1. The document outlines the leadership structure and governance for achieving New Zealand's eHealth vision, including the establishment of the National Health IT Board and Information Strategy Group. 2. It describes the roles and responsibilities of the various groups involved in implementing the national health IT plan, including the Ministry, DHBs, clinicians, consumers, and health IT community. 3. Engagement with clinicians, consumers, and the health IT community is emphasized to ensure alignment with the plan and build confidence in the changes.

1. Leadership, Governance & Engagement to Achieve the eHealth Vision Graeme Osborne

4. Health Leadership Structure

7. Governance National Health IT Board National Information Clinical Leaders Group Consumer Forum Work with: Holds Accountable DHB CEOs and CIOs Health Information Standards (HISO) Health IT Cluster Sponsor Owner Prog/Proj Manager Sponsor Owner Prog/Proj Manager Sponsor Owner Prog/Proj Manager Local Regional National Invest Define/ Operate Delivery Patients First DHB CEO Information Group Ministry Major Projects Group Groups the Board will work with and hold accountable for achieving the plan National Programmes

13. Key messages