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General Practitioner and expert in digital innovation, Dr Chris Tan, has been appointed Clinical Director at Telstra Health.
Dr Tan joins Telstra Health’s Clinical Excellence and Risk team, strengthening the organisation’s commitment to clinical safety and excellence in digital health.
Dr Tan is a dual-qualified specialist, holding fellowships in both General Practice (FRACGP) and Medical Administration (FRACMA), with additional credentials as a Certified Health Informatician Australia (CHIA).
He brings a decade of experience in General Practice across various settings spanning rural hospitals, emergency medicine, anaesthesia and wholistic medicine. Dr Tan is continuing in active clinical practice in General Practice in Victoria and in virtual telehealth emergency care.
Telstra Health’s Chief Health and Risk Officer, Dr Monica Trujillo, said:
“At Telstra Health, clinical safety is at the heart of everything we do, and I’m delighted to welcome Dr Tan to our team of clinical specialists as our new Clinical Director.
“Dr Tan is a highly experienced medical professional who brings exceptional expertise across multiple areas in general practice and digital innovation. The appointment represents a significant addition to our team, combining clinical excellence, clinical governance, digital innovation, and leadership in healthcare transformation.”
Dr Tan has been active in digital health as an advisor to an AI startup, as well as various EMR related digital health roles in South Australia and Victoria. This includes roles as a Cerner superuser at Monash Health and Sunrise EMR training and governance committees during his tenure in medical administration.
Furthermore, Dr Tan has held senior executive leadership positions in public and private healthcare institutions, including Director of Medical Services at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Medical Director at Knox Private Hospital.
Commenting on his new role, Dr Tan said:
“I’m excited to be joining the plethora of other health professionals across the Telstra Health team in maintaining the company’s outstanding reputation of clinical excellence. I’m looking forward to incorporating my medical expertise into Telstra Health’s extensive product suite and everyday workflows.”