Technology has become increasingly important in the healthcare industry, with innovations and data analysis helping to improve patient care and streamline processes. However, with this increased reliance on technology comes the need for improved security measures to protect sensitive patient data and critical medical systems. At the RSM Health, Business & Technology Conference, held in Sydney and Melbourne last October, industry experts gathered to discuss the potential benefits and risks of...
Jan 12, 2023•23 min
Hanya Oversby is a director at Health Business Network , a business consultancy that helps medical professionals with strategic planning and connecting with other businesses, especially startups and those looking to grow. In this episode, Hanya discusses the value of inviting successful entrepreneurial doctors to speak on the show and share their insights and ideas with the audience. She talks about the importance of working closely with clients to discuss business plans and increase valua...
Jan 09, 2023•21 min
In this episode Pete discusses the role of a dietitian and the importance of proper nutrition with Chloe McLeod , a registered dietitian and founder of Verde Nutrition Company. In this episode, you can expect to learn: The duties of a dietitian and how they can assist individuals in achieving their health goals through informed food choices and adequate nutrients The benefits of telehealth, including accessibility and the ability to conduct consultations remotely The role of dietitians in the me...
Jan 02, 2023•20 min
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube here . Wearables have the potential to change the healthcare world. João Bocas is a wearables expert and CEO of Digital Salutem. In this episode, Pete and João look at the rise of wearables, their practical application, the barriers to wider adoption, what the future might look like and much more. No doubt, wearables are becoming quite common and so should their adoption in healthcare but with the many barriers that process faces, how can innovation, research, ea...
Dec 26, 2022•26 min
This episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast was recorded at the MTAA MedTech 22 Annual Conference , an industry event for medtech professionals in Australia. During the episode, host Peter Birch has short conversations with various speakers at the conference, covering a range of topics related to the medtech industry in Australia. Some of the key topics covered in the episode include: Engaging with the government: Matthew Versi discusses the importance of the medtech industry engaging with th...
Dec 19, 2022•35 min
This is a feature episode recorded live at the Innovate Health Conference in 2022, featuring a number of speakers who were interviewed after their time on stage. The episode provides insight into the key points discussed during the conference, which focused on the role of digital health innovations in enabling diagnosis and care at home. The main themes discussed in the episode include the importance of collaboration in the healthcare industry and the potential for digital health technologies to...
Dec 12, 2022•33 min
Attention hospitals… don’t be alarmed! David Pare is the Chief Technology Officer at Olinqua Olinqua is helping hospitals to optimise their workforce, healthcare and patient outcomes with unified communications, location and mobility solutions. In this episode, Pete and David discuss operational workflows in hospitals, alarm fatigue in healthcare, the importance of integrations and partnerships amongst healthcare technology and a lot more too. This episode addresses an issue that eve...
Dec 08, 2022•19 min
Driving innovation in aged care and digital health. This episode features a conversation with: Andrew Tulloch - General Manager for Pipeline & Growth at ANDHealth Charlotte Summers – Founding COO at DDM Adam Glasofer - Global Head of Healthcare at AWS, with a lot of experience across the Health and Government sectors George Patapis – Health Alliances Lead, Asia Pacific and Japan at AWS In this episode, we'll discuss how the care of an ageing population will spur technological advancements in...
Dec 05, 2022•26 min
Dr. Louise Metcalf is the CEO and founder of Gheorg. Gheorg is the little robot who helps kids 7-12 years old with anxiety and to build resilience. Gheorg connects home, school and psychologists to make a meaningful impact in kids lives. Listen to this episode to find out how Gheorg can help your kids deal with anxiety, the future of Gheorg and digital health therapies, as well as regulatory information on these topics, will be discussed. Check out the episode and full show notes here . To see t...
Dec 01, 2022•30 min
Listen to this episode to learn about the key themes in aged care at the moment, and what role technology plays to help from various speakers at the 4th Annual Aged Care Tech Summit 2022 in Sydney. .
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr
In this episode, you will learn more about the launch of a virtual neonatology programme in two rural hospitals that connects the expertise of neonatologists in rapid time. This episode also brings to you an in-depth explanation of the difference between using Zoom and this video-consult-specific solution and its importance. Plus, hear from seasoned professionals about the key lessons to bear in mind when setting up a virtual programme and so much more.
Nov 24, 2022•22 min
Have you ever pondered the possibility of a remote diagnosis of skin cancer? In this episode, you will learn about Dermscreen and how it champions digital imaging concerning skin cancer and skin check. You’ll also know more about digitising the skin check workflow, using technology to address shortages of specialists, and improving affordability and accessibility so more patients can access the care they need.
Nov 21, 2022•20 min
Listen to this episode as Pete interviews a range of speakers at Australia’s largest digital health transformation event, the Digital Health Festival, as they round up the discussions that took place during their sessions.
Nov 17, 2022•46 min
If you’re a man, a clinician or know someone affected by prostate or testicular cancer or mental health challenges, then you know how hard it is to access additional care, support or quality resources. In this episode, you will hear more about the efforts of Movember to improve prostate, testicular and mental health care for men across the globe. You will also learn about the importance of having strong academic evidence, the clinician’s role in all of this and much more.
Nov 14, 2022•31 min
Hear about Pete’s background in healthcare management including his first job phoning GP clinics chasing up medical reports for life insurance applicants, his own experience running GP clinics across the country including the technical and people challenges he faced and how he overcame them, as well as the power of podcasting and what’s next for Talking HealthTech.
Nov 10, 2022•43 min
In this episode, you will learn the recent data regarding Australia’s digital health industry. The current uptick in industry expansion is helping to counteract the pandemic’s effects. And what is the latest research that suggests the trajectory of digital health in the years ahead?
Nov 07, 2022•23 min
Have you ever wondered how today’s controlled drugs are monitored and kept track of? In this episode, you will learn about the many problems with traditional controlled drug administration, how they affect healthcare settings, and what you can do to change things in healthcare settings that are traditionally slow to make decisions. Additionally, you’ll discover strategies that can make handling the load of controlled drug administration for healthcare professionals in their regular work more man...
Nov 03, 2022•22 min
Learn how digital tools can improve people’s health, how healthcare could be more effective and affordable if medical professionals worked closely together, and the role that an evidence-based approach can play in encouraging businesses to put their workers’ health first.
Oct 31, 2022•27 min
If you’re in the digital health industry, you know how essential commercialisation and collaboration are to successfully turning an idea or research into a company. In this episode, we learn more about some of the many non-traditional approaches to collaboration, the value of diversity, the role of digital health in the pharmaceutical industry and much more.
Oct 27, 2022•37 min
In this episode, you will learn more about the potential benefits of interoperable solutions toward the improvement of healthcare delivery and outcomes for patients, as well as clinician intervention. This episode also covers a comparison of in-person versus virtual care, scaling in more efficient ways and some advice for those who use virtual healthcare services.
Oct 24, 2022•43 min
In this episode, you will learn how Jonathan Jeffries of Think & Grow supports businesses to expand beyond the shores of Australia. Finding the right people for the right job allows a business’s capacity to expand and grow. We will see how the company can scale for growth.
Oct 20, 2022•32 min
If you’re a part of the agriculture industry, especially large scale farming, then you know how challenging it can be to gather and appropriately use data from several sources. In this episode, we learn about the approach of one company that is aiming to make farming more connected for better data use in decision-making. Also, this episode looks at data convergence versus data centralisation plus much more.
Oct 17, 2022•30 min
In this episode, you will learn more about the work that the nbn is doing surrounding the digital capabilities and infrastructure with the aim of driving healthcare delivery in the future. You will also hear about the nbn’s efforts to enable digital health, telehealth and other virtual care services across Australia, including rural and remote areas, plus much more.
Oct 12, 2022•28 min
Do you know why interoperability is important in healthcare technology? In this episode, you will find out what interoperability is all about. Listen to this interview with Robi Karp, the CEO and founder of Fluffy Spider Technologies, which assists clients in providing better healthcare by offering interoperable digital health software solutions.
Oct 10, 2022•42 min
In this episode, you will learn more about how to translate health strategy into practical, real-world solutions that will be seen in our lifetime, taking the right approach to implementing changes that should improve clinical workflow and patient outcomes. Pete and his guests also discuss a few problems that surround digital health implementation, the use of buzzwords and much more.
Oct 09, 2022•48 min
In this episode you will learn how speech recognition can be an effective tool to assist clinician workforce burnout, as well as improving efficiency and patient outcomes.
Oct 06, 2022•31 min
In this episode, you will learn how health informatics and digital health can make a significant impact on your career. What are the current trends to be a specialist in this field of integrating health and information technology? And what to expect in the upcoming digital health 2022 that will be held in Sydney Australia.
Oct 05, 2022•32 min
Have you ever wondered how a digital hospital differs from a smart hospital? In this episode, you’ll learn about some strategies for maximising the value of digital technologies in a smart, connected hospital. This episode also discusses how communication is crucial in the digitisation of hospital health systems.
Oct 03, 2022•29 min
In this episode you will learn how technology can help people prevent chronic disease and start building healthier lifestyles that can affect policies from the ground up.
Oct 02, 2022•32 min
Have you ever wondered how clinical trials have changed over time? In this episode, you will discover how artificial intelligence is used in clinical trials, specifically in participant recruitment and protocol design.
Sep 29, 2022•37 min
