Melbourne-based healthcare software provider Global Health Ltd (ASX:GLH) has been chosen to deploy its MasterCare portfolio of hospital applications at the new Weststate Private Hospital in Townsville, North Queensland.
A five-year contract, valued at A$2 million, will involve implementing Global Health's suite of patient administration, electronic medical record, patient portal and data analytics solutions.
The platform will be hosted on Global Health's Altitude cloud service and integrated with its ReferralNet Secure Messaging and eSwitch Integration broker.
Slated to open in the first half of next year, Weststate Private Hospital will focus on the core specialities of orthopedics, urology, oral and maxillofacial, general surgery and other specialities.
The contract can be renewed for a further two five-year terms upon expiry of the first.
Long-term partnership
“Global Health’s digital healthcare platforms have been designed for the needs of Australian healthcare providers whether they serve metropolitan or regional populations,” Global Health group managing director Mathew Cherian said.
“Weststate Private Hospital will be providing healthcare services to the growing population of Townsville and regional North Queensland.
“We are delighted to be chosen by Weststate Private Hospital and look forward to working with them to build a successful business over many years into the future.”
Weststate Private Hospital director Dr Peter McEwen added: “The Global Health solution provides Weststate Private Hospital with value for money, flexibility, interoperability, secure messaging of patient information, and the ability to meet the anticipated growth of the hospital in Townsville and North Queensland.
“We are delighted to partner with Global Health, an ASX-listed Australian company, with over 30 years’ experience in providing digital technology to Australian healthcare providers.”