371 - Reducing record hospital wait times that cost Australian lives. Kate Quirke - Alcidion & Martin Moszczynski - Olinqua

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch interviews Kate Quirke, CEO of Alcidion, and Martin Moszczynski, founder of Olinqua. 

The discussion revolves around the partnership between Alcidion and Olinqua to improve hospital operations using clinical and operational data. They delve into the challenges faced by the healthcare system in Australia, the power of data in improving patient care, and the role of technology in enabling healthcare advancements.

Key Takeaways:

- The partnership between Alcidion and Olinqua aims to address long wait times and ramping in the healthcare system, providing a meaningful solution to a pressing issue.

- The digitisation of building management, security systems, and fire panels has resulted in a wealth of data that can be harnessed to predict future needs and optimise facility management.

- Exposing and utilising data on bed availability and other operational aspects can expedite patient care and enhance hospital operations.

- Automating administrative tasks through technology can free up more time for clinicians to focus on patient care.

- Technology serves as an enabler for improving healthcare, but it is crucial to have an ecosystem that supports hospital operation centres.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Meet Martin Moszczynski, Olinqua

01:30 - Meet Kate Quirke, Alcidion

02:28 - Miya Central

03:30 - The Power Of Real Time Data

03:55 - Ambulance Ramping & ED Wait Times

05:53 - Giving Clinicians More Time To Care

09:15 - The Past Predicts The Future

10:28 - Future Of Collaboration In Healthcare

11:55 - Miya Central Next Steps

13:00 - Outro

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