Despite the controversy surrounding the My Health Record when it was released, the facility has continued to evolve and is definitely here to stay. This week we look at the next evolution of the government’s health ICT system with an opportunity to work with the Australian Digital Health Agency to provide Health API Gateway Services. The agency is seeking a service provider that will implement a solution that will create a provide a single point of access to the National Digital Health Ecosystem that includes the My Health Record System.

The Solution being sought must:

(i) replace the current Oracle API gateway product with a contemporary system that supports the existing My Health Record System and is extensible to other systems;

(ii) support existing My Health Record interfaces and services in place today through the delivery of equivalent, but contemporary, functionality;

(iii) consolidate existing multiple API gateways into a single Solution; and

(iv) migrate delivery of services to the Health API Gateway System Operator.

It is anticipated that the Solution will be delivered through two phases (being Phase 1 Design and Phase 2 build, implement and integrate) to allow a transition phase, however the Agency is open to suggestions from tenderers on alternate phases. The information associated with this RFT is extensive with access being provided to a data room of additional specifications and technical data. As such it is advised that tender preparation commence as early as possible noting that the RFT process may include a Capability Demonstration for shortlisted tenders and that the evaluation criteria is heavily weighted toward technical capacity and capability (75%).

An industry brief will be held on the 25th November 2020 via webinar and the RFT closes on the 22 Dec 20. This project is expected to commence in April next year with services expected to start in September 2021.

If you are after further advice on this topic or any opportunity listed below, feel free to contact us. You can also subscribe to this newsletter for regular weekly updates.