In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with a panel of distinguished guests including Simone Clarke, CEO of UN Women Australia; Dr Stephanie Allen, Partner at Kearney; Kathryn Evans, Managing Director of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Australia Pty Ltd; Professor James Elliott, Director of The Kolling Institute; Professor Bronwyn Graham, Director of the Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine; Dr Elizabeth Shaw, Interventional Cardiologist and Director of Cardiol...
Dec 09, 2024•52 min
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Serge Lauriou from My Medic Watch about integrating smart technology in healthcare, focusing on their smartwatch applications. This episode was recorded during HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas and discusses My Medic Watch's journey and future direction, highlighting consumer and provider benefits. Key Takeaways: Purpose and Scope: My Medic Watch develops smartwatch applications that detect seizures, falls, and cardiac events, aiming to pr...
Dec 02, 2024•18 min
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Mani Sahihi and Luke Fletcher from Foxo at HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas. Recorded at The Venetian Expo Center, this episode explores Foxo's growth journey, its innovative solutions in secure communication within healthcare, and its expansion from radiology into other sectors such as hospitals, pathology, and pharmacies. Key Takeaways: 📈 Growth Beyond Radiology: Foxo's initial focus was on secure communication in radiology, but ...
Nov 28, 2024•13 min
n this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Regina Akacich speaks with Steven McPhail, Amina Tariq, and Sundresan Naicker from the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI) about the state of digital health, the misconceptions around predictive models, and the need for a systems approach to healthcare innovation. Key Takeaways AI's Potential: AI plugins for telehealth can help physiotherapists measure joint angles and range of motion, while AI for wound care management offers obje...
Nov 26, 2024•39 min
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with William Hadden, the Managing Director of Oneview Healthcare for the ANZ region. They discuss Oneview's Care Experience Platform, its impact on patient care, and the importance of technology integration in healthcare settings. Key Takeaways: Oneview Care Experience Platform : Oneview provides a platform that enhances patient care and optimizes care team workflows within hospital settings through technology. Comprehensive Patien...
Nov 24, 2024•16 min
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, 2024•22 min
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, 2024•38 min
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, 2024•27 min
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, 2024•35 min
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, 2024•34 min
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, 2024•36 min
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, 2024•43 min
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, 2024•34 min
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, 2024•13 min
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, 2024•24 min
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, 2024•52 min
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, 2024•30 min
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, 2024•45 min
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, 2024•30 min
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, 2024•24 min
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, 2024•34 min
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, 2024•25 min
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, 2024•33 min
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, 2024•20 min
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, 2024•31 min
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, 2024•28 min
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, 2024•32 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2024•22 min
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, 2024•41 min
