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Talking HealthTech

Talking HealthTechwww.talkinghealthtech.com
Conversations with clinicians, vendors, policy makers and decision makers to promote innovation and collaboration for better healthcare enabled by technology. Learn about digital health, medical devices, medtech, biotech, health informatics, life sciences, aged care, disability, commercialisation, startups and so much more.

Episodes

486 - Harnessing AI in Healthcare: A Cautious Revolution

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Landell Archer from Pexip about the integration of AI in healthcare and its potential impacts on multiple sectors.  Landell shares her journey from being an exercise physiologist to working in health technology.  She discusses how AI is applied in health care, defence, government, justice and the ethical considerations involved. Key Takeaways: AI's Potential: AI plugins for telehealth can help physiotherapists measur...

Nov 21, 202422 min

485 - Can digital clinical solutions enhance the retention and recruitment of clinicians?

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Steven Parrish, Chief Medical Information Officer at Dedalus, and Viti Handyside, Product Manager for ORBIS EMR at Dedalus, about how digital clinical solutions can impact clinician retention and recruitment.  This special live recording touches on balancing clinical workflows with patient needs and provides insights into integrating AI, telehealth, and other technologies in healthcare.  The episode also discusses the ...

Nov 19, 202438 min

484 - How AI and Digital Platforms are Shaping Disability Care

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Craig Tucker from Yooralla and Dr. Bryan Tan from Salesforce about Yooralla's digital transformation journey in the context of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other sectors.  This discussion explores the complexities of disability care, the challenges in regulatory compliance, and the role of technology as an enabler for clients and the workforce. This episode was recorded during Victorian Healthcare Wee...

Nov 17, 202427 min

483 - Raising the volume of patient voice in cancer care. Movember & Cancer Australia

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Ruby Hartley speaks with Sarah Weller from Movember, Professor Bogda Koczwara from Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, and Cindy Toms from Cancer Australia about the importance of integrating patient feedback into cancer care through advanced health technology.  They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the Pan Cancer initiative, focusing on data standardisation, interoperability, and the role of patient-reported outcomes in...

Nov 14, 202435 min

482 - Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024: Executives and Leaders

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with key leaders from Oracle Health during the Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. The episode features conversations with Shanna Adamic, Executive Director of the Oracle Health Foundation; Sam Lambson, Vice President of Interoperability at Oracle Health; and Philip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Market Strategist at Oracle Health. They talk about a range of topics, including eliminating healthcare barr...

Nov 12, 202434 min

BONUS EPISODE: We've launched a new podcast! 🚀

In this special bonus episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Consumer Health Partnerships , the latest addition to the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network. Hosted by Shelley Thomson and produced in collaboration with the Patient Experience Agency, this new podcast is all about meaningful, patient-driven change in healthcare. Consumer Health Partnerships is designed for healthcare professionals who are committed to putting patients at the centre of care. Each episode dives into how co-designing heal...

Nov 11, 202436 min

481 - Streamlining Radiology Operations with mPower Clinical Analytics. Kristen Low, Lumus Imaging

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Kristen Low , the National Billing Manager at Lumus Imaging about the importance of routine, effective troubleshooting, and early issue identification in healthcare technology.  She explains how the adoption of mPower Clinical Analytics from Nuance has revolutionised billing processes at Lumus Imaging, a private radiology provider with over 130 sites nationally.  Kristen also shares the advantages of involving frontlin...

Nov 10, 202443 min

480 - Addressing Rural Health Gaps: NRHA and Remote Care

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Aileen Lai, the CEO of HealthBeats, Susi Tegen from the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA), and Melanie Molluso from Echuca Regional Health.  They explore the challenges of rural healthcare in Australia, the impact of technology such as remote monitoring, and the evolving role of nurse practitioners.  This episode was recorded during the 17th National Rural Health Conference in Perth, Australia, and captures key con...

Nov 07, 202434 min

479 - Personalised Customer Service at Scale. Roy Hazelwood, Anglicare

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Roy Hazelwood, the Manager of the Customer Contact Centre at Anglicare. They discuss the challenges and strategies in centralising customer contacts, the role of Genesys technology in enhancing service delivery, and training methods to equip staff for handling stress and complex customer needs. This episode was recorded during the Xperience event hosted by Genesys in Sydney. Key Takeaways: Centralising customer contacts at Angli...

Nov 05, 202413 min

478 - Helping people experiencing homelessness connect with healthcare

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Jayne Thompson, the Chief Product Officer of MediRecords, Tim Pegler, the Senior Business Development Manager at MediRecords, and Alison Sayer, the CEO of Homeless Healthcare.  The conversation explores the intersection of digital health technology and services for vulnerable communities, exploring how MediRecords' innovative solutions, including their new admissions module, support the critical work being done by Homeles...

Nov 03, 202424 min

477 - The Critical Role of Technology in Enhancing Prehospital Care

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Stacey Clifford and Søren Rasmussen from Dedalus about the critical role of technology in enhancing prehospital care. Stacey Clifford, with 26 years of clinical operations experience and digital health transformation expertise, and Søren Rasmussen, a product manager with 22 years in medical systems, discuss the challenges and solutions in prehospital care, focusing on ambulance ramping and the use of Dedalus' amPHI ambulance ele...

Oct 31, 202452 min

476 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 6: Empowering Healthcare Through Modern Communication: The Critical Role of Engagement Systems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Jenny Reichard, Senior Industry Executive for Healthcare, Julian Tass, Solutions Consultant, and Tim Deveson, Account Director for Healthcare, all from Genesys, about the critical role of modern communication platforms in healthcare. The discussion, recorded during the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit 2024, focuses on transitioning from outdated communication methods to digital-first platforms, patient engagement, and the future...

Oct 28, 202430 min

475 - Modernising healthcare for connected care

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Angie Bass, Executive Vice President at Velatura Public Benefit Corporation, James Agnew, CTO of Smile Digital Health, and Farhoud Salimi, CTO of Telstra Health.  The discussion covers health equity, interoperability, and how technology and policy are shaping the future of connected care.  They explore data governance, AI, consumer-driven healthcare, and all the associated challenges and opportunities. Key Takeaways He...

Oct 24, 202445 min

474 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 5: Managing the Clinical Networks of Tomorrow's Hospitals

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Alex Swan, Senior Systems Engineer, and Julanne Saltiel, Head of Services, ANZ, both from Extreme Networks, about the critical role of networks in healthcare. They discuss automation’s importance, network maintenance, security, and adapting to technological changes for enhanced network management. This episode was recorded during the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit 2024. Key Takeaways 🤖 Automation's Importance : Automation red...

Oct 21, 202430 min

473 - Enhancing Patient Experience and Reducing Clinician Burnout. Jamie Chew, i-scribe

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Jamie Chew, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of i-scribe, about the integration of medical AI in clinical settings to enhance patient care and reduce clinician burnout.  Key Takeaways: Journey to Ophthalmology and Medical AI: Jamie shares his journey to becoming an ophthalmologist and how his interest in technology led him to explore AI’s potential in medical applications, particularly in reducing the burden of admi...

Oct 17, 202424 min

472 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 4: The Necessity of eMR Systems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Paul Beraldo, Private Health Digitalisation Manager, and Steven Parrish, Chief Medical Information Officer from Dedalus. The discussion explores the necessity and impact of Electronic Medical Record (eMR) systems in modern healthcare settings, addressing challenges and opportunities in the Australian and New Zealand markets. This episode was recorded during the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024. Ke...

Oct 14, 202434 min

471 - Innovating CPD in General Practice. Chris Smeed, Cubiko

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Regina Akacich speaks with Chris Smeed, CEO and co-founder of Cubiko , about the evolution of their practice intelligence platform, the implementation of CPD modules, and their recent expansion into dental analytics. They discuss the origins of Cubiko, feedback from general practices, and the new challenges and opportunities in dental data analytics. Key Takeaways Cubiko's Evolution: User feedback has been instrumental in Cubiko's growth from a practic...

Oct 10, 202425 min

470 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 3: Break Glass - When the Clinical Coding Workforce Can’t Be Found

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Ravi Carothers , Head of Health Fund Relations and Revenue at Healthe Care Australia, Nicole Payne , Head of Transformation of Revenue Cycle Management at Healthscope, and Chris Mitchell , Chief Information and Digital Officer at Hunter New England Local Health District about clinical coding workforce shortages and the role of digitising medical records in addressing this issue. This episode was recorded live at the Talking Heal...

Oct 07, 202433 min

469 - Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: Patient Engagement and Technology Integration. Tara Mahoney and Jenny Reichard, Genesys

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Tara Mahoney, VP of Healthcare Practice, and Jenny Reichard, Senior Industry Executive - Healthcare, both at Genesys. They discuss the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology and healthcare. Key topics include enhancing patient engagement through AI and digital platforms, reducing administrative burdens, and integrating technology into fragmented healthcare systems, focusing on the Australian landscape. Th...

Oct 03, 202420 min

468 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 2: Regional Virtual Care Strategy

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Leanne Anderson , Chief Clinical Information Officer at Data Capture Experts , Katrina Neav e, Manager of Loddon Mallee Virtual Care Office at Bendigo Health , and Craig Simmonds, CEO and Founder of Propell . The discussion revolves around the implementation and benefits of a regional virtual care strategy, particularly focusing on the Loddon Mallee region’s collaborative approach to health services and technology integration. T...

Sep 30, 202431 min

467 - How Quantum Computing & AI Will Transform Patient Engagement. Peter Catt, Virtual Blue Limited

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Peter Catt, Director of Quantum & AI at Virtual Blue Limited, about the role of AI and quantum technologies in transforming patient engagement and clinic operations. They discuss Virtual Blue's solutions like Smart Engage and Neural Insights for Clinic Operations (NICO) and dive deep into how these applications enhance healthcare efficiency and patient interaction. Key Takeaways Smart Engage: A conversational AI solution pr...

Sep 26, 202428 min

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with leading voices from healthtech vendors during the Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024. Guests include Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Phillip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Business Strategist at Oracle Health; Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer of Best Practice Software; and Kaye Hocking, Chief Product Officer at Alcidion. The discussion covers the importance of healthtech integration, consumer needs, standardisa...

Sep 23, 202432 min

465 - Designing for Dignity: Health Tech Innovations for Older Adults

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Regina Akacich speaks with Lynette Reeves , Behaviour Change Specialist at Miroma Project Factory , and Professor Kim Delbaere , Senior Principal Research Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia. They explore the development of health technology for older adults, focusing on gamification, human-centred design, and balancing personalised care with standardised protocols. Key Takeaways Flexibility in Product Development: There is a need to adapt hea...

Sep 19, 202441 min

464 - Digital Front Door: A Platform Connecting Clinicians and Consumers

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Elaria Paul, Product Portfolio Manager for Consumer Engagement at Global Health - MasterCare. They explore the concept of the digital front door, exploring its impact on patient engagement, healthcare accessibility, and the integration of modern technologies like telehealth and smart forms in the healthcare sector. Key Takeaways Digital Front Door: An all-in-one patient engagement platform designed to streamline patient interac...

Sep 12, 202422 min

463 - HIC 2024 Feature Episode

This special episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast was recorded live at HIC 2024, hosted by the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) in Brisbane. Talking HealthTech collaborated with AIDH to bring the Digital Health Studio to the expo floor, where Peter Birch from Talking HealthTech recorded discussions with key speakers and thought leaders who represented at the event. This episode features four of those conversations with leaders shaping the future of digital health in Australia...

Sep 09, 202441 min

BONUS EPISODE: Medicubes - New Developments in Chronic Disease Care and Aged Care Incentives: A Deep Dive

This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Medicubes. Subscribe to their show below: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/medicubes/id1635000183 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H6hJ1lMo8Wt5OK2rzLFkZ ----- In this episode of Medicubes, join hosts Chris, Riwka, and Kim as they delve into the latest changes in chronic disease management and the GP aged care incentives. Focusing on how the new Medic...

Sep 02, 202429 min

462 - Medtech Conference Preview: MedTech Industry Innovations and Health System Reforms. Ian Burgess, MTAA

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Ian Burgess, CEO of the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA). They delve into the complexities and opportunities within the medtech industry, discussing its growth, challenges, and the upcoming MTAA conference. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including regulatory barriers, digital health, innovation, and the sustainability of Australia's healthcare system. To learn more and register for the MTAA Medt...

Aug 29, 202427 min

461 - Digital Health Strategies in Action: How Sydney LHD Tackles Clinical Documentation Challenges

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Dr Angus Ritchie and Dr Andrew Wilson from Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) to explore the intricate ways technology, particularly advanced clinical documentation systems like Dragon Medical One, is utilised to alleviate the pressures of rising healthcare demands. Angus and Andrew offer insights from both strategic and frontline perspectives, discussing the challenges faced by SLHD's innovative solutions being implemented an...

Aug 26, 202428 min

460 - Innovative models of care: Digital Advice & Guidance with Consultmed

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by A/Prof Vikram Palit, Dr Phil Tong, and Rosie Wilson to discuss the changing landscape of healthcare information and access in Australia. They explore the effectiveness of Consultmed’s Advice & Guidance capability in facilitating specialist care, reducing unnecessary hospital visits, and providing educational value for GPs. Rosie also shares her personal challenges within the healthcare system and the potential benefits of e...

Aug 22, 202433 min

459 - Streamlined Staff Immunisation: Linden Bungey & Desleigh Smith, Ocean Health Systems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Linden Bungey and Desleigh Smith from Ocean Health Systems about their innovative contributions to digital health. Recorded during HIC 2024, the conversation explores Ocean Health Systems' products, their applications in infection control and staff health, and the importance of data-driven decision-making in healthcare settings. Key Takeaways Ocean Health Systems has been in the digital health space for 25 years and is now focus...

Aug 19, 202420 min