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Health Information Act

Announcements

An overview of important announcements.

8 items

14 August 2026

HIA Implementation Guide Version 2.0 (Aug 2026)

The updated Implementation Guide (Ver 2.0) supports healthcare providers in preparing for the Health Information Act (HIA) requirements and features more detailed implementation steps and self-help technical guides related to Cyber & Data Security.

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27 July 2026

New Resource Available: NEHR Contribution Requirements

A quick reference guide summarising the health information components required for contribution to the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) is now available. The guide helps healthcare providers understand the data that should be submitted under the Health Information Act (HIA).

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17 July 2026

FAQs for Healthcare Providers on the Health Information Act (HIA)

A list of FAQs for Healthcare Providers on the Health Information Act (HIA) is now available. Click the link to read more.

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1 July 2026

NEHR Connect Grant (NCG) Funding (for Outpatient Medical Service (GP) Licensees)

Outpatient Medical Services (GP) licensees are now invited to apply for the NEHR Connect Grant (NCG). Click the link to find out more.

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16 March 2026

Guidelines on Appropriate Contribution, Use and Access to National Electronic Health Record (NEHR)

MOH has updated the Guidelines on Appropriate Contribution, Use and Access to National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) to provide clearer guidance to HCSA licensees and healthcare professionals.

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6 March 2026

Health Information Act (HIA) - Enactment Circular

MOH issued a circular "Overview and Implementation of the Health Information Act (HIA)" to support licensed healthcare providers, retail pharmacies, and approved users of NEHR in the implementation of the HIA.

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12 January 2026

Health Information Bill (HIB) – Second Reading

The Health Information Bill (HIB) was read a second time and passed in Parliament on 12 January 2026.

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5 November 2025

Health Information Bill (HIB) – First Reading

The Health Information Bill (HIB) was introduced and read for the first time in Parliament on 5 November 2025.

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