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The repetitive use of software providers that are only integrated with BP and MD reinforces the PMS duopoly and continues to exclude innovation in the Australian market. If government funding bodies won’t force change then we may as well formalise the duopoly and make using Best Practice Software or MedicalDirector mandatory. It’s great that the Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN is trying to help local practices. And from what I’ve heard Cubiko is a really clever and useful product. But the constant use of products with limited integrations continues to reinforce the PMS duopoly for GPs. Locally we have an e-referrals solution (SENT by BPAC Clinical Solutions LP) that the PHN commissioned for all referrals to our LHD. But it only works with BP or MD. And no contingencies were made for anyone outside of that system. Now we have the SAVI program to assist general practices to remain viable. And another solution is put forward that only works with BP or MD. Also looking forward to the new funded head to health referral pathways which relies on another e-messaging/referral platform that only works with BP and MD (consultmed ). PHNs have a responsibility to go beyond just talking the talk of an integrated health system. Much like government should be the model litigant I think government funding bodies should also be striving for better solutions than those that only reinforce dominant providers. Why on earth would a local GP provider choose an alternative PMS when they are actively excluded from participating in streamlined referrals to the LHD or from funded business analysis software that competitors in the space are getting for free? And what chance does anyone creating an innovative and change focussed PMS have to break into the market when the dominant providers continue to be elevated above everyone else by government funding bodies. PHNs should be leading the charge and demanding systems that aren’t reliant on a licence from the PMS equivalent of Coles or Woolworths. Instead they should be ensuring and demanding products that offer an alternative access source for practices working outside of the duo. I want to see more model litigant behaviour and less filling of the moats of the behemoths. Stop punishing progressive practices with regressive thinking.

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