Australia
Brisbane North PHN is a healthcare startup with the vision of ensuring good health is accessible to everyone in the community. Covering a vast area of approximately 4,100 km2, including urban, regional, and rural sectors, and a population of over 960,000, the company operates as one of the 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. Their core objectives include enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services, particularly for those at risk of poor health outcomes, and improving care coordination for timely and appropriate interventions.
The company achieves these goals through comprehensive analysis and planning to identify service gaps, empowering General Practitioners with support services, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and eHealth system utilization in general practices. Brisbane North PHN collaborates with other funders to procure health services for groups in critical need, such as patients with complex chronic conditions and mental illness. The company's dedication is evident through the extensive healthcare and support programs it manages for the local community.
Founded in 2015, the startup operates in the healthcare industry within Brisbane’s northern suburbs, Moreton Bay Regional Council, and parts of Somerset Regional Council. Additionally, they demonstrate a commitment to acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first people of Australia, paying respect to the Traditional Custodians.
