Healthcare IT News September 6, 2024
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NZ to introduce new National Health Index format
Te Whatu Ora is set to issue a new format for the National Health Index (NHI) from July 2026.
The NHI provides a unique identifier to each New Zealand citizen from birth or their first health system interaction. From the AAA111# format, the NHI will transition to the new AAA11A# format.
“The new format will be for new babies and people using the health system for the first time,” Te Whatu Ora noted in a statement.
Health IT providers were initially told to make necessary updates to their systems, devices, and processes for both current...
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