The South Australian Government has outlined $30.4 million over four years for the development of a new digital system for pathology testing.

 

“The new Enterprise Pathology Laboratory Information System (EPLIS) is a state-wide electronic storage system for all pathology tests and is an important step in the moving SA Health to a digital health system,” Treasurer Jack Snelling said.

 

Currently the use of different systems in different hospitals means the results of some tests done in one hospital cannot be viewed in another hospital.

 

“EPLIS will make test results accessible across the system, including electronic links to private pathology testing. This will result in a reduction in duplication of tests and provide faster results for patients,” Mr Snelling said.

 

The EPLIS spending forms part of the state's broader $191.7 million in e-health services spending across three major initiatives.

 

“This includes a new system for electronic health records, the Enterprise Patient Administration System (EPAS), which will transform health care in South Australia, saving lives, time and money and making the health system much more efficient,” State Health Minister John Hill said.