442 - Australian Healthcare Week 2024 Feature Episode

In this feature episode of Talking HealthTech, recorded at Australian Healthcare Week 2024, a number of industry experts uncover insights and practices transforming the healthcare landscape. 

Check out conversations with Voni Leighton, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Vitalis Healthcare at Home; Gareth Sherlock, Former Chief Information Officer at Cleveland Clinic London; Dr Emily Kirkpatrick, Executive Medical Director at Calvary-Medibank Joint Venture (CMJV); Nirvana Luckraj, Chief Medical Officer at Healthdirect Australia; Dr John F. Lambert, Chief Clinical Information Officer at NT Health; Tim Deveson, Account Director for Healthcare Industry at Genesys; and Ken Saman, CEO of Personify Care. 

From digital transformation to patient-centric care and innovative technologies, this episode covers diverse themes pivotal to the future of healthcare in Australia and beyond.

Key Takeaways

• Collaboration and Patient-Centric Care: Voni Leighton highlights the success of at-home services for high-acuity patients through Vitalis Healthcare at Home, stressing the importance of collaboration among healthcare providers to deliver patient-centric care.
• Global Market Experiences and Success Factors: Gareth Sherlock discusses essential lessons from large-scale healthcare transformations across global markets, emphasising the significance of organisational culture, stakeholder engagement, reliable partnerships, governance, and financial stewardship.
• Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Tim Deveson provides insights into improving patient and employee experiences through digital health solutions, including self-service bots and omnichannel engagement.
• AI and Decision Support: Nirvana Luckraj explains the challenges and triumphs of implementing an AI clinical decision-support system tailored to Australian healthcare needs, which has improved accuracy and usability.
• Executive Insights and Funding Models: Dr Emily Kirkpatrick addresses the need for funding reform and the potential of virtual and digital technologies in delivering care, particularly for multicultural communities and individuals with disabilities.
• Human-Centred Design and Inclusivity: Dr John F. Lambert shares the principles of designing healthcare solutions for diverse populations, moving from a hospital-centric approach to a more inclusive model.
• Innovative Consent Pathways: Ken Saman discusses a new digital consent pathway developed for genetic testing, which enhances patient understanding and improves the overall care experience.

Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.

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