidgmore E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 12:52:18 +1100, Tim Churches wrote:
> David More <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> Hi Ian,
>>
>> It is likely that NEHTA will fund the development and support of SNOMED-CT + necessary
>> extensions (like the AMT and Devices terms etc) and that it will be made available to all who
>> need it at no charge.
>>
>> NEHTA will also manage version control and our input into the international versions etc.
>>
>> My only hope is for the funds they have allocated - about 10-12 Million p.a. it will be enough.
>> We shall see.
>>
>
> $10-12m p.a. is better than nothing, and if used wisely and creatively, should acheive quite a
> lot. If used in the traditional manner for big health IT projects, then it won't acheive very
> much. However, NeHTA are showing increasing signs of not doing things in the Same Old Way (TM),
> so there is hope yet.
>
>> I believe they understand if they charge for it they will slow / stop adoption and use and that
>> is not their goal I believe.
>>
>
> Much releived to hear that!
>
> Tim C
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