Why New Zealand is easing ICT System expansion

New Zealand’s health agency, Te Whatu Ora, is working to consolidate over 4,000 clinical and business system applications into fewer, more reliable platforms to improve data security and availability. The agency plans to shift local ICT systems to the cloud, automate national data collection, and create unified patient information platforms. These efforts, which include AI and genomics initiatives, are outlined in the government’s Te Pae Tata health plan to address growing digital risks and exploit new technologies.