David Ryan

Australia currently has one of the world’s leading healthcare systems. It is, however, facing a significant set of challenges These challenges are already testing the limits of the financial, physical and human resources of the Australian health system and current trends are unsustainable. Doing more of the same is no longer enough to respond to these challenges – new infrastructure is required that enables our existing systems to redefine business and work practice, consumer participation and models of care. A 21st century health care system requires a 21st century healthcare information infrastructure to support work practices that leverage existing human capital (of consumers, service providers and communities) and transform the nature of healthcare to achieve better health outcomes for all Australians. I am an experienced Chief Information Officer, Chief Executive, Strategist and ICT Architect with senior experience in the health and community services sectors. I have a passion for the use of technology to underpin the changing environment of supporting staff and clients across health, human and community service sectors.