Who operates the HI Service?
Medicare Australia is the operator of the HI Service. As a trusted government authority, Medicare Australia has the national infrastructure, as well as the industry and community relationships needed to securely deliver and maintain the healthcare identifiers. The HI Service is a separate and new Medicare Australia function, not linked to its funding or claims for payment functions. The HI Service, including Medicare Australia’s role as the HI Service Operator, will be reviewed two years after commencement taking into account any further eHealth developments.
