Geode Solutions: Strategic Advisors for Digital Healthcare Transformation in Rural and Remote Queensland

"Geode Solutions collaborates with eHealth Queensland to enhance healthcare access in rural and remote communities by developing long-term investment plans and phased implementation strategies for digital healthcare solutions."

At Geode Solutions, we are committed to providing expert strategic advice that helps organisations navigate the complex journey of digital transformation. Our recent partnership with eHealth Queensland on the Rural and Remote Digital Healthcare Strategy underscores our dedication to promoting equitable healthcare access for Queensland’s rural and remote communities. By focusing on sustainable investments, practical implementation frameworks, and strong governance, Geode Solutions supports the creation of a digital healthcare foundation that meets both current and future needs.

Shaping a Sustainable Investment Strategy

A robust digital healthcare strategy begins with a sustainable investment plan that considers both immediate and long-term needs. For the Rural and Remote Digital Healthcare Strategy, Geode Solutions provided the strategic advisory necessary to develop an investment roadmap designed to deliver real value to rural and remote areas. Collaborating closely with Queensland Health, we shaped a plan that outlines the critical investments required to support digital healthcare infrastructure in these regions.

This strategy prioritised the deployment of integrated health systems, modernisation of communications, and reliable health information technology expansion. By extending the roadmap beyond immediate milestones, we ensured alignment with Queensland Health’s broader digital transformation agenda. Our recommendations also focused on cost-effectiveness—ensuring that limited rural healthcare resources could be used efficiently while supporting future scalability and sustainability.

Crafting an Effective Implementation Approach

A well-structured implementation strategy is critical for delivering real outcomes. Geode Solutions supported the development of a phased, risk-based implementation plan tailored to the diverse needs of Queensland’s rural and remote healthcare providers. This included planning for systems like the integrated electronic Medical Record (ieMR) and Medical Director, ensuring consistent access to patient data across facilities.

Our approach allowed Queensland Health to prioritise high-need areas, mitigate disruption, and scale implementations at a pace that aligned with local capability. By avoiding a one-size-fits-all model, we helped ensure that each site received a tailored plan optimised for their workflows and resourcing.

Building a Governance Framework and Ensuring Strategic Alignment

Effective digital transformation demands strong governance. Geode Solutions played a key role in establishing governance frameworks to support accountability, transparency, and decision-making. We worked with stakeholders across Queensland Health to create advisory boards and protocols that empowered timely, informed decisions.

Our engagement with executive leadership ensured that all strategy components—investment, implementation, and governance—remained aligned with Queensland Health’s long-term vision. This integration positioned the strategy as a core element of broader healthcare reform, not a siloed project.

Optimising Resources for Efficient Delivery

Recognising the resource constraints in rural regions, we focused on optimising existing assets to minimise new investment needs. Our detailed assessment of Queensland Health’s infrastructure allowed us to identify areas where reuse and augmentation could accelerate implementation while controlling costs.

We also advised on resource distribution across project phases to support staged delivery, enabling communities to benefit from improvements earlier in the program lifecycle.

Empowering Rural Communities Through Equitable Healthcare Access

The Rural and Remote Digital Healthcare Strategy represents a transformative opportunity to deliver high-quality healthcare access to Queensland’s most underserved communities. Geode Solutions’ strategic guidance has helped lay the foundation for a connected, equitable digital healthcare future.

Equitable access means delivering the same standard of care—regardless of geography. Our work directly supports Queensland Health’s mission to serve all residents fairly, driving outcomes that improve both reach and quality of care.

Looking Ahead

At Geode Solutions, our role extends beyond delivering solutions—we provide the strategic thinking that enables long-term success. The Rural and Remote Digital Healthcare Strategy is just one example of how careful planning, governance, and investment alignment can reshape healthcare for the better.

We’re proud to support Queensland Health and look forward to continuing our role as trusted advisors in digital healthcare transformation.

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