Digital health

Established in April 2024, the DECAC advises on the Commission's priorities for high-quality digitally enabled care, in alignment with Commonwealth, state and territory digital health strategies.

DECAC strengthens the reach of our digital health agenda by identifying opportunities to raise awareness, improve stakeholder engagement and support implementation across the healthcare system.

We monitor emerging opportunities and risks to inform national guidance, standards and accreditation processes, including the National Safety and Quality in Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

A strong focus is placed on equity, access, including culturally safe design for First Nations people and diverse communities, and the building of enduring digital capability across sectors and regions, particularly rural and remote areas.

The Committee further advises on strengthening clinician and consumer trust through robust governance, evidence-based practice and shared design.

Membership

DECAC is co-chaired by Dr Andrew Hugman, Clinical Director, Digital Health, and Richard Taggart, eHealth NSW Chief Executive. Members include consumers, senior clinicians and representatives from primary care and private hospitals. 
A list of the full membership is provided below.

Reporting

The reporting structure for DECAC is outlined in Figure 1 below. 

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_{Figure 1: Chart showing the reporting lines of the Digitally Enabled Care Advisory Committee.}

The AIPAGs purpose is to help ensure AI is safe, high quality and appropriately integrated into healthcare, including digitally enabled care. 

AIPAG advises on our current and emerging AI priorities, informs future strategic directions and operates as a subcommittee of the Digitally Enabled Care Advisory Committee (DECAC).

It provides strategic advice on the safe, effective and responsible use of AI in clinical settings, including how AI can support clinical decision‑making, the risks and opportunities associated with its use, and the clinical governance arrangements needed to ensure appropriate oversight. 

Through its membership, AIPAG promotes alignment across Commonwealth, state and territory AI strategies and government policies, shares real‑world experiences and guidance, and raises awareness of our AI initiatives.

By identifying emerging trends and advising on new AI developments, AIPAG helps ensure our AI work remains relevant, supports patient safety and quality care, and maximises benefits from responsible AI adoption.

Membership

AIPAG is chaired by Dr Sharon Hakkennes, Chief Digital Health Officer, Victorian Department of Health. A list of the full membership is provided below.