Artificial Intelligence

​Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to drive transformative change in healthcare and is already doing so in many ways.

At NSW Health, several AI initiatives are already in place helping us to do things like deliver better wound care, simplify complex data analysis, save time by automating repetitive processes or reviewing volumes of cardiology literature to aid in clinical decision-making, and much more.

As we continue to harness the potential and innovations associated with AI, NSW Health also remains committed to managing risks as well as maximising the benefits.

Following an expression of interest process, a dedicated NSW Health AI Taskforce has been established to help inform and guide the use of AI in the public health system.

Comprising approximately 25 subject matter experts and senior leaders from across NSW Health, the AI Taskforce will be supported by working groups to develop an AI Framework for release in 2024.

The Framework will encompass important elements such as governance, communication, skills and capability, assets and intellectual property, data governance, and align with national and state government frameworks.

The Taskforce is co-chaired by A/Professor Jean-Frédéric Levesque, Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research, and Dr Zoran Bolevich, Chief Executive, eHealth NSW, and Chief Information Officer, NSW Health.

Meet the members of the NSW Health AI Taskforce.

More information will be shared as it becomes available, or you can email enquiries to MOH-AI-mailbox@health.nsw.gov.au.

Watch the video below with A/Professor Jean-Frédéric Levesque, Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research, as he shares our plans for AI.

​​NSW Health AI Taskforce members

• A/Professor Jean-Frédéric Levesque, Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research and Chief Executive, Agency for Clinical Innovation, NSW Health (Co-Chair)
• Dr Zoran Bolevich, Chief Executive, eHealth NSW, and Chief Information Officer, NSW Health (Co-Chair)
• Mr Andrew Perkins, Executive Director, Investment, Strategy and Architecture, eHealth NSW
• Dr Kim Sutherland, Director, Evidence, Agency for Clinical Innovation 
• Ms Margot Mains, Chief Executive, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
• Professor Neil Merrett, Program Director of Surgery, South Western Sydney Local Health District and Member, NSW Health System Advisory Council
• Dr Heather Cameron, Clinical Director, Oral Health Service, Western NSW Local Health District and Member, NSW Health System Advisory Council
• A/Professor Christina Igasto, Chief Digital Health Officer and Chief Information Officer, Western Sydney Local Health District
• Ms Sally Duncan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Information Officer, Northern Sydney Local Health District
• Mr Sayeed Zia, Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
• Mr Neville Board, Chief Digital Health and Information Officer, Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
• Dr Andrew Hallahan, Executive Director, Medical Services, Clinical Governance, and Risk, Sydney Local Health District
• Mr Jamie Gabriel, Chief Data Officer, Cancer Institute NSW
• Ms Emma Skulander, Chief Operating Officer, Health Infrastructure 
• Ms Melissa Pollard, Director, Information Communication and Technology, and Digital Services, HealthShare NSW​
  
• Professor Jonathan Morris, Co-Lead Maternity Intelligence, Associate Director, Medical Patient Safety, Clinical Excellence Commission
  
• Professor Robert Lindeman, Director, Clinical Operations, NSW Health Pathology
  
• Dr Olivia Hibbitt, Director, Specialist Service and Technology Evaluation Unit, NSW Ministry of Health
  
• Ms Deanne Tadros, Director, Capability and Legal Operations, Legal and Regulatory Services, NSW Ministry of Health
  
• Ms Michelle Weiss, Director, Corporate Communications, NSW Ministry of Health
  
• Dr Amith Shetty, Clinical Director, System Sustainability and Performance, NSW Ministry of Health
  
• Dr Jan Fizzell, Senior Medical Advisor, Population Health, NSW Ministry of Health
  
• Ms Tamara Lee, Director, Future Workforce, Workforce Planning and Talent Development, NSW Ministry of Health
  
• Mr Steven Carr, Executive Director, System Financial Performance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, NSW Ministry of Health
  
• Dr Paresh Dawda, General Practitioner Representative
  
• Ms Carly Eales, Consumer Representative