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Healthcare Identifiers: An Overview of the Service
Healthcare identifiers (HI) are unique identifiers used in Australia’s healthcare system to accurately identify individuals and healthcare providers. These identifiers are used to link patient information across various healthcare settings, facilitating better coordination and management of healthcare services. Assigning and maintaining healthcare identifiers is the responsibility of Services Australia. Formerly the Department of Human Services,…