Harris seeks digital solution to waiting list crisis

Health minister wants patients see their referrals in real time

Minister for Health Simon Harris Pic: RollingNews.ie

Minister for Health Simon Harris has tasked eHealth Ireland, the HSE’s technology arm, with developing some digital solutions to the nation’s waiting list crisis.

Harris asked the HSE’s eHealth Ireland team to present proposals that would allow patients see their referrals in real time and make administrative changes to their own referrals. Harris has also asked eHealth Ireland for ideas on creating a reminder service for patient appointments and to facilitate better management ...