In this episode of Talking HealthTech, hosts Peter Birch, Nathan Moore, and Sophie Turner celebrate the milestone of the 500th episode. Reflecting on the podcast's journey from its beginnings to its plans for the future, the conversation dives into personal experiences, the evolution of health technology, and the importance of collaboration in the healthcare ecosystem. This discussion also touches on key topics such as AI, the role of digital health, and potential future directions for the podca...
Jan 30, 2025•46 min
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Pat Wheaton, founder of Core Connect Group, and Elif Kücüktas, Specialist Advisor – Healthcare of Core Connect Group, about improving efficiencies in healthcare tasks, supporting frontline workers, and developing innovative healthcare products. Key Takeaways: • Progress in Technologies: Advancements in electronic medical records (EMR) and handheld tablets have been made, with opportunities to enrich clinical notes further. • Fro...
Jan 29, 2025•40 min
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, hosts Peter Birch and Rebecca McBeth speak with various leaders in digital health at the Digital Health Week NZ 2024 hosted by Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ). Guests include Scott Arrol, James Field, Charlene Tan-Smith, Dr Bryan Tan, Martin Chadwick, Lisa Knowles, Kate Tulp, Dr Kaveh Safavi, and Lara Hopley, covering the state and future of health technology in New Zealand amidst budget cuts and evolving digital landscapes. Key Takeaways: • Budget an...
Jan 27, 2025•59 min
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Krystyna de Lange, Host of The Good GP Podcast; Dr Sean Stevens, Host of The Good GP Podcast; Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Paul Copeland, Partner - Business Advisory at William Buck Australia; George Sotiris, Director, HR In Health; and Dr Michael Wright, President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) about a wide range of topics, including CPD integration, practice management, AI in healthcare, and...
Jan 22, 2025•35 min
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Liz Ashall-Payne, Megan Robertson, and Christopher Bain about the latest developments in digital healthcare. Recorded at the ANDHealth Digital Health Summit 2024 in Melbourne, Australia, the discussion explores system-based trust in healthcare technology, the transformative role of technological integrations in healthcare, regulation and policy challenges, and the future aspirations for digital health impact and accessibility. K...
Jan 20, 2025•29 min
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with a range of experts at HLTH 2024. The discussions dive into various aspects of healthcare technology, virtual care, genetic sequencing, AI solutions, and the importance of demographic data in healthcare. Featured guests include Monica Soni, Michelle Stephens, Dr. Noura Abul-Husn, Pano Anthos, Justin Mardjuki, and Mitesh Rao. This episode was recorded during the HLTH 24 event in Las Vegas and features a handful of the conversation...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with various guests, including Natalie Collard, Eimer Boyle, Kara Burns, Dreda Heard, Sarah Pearson, Lana Bell, Aimee Solomon, Kath Feely, Nirvana Luckraj, Katy Aish, Glynnis Aubrey, and Helen Cox about the Women in Digital Health Leadership Program run by the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH). The discussion revolves around the program’s impact, personal transformations, and professional growth in digital health. This...
Dec 16, 2024•31 min
Peter Birch from Talking HealthTech was in Melbourne, Australia, for the Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024, where he had the opportunity to connect with some of the key senior leaders at Oracle Health from Australia and around the world, as well as their customers and partners. In this feature episode of Talking HealthTech, we focus on those conversations with Oracle Health customers and partners, including Raelene Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer at eHealth Queensland; Li...
Dec 11, 2024•28 min
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 they h...
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 measure joint angl...
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 current chal...
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 Week 2024...
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 enhan...
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 frontline staff in t...
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 conversations o...
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 Homeless Heal...
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 Health Equity ...
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 administra...
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
