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Isobel Frean
Experienced health informatician, committed to sustaining community engagement in addressing gaps in interoperability in health and care.
Isobel Frean is an experienced health informatician and leader in the digital health sector in Australia. Here are some key details about her:
Professional Experience
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Currently serves as a non-executive director on the board of HL7 Australia, after previously being the Chair from August 2021 to August 2024.13
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Director of Digital Health Integration at Digital Health CRC since December 2023.4
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Previously held roles including Senior Consultant for Digital Health at Digital Health CRC and Head of eCare Strategy & Governance at Bupa Australia & New Zealand.4
Expertise and Contributions
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Has over 10 years of experience interpreting national health informatics agendas and driving adoption of information culture in healthcare organizations.4
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Committed to addressing gaps in interoperability in health and care through community engagement.4
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Long-time volunteer with HL7, including serving as publishing editor for the HL7 Clinical Statement Working Group.4
Leadership at HL7 Australia
During her tenure as Chair of HL7 Australia, Frean worked to:
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Position HL7 to support the development of interoperability standards needed for Australia's healthcare system.1
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Facilitate the adoption of digital health in Australia by promoting effective use of HL7 International standards.1
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Oversee initiatives like the development of the Australian FHIR Management Framework.2
Background
Frean has a unique skill set combining clinical expertise with service delivery, business development, and application of information and communication technologies in health and social care markets.4
