In this episode of Talking Health Tech, Sophie Turner chats with Claire Wu, CEO of Breathe Into Peace. Claire shares her journey from being a therapist to founding Breathe Into Peace, and how her background in mental health has influenced her entrepreneurial pursuits. She discusses the intersection of mental health, entrepreneurship, and technology, offering insights into the polyvagal theory and its impact on the nervous system. Claire talks about developing innovative products to help manage a...
Mar 28, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Ben Hurst, CEO of HotDoc, delves into the world of on-demand care and the evolution of healthcare technology. Ben discusses how patients are seeking faster and more convenient healthcare solutions, which requires a shift from the traditional appointment-based care model to an on-demand approach. Join the conversation to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing on-demand care in the healthcare industry. Key Takeaways: ...
Mar 25, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch interviews Elizabeth Koff, the Managing Director of Telstra Health. They discuss the critical focus areas for Telstra Health and the journey to revolutionise healthcare through technology. The conversation addresses the risks of cybercrime in a digitised healthcare environment and the measures required to safeguard systems, as well as the transformative potential of AI in healthcare and how it could redefine patient care and system efficiency. K...
Mar 18, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded from Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand, Peter Birch speaks with Rafic Habib, the managing director for Clinovera in the Asia Pacific. Rafic shares insights into his background in healthcare technology and the work that Clinovera does in the global engineering space. The discussion delves into topics such as patient engagement, interoperability, artificial intelligence (AI), and the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare technology sector. Key ...
Mar 11, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand, host Peter Birch speaks with guest Steve Zinsli to talk about the innovative healthcare technology company, HealthNow. Steve Zinsli shares his journey and passion for making healthcare affordable and accessible, discussing how HealthNow is changing the game in the industry. From the company's background to its offerings, Zinsli sheds light on their approach to redefining employer-funded healthcare and the impact i...
Mar 07, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special bonus episode of the Talking HealthTech Podcast, we bring you the first episode of a new Season of The Talking Blood Cancer Podcast, by The Leukaemia Foundation. The Talking Blood Cancer Podcast is a proud member of The Talking HealthTech Podcast Network, the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. If you enjoyed this one make sure you subscribe to ...
Mar 06, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Digital Health Week NZ, host Peter Birch interviews Blaik Wilson, CEO of Cemplicity, a company specialising in patient-reported measures. Blaik provides insights into the significance of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) in understanding patient health and experiences. The conversation covers the impact of collecting and analysing this data, the challenges faced in the healthcare indu...
Mar 04, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Healthcare Week in Hamilton New Zealand, host Peter Birch speaks with Jane Prowse, CTO of FiveP, and Nicole Hosking, Operations Director for Radiology and Molecular Imaging and Therapy at Austin Health. They discuss the development of the Baret role-based communicator app, a solution that addresses communication challenges in Austin Health. Jane and Nicole share insights into the creation of the app, its functionality, and the impact it has had o...
Feb 29, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with a diverse panel of experts from the healthcare and technology sectors. Recorded during the bustling HiNZ Digital Health Week in Hamilton, New Zealand, this collection of interviews provides a valuable snapshot of the current and future landscape of health informatics in New Zealand. Featured in this episode: Manu Sione - Te Whatu Ora / Health New Zealand Dr Simon Kos - Microsoft Anne O'Hanlon - Orion Health Robin Bly...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Sophie Turner from Talking HealthTech brings us conversations with a variety of healthcare and technology experts recorded at Victorian Healthcare Week 2023. Key figures include Grahame Grieve discussing the "Sparked" initiative, Rebecca Meynell from the Victorian Department of Health, Cody Johansen from HealtHIE Nevada, Nickola Allan from Maryborough District Health Service, Tim Bowles from Royal Perth Hospital, Jon Herries from Te Wah Tu Ora Health New Zealand, Amy McKimm from...
Feb 22, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch leads a live stream discussion on the current state of analytics and interoperability in the Australian and New Zealand healthcare industry. The episode features guests Robbi Karp, CEO of Fluffy Spider Technologies, specialising in interoperability solutions, and Andrew Aho from InterSystems, a data platforms specialist. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities surrounding the adoption of new technology, interoperabilit...
Feb 21, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch interviews Hal Wolf, President and CEO of HIMSS, a global nonprofit with over 125,000 members advocating for the transformation of healthtech through information and technology. They discuss key highlights and must-see speakers and topics at the upcoming HIMSS 24, critical issues in healthtech, the role of artificial intelligence in healthtech, the modernised INFRAM, and the significance of sustainability in the healthcare industry. Hal Wol...
Feb 19, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we bring you the highlights from the ANDHealth Digital Health Summit in Melbourne. Featuring industry leaders and experts from across the globe, the summit focused on international market expansion and digital health trends. The discussion delves into the challenges and insights gained while navigating the US market for digital health products. Guest speakers, including Dr. Devinder Chauhan, Fiona Hammond, Emma Ball, Peter Hawkes, Kate Merton, Amandeep Hans...
Feb 15, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is in Tokyo, Japan, speaking with Shinya Yamamoto, a startup mentor, clinical research innovation professor, and futurist. They delve into the opportunities and challenges in the healthtech industry in Japan, addressing the impact of an ageing population and rising healthcare costs. Shinya provides insightful perspectives on the Japanese healthcare ecosystem, the need for innovation, and the government's increased interest in supporting tec...
Feb 14, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking Health Tech, host Peter Birch catches up with Professor Clara Chow, a cardiologist and academic director of the Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC). Clara shares insights into WARC's innovative work in addressing chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and lung disease using technology to improve healthcare delivery. The episode delves into the importance of evidence-based solutions in the healthcare space, the development of digital clinical trial...
Feb 12, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking Health Tech, host Peter Birch is joined by Anoushka Gungadin from HeraMED to discuss the revolutionising of maternity care through digitalisation. Anoushka shares insights into the current challenges and limitations in maternity care and the role of technology in enhancing care for pregnant women. They cover the mum-centric approach to care, the features of HeraMED's solution, integration with healthcare providers, and the broader impact on healthcare systems. Ke...
Feb 08, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we are joined by Stefano Bini, an orthopaedic surgeon and professor at the University of California, San Francisco. Stefano discusses the global digital transformation in healthcare and his research in hip and knee arthroplasty. He shares insights on the varying healthcare challenges in different parts of the world, the potential for technology to solve accessibility issues in healthcare, and the increasing adoption of telehealth in Australia. Additionally,...
Feb 07, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Dr Gihan de Mel, a general practitioner (GP) and an expert in health technology. Gihan delves into the topic of preventative care for relatively fit, healthy populations and identifies missed opportunities for early intervention, particularly for women going through menopause. He emphasises the need for technology to streamline GP reporting requirements and tasks, highlighting the potential time-saving and meaningful impacts on...
Feb 05, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast At the HLTH 2023 conference in Las Vegas, ANDHealth led the Australian Delegation of healthtech companies keen to showcase their solutions to the US market. During the event Pete visited all of the Australian company delegate attendees to learn more about the problem they are solving to bring you this episode today. Guests include Bronwyn Le Grice - CEO of ANDHealth, Peter Cranes - CEO & Co Founder of Nutromics, Scott Taylor - CEO & Co Founder of Perx Health, Nishanth Krishna...
Feb 01, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch attends HLTH 2023 in Las Vegas with over 10,000 attendees to speak with industry experts and thought leaders. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode recorded at HLTH, so make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you can be the first to catch all the episodes. In this episode Pete speaks with Maryam Sadeghi, Lisa Shah, Jenna Carl, Mike Montello, and Aaron Gani. The episode delves deep into the world of digital health and technology,...
Jan 31, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch attends HLTH 2023 in Las Vegas with over 10,000 attendees to speak with industry experts and thought leaders. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode recorded at HLTH, so make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you can be the first to catch the next episode. In this episode, guests Kate Brown, Alex Spanko, Chakra Toleti, Ron Dixon, and Holly Miller share their perspectives on the use of technology in healthcare, including elder ca...
Jan 29, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Tracey Wilkinson, host of the Investor Meets Innovator Podcast by Life Sciences Western Australia. About Investor Meets Innovator by LSWA: In this limited podcast series, we’ve brought together ...
Jan 25, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Chantelle from the Spot On Podcast by MSCAN - The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network. About The Spot On Podcast: The Spot On Podcast gives you a baseline understanding and knowled...
Jan 22, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Dr. Elise Putt from Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast. About the CCIM Podcast Join Drs Amandeep Hansra, Dana Phang and Elise Putt as they interview the most inspiring and creative minds in me...
Jan 18, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Riwka Hagen, Chris Smeed, and Kim Poyner from The Medicubes Podcast. About the Medicubes Podcast The Medicubes team bring you a monthly panel conversation of exciting and challenging topics in p...
Jan 15, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Victoria Betton from Digital Ecology Podcast. About the Digital Ecology Podcast The Digital Ecology podcast creates a window into the backstory of technology adoption in the UK’s healthcare syst...
Jan 08, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Dr Sean Stevens from The Good GP. About The Good GP The Good GP, the education podcast for busy GPs; brought to you by Dr Tim Koh, Dr Krystyna DeLange and Dr Sean Stevens. The Good GP is a proud...
Jan 04, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Dr. Elise Putt from Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast. About the CCIM Podcast Join Drs Amandeep Hansra, Dana Phang and Elise Putt as they interview the most inspiring and creative minds in me...
Jan 01, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Chris, Kim and Rif from Medicubes. About the Medicubes The Medicubes team brings you a monthly panel conversation of exciting and challenging topics in primary health care, answering listener qu...
Dec 28, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Tracey Wilkinson, host of the Investor Meets Innovator Podcast by Life Sciences Western Australia. About Investor Meets Innovator by LSWA: In this limited podcast series, we’ve brought together ...
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