AIIA NSW Healthcare Forum: eHealth NSW ICT Strategy Update

Chief Executive and CIO, eHealth NSW

Dr. Zoran is the Chief Executive and Chief Information Officer of eHealth NSW, a dedicated health IT agency responsible for planning, implementation and support of the largest digital health program in Australia – the digital transformation of NSW Health. Leading a team of 1,000 staff, Dr. Zoran is focusing on building on current areas of strength, streamlining governance of eHealth NSW’s key programs and activities as well as developing the eHealth Strategy for NSW Health: 2016-2026. He is passionate about improving the health system through meaningful and effective use of digital technologies, data analytics, research and innovation in partnership with patients, clinicians, health organisations, government departments and industry partners.

During a 25-year career in health, Dr. Zoran has worked in a range of senior health management and ICT leadership roles in Australia and New Zealand. Prior to joining eHealth NSW, Dr. Zoran worked at the NSW Ministry of Health as Executive Director for Health System Information and Performance Reporting and, most recently, as Acting Deputy Secretary for System Purchasing and Performance. Across the Tasman, Dr. Zoran spent several years leading a regional shared services agency for District Health Boards and, after that, took a role with New Zealand’s Ministry of Health where he was responsible for the national health information strategy and architecture.

As well as a medical degree, Dr. Zoran holds a Masters of Business Administration and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators.