In Memorium - Dr Andrew P. Howard
Dr. Malcolm Thatcher PhD GAICD
Digital Executive, Author and Advisor - specialist in digital risk and governance advisory services including AI adoption.
Thank you to HISA for your thoughtful tribute to Andrew Howard, one of this country's favourite eHealth evangelists: https://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101324388897&ca=78b43319-1a90-40db-927b-09496949c2b0
I had the true privilege of working with Andrew on the National Health Chief Information Officer Forum as well as the IT-039: Digital Hospital Handbook Committee, Standards Australia. Andrew was always a thoughtful contributor and a challenging, yet calming voice. Andrew had a wonderful ability to seek out and be respectful of other's views, yet wouldn't hesitate to call you out if you were behaving like a goose, particularly in the National Health CIO Fourm.
Whilst Andrew's contributions to eHealth in Australia have been many and notable, the one thing that I remember most about Andrew, the one thing that I admired most about Andrew was the way in which he dealt with his illness. Yes, he was stoic and a fighter on a personal front, but more than that, where many of us would have taken our foot off the pedal professionally, Andrew did the opposite - he managed to ratchet up his professional contributions.
Rest in Peace Andrew P. Howard, you are sadly missed.
Sessional Lecturer (Digital Health) - Monash University
5 年You will always be with us, our friend
Systems & Data Analyst at AAT, Voiceover, Narrator, Announcer and Master of Ceremonies, fmr Service Desk Dept Health (Vic).
5 年Very sad to hear this news, Andrew was a wonderful man and he brought such energy and electricity to his role. I was lucky enough to work on the same floor as Andrew for a period in Health technology, he didn’t see hierarchies, he saw people and treated everyone with grace and respect - RIP
Vice Chair, Australian Privacy Foundation (APF)
5 年A fabulous mentor and HI Professional?
Board Member, Investor and experienced management in Asia Pacific Digital Health, eHealth and Aged Care..
5 年I had a few chances to meet up with Andrew to discuss about eHealth in Australia. So sad to learn about his passing. RIP Andrew.
Governance, Policy, Analysis. MAICD, CIPP. Community volunteer.
5 年Thank you Andrew for your leadership and dedication. May we continue to learn from you.?