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Talking HealthTech

Talking HealthTech•www.talkinghealthtech.com
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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.
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Episodes

227 - Adjusting care pathways for future trends. Michael Davies, Global Health

Have you ever wondered how the fragmented issues that plague the healthcare sector could be remedies. What about digitising community care so that clinicians don’t have to travel with tubs of paper? The future of healthcare delivery is essential and in this episode, we hear how interoperability can solve those and other problems.

Apr 04, 2022•26 min

224 - Hype vs reality: Artificial intelligence in healthcare; Brian Mitchell, Katja Beitat & Nicholas Therkelsen-Terry (Summer Summit 2022)

Have you ever watched a movie or maybe a documentary detailing how awesome AI is and its potential application to healthcare. Or maybe you are in the healthcare space you wonder if AI can make some tasks easier for you. In this episode, Pete and his guests discuss the possibilities and the hype of AI’s application in healthcare delivery.

Mar 23, 2022•29 min

223 - The evolving models of care; Dr Malcolm Pradhan, and Richard Taggart (Summer Summit)

There is no doubt that COVID-19 has changed the way we do healthcare, but are the permanent changes? In this episode, Pete and his two guests, Dr Malcolm Pradhan and Richard Taggart, discuss the evolving models of care and how Sydney LHD has responded to COVID-19. They also explore how technology vendors have supported healthcare services through this time and much more.

Mar 21, 2022•25 min

222 - The role of telehealth in rural and remote Australia

Have you ever wondered what can be done to improve telehealth offerings, particularly within rural and remote Australia? Well, this episode is filled with reflections that centre around that idea. In this episode, Pete takes us down memory lane for a pretty widespread look at the issues facing telehealth, like funding and suggestions on how to remedy these problems.

Mar 16, 2022•30 min

213 - Overcoming the challenges of caregiving for individuals with autism, Jim Tafur, Astrid360

If you’re a parent or care provider for someone with autism, have you ever wondered if there was a possibility to make the care easier and less expensive? Well, there is, and in this episode, Pete and Tim go over a bunch of facts about autism, including its hefty cost and the challenges associated with caring for a child or adult diagnosed with the condition. This episode also looks at how digital health can successfully reduce care costs and provide personalised interventions.

Feb 14, 2022•21 min

210 - Creating a seamless patient experience using technology for General Practice with Ross Hadfield from WeKo

If you’re a clinician or practice manager, then you know the stresses associated with data entry for appointment setting, gathering demographics and medical history. Also, preventative care for chronic disease often goes undone because of time constraints. What if there was a way to solve these issues with one platform? In this episode, we learn how technology can impact patient engagement and preventative care.

Feb 02, 2022•22 min

208 - Fully sick; disability inclusion in digital health. Gillian Mason

In this episode, you will learn about the accessibility of healthcare for people with a disability and the role of digital health when it comes to disability inclusion. This episode also looks at disability in Australia in general and hyper-personalising healthcare accessibility. Plus you get some really great tips on forging a career journey or unique path even with a disability.

Jan 26, 2022•28 min

207 - Addressing violence and aggression in healthcare using innovative technologies; Nathan Moore & Dr Jennifer Davids, Western Sydney LHD

If you’re a clinical staff member, chances are, you’ve interacted or will interact with an aggressive patient of caregiver. Situations like these are dangerous for staff and they are becoming quite frequent. The WSLHD looks to solve this issue with collaboration and innovation. Learn more about how virtual reality can train and prepare clinical staff for aggressive situations.

Jan 24, 2022•23 min

203 - Advice for introverted tech founders; Louise Metcalf, Gheorg

In this episode you will learn about Louise Metcalf’s journey, career path and reflections. You will also learn more about her progression of doing psychology, then entering the technology space and becoming a tech founder. Plus, why the name Gheorg? Listen to the interesting story about how the name Gheorg came to be and what it has to do with a little robot vacuum cleaner.

Jan 05, 2022•37 min