How Your Practice Can Improve Data Quality and Sharing
10 Oct 2025
But it’s not just about how much data you have—it’s about how you collect, analyse, and share it.
High-quality data is essential for:
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Better patient care – identifying patterns, tracking outcomes, and personalising care.
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Population health insights – informing public health strategies and policy decisions.
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Practice efficiency – improving communication with patients and other healthcare providers, supporting follow-ups, and refining care processes.
Ways to Enhance Data Quality and Sharing
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Adopt Interoperable Systems
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Work with your IT provider to implement electronic health records and digital platforms that communicate seamlessly with other systems.
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Use AI and Analytics Tools
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AI scribes and analytics platforms can automate data entry, identify missing or outdated information, generate alerts, and support proactive patient care.
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Establish Data Policies
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Create consistent procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
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Invest in Team Training
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Empower staff with training and support to increase confidence and digital competency.
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Stay Curious and Connected
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Learn from other practices, attend conferences like the Primary Care, Digitally Connected conference on 21 October in Sydney, and explore emerging technologies.
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Stay Informed
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Subscribe to RACGP’s Practice Technology and Management newsletter for updates, resources, and insights on improving practice data and operations.
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Why It Matters
By embracing modern technology and best practices in data management, your practice can:
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Unlock insights for better clinical and operational decisions
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Support evidence-based care for patients and communities
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Reduce administrative burdens and improve workflow efficiency
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Ensure your practice stays ahead in an evolving digital health landscape
Data is at the heart of modern general practice. Investing in data quality and sharing today paves the way for better care and smarter decision-making tomorrow.
