
Talking HealthTech
Conversations with clinicians, vendors, policy makers and decision makers to promote innovation and collaboration for better healthcare enabled by technology.
Learn about digital health, medical devices, medtech, biotech, health informatics, life sciences, aged care, disability, commercialisation, startups and so much more.
Latest episodes

Nov 28, 2022 • 1h
312 - Aged Care Tech Summit 2022 Feature Episode
Listen to this episode to learn about the key themes in aged care at the moment, and what role technology plays to help from various speakers at the 4th Annual Aged Care Tech Summit 2022 in Sydney.
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Nov 24, 2022 • 22min
311 - Improving Health Outcomes in Rural Australia with Virtual Neonatology. Darren Reynolds, Teladoc & Joe Cain, Philips
In this episode, you will learn more about the launch of a virtual neonatology programme in two rural hospitals that connects the expertise of neonatologists in rapid time. This episode also brings to you an in-depth explanation of the difference between using Zoom and this video-consult-specific solution and its importance. Plus, hear from seasoned professionals about the key lessons to bear in mind when setting up a virtual programme and so much more.

Nov 21, 2022 • 20min
310 - How technology can democratise dermatology. Philip Tong, Dermscreen
Have you ever pondered the possibility of a remote diagnosis of skin cancer? In this episode, you will learn about Dermscreen and how it champions digital imaging concerning skin cancer and skin check. You’ll also know more about digitising the skin check workflow, using technology to address shortages of specialists, and improving affordability and accessibility so more patients can access the care they need.

Nov 17, 2022 • 46min
309 - Digital Health Festival 2022 Feature Episode
Listen to this episode as Pete interviews a range of speakers at Australia’s largest digital health transformation event, the Digital Health Festival, as they round up the discussions that took place during their sessions.

Nov 14, 2022 • 31min
308 - Changing the face of men’s health through technology. Sam Gledhill, Movember
If you’re a man, a clinician or know someone affected by prostate or testicular cancer or mental health challenges, then you know how hard it is to access additional care, support or quality resources. In this episode, you will hear more about the efforts of Movember to improve prostate, testicular and mental health care for men across the globe. You will also learn about the importance of having strong academic evidence, the clinician’s role in all of this and much more.

Nov 10, 2022 • 43min
307 - Technology trends & podcasting. Riwka Hagen, Kim Poyner & Chris Smeed - Medicubes Podcast
Hear about Pete’s background in healthcare management including his first job phoning GP clinics chasing up medical reports for life insurance applicants, his own experience running GP clinics across the country including the technical and people challenges he faced and how he overcame them, as well as the power of podcasting and what’s next for Talking HealthTech.

Nov 7, 2022 • 23min
306 - The awakening giant - The rise of Australia’s evidence-based digital health sector. Bronwyn Le Grice, ANDHealth
In this episode, you will learn the recent data regarding Australia’s digital health industry. The current uptick in industry expansion is helping to counteract the pandemic’s effects. And what is the latest research that suggests the trajectory of digital health in the years ahead?

Nov 3, 2022 • 22min
305 - Overcoming medication safety and operational efficiencies associated with controlled drugs in healthcare. James Gold, Modeus
Have you ever wondered how today’s controlled drugs are monitored and kept track of? In this episode, you will learn about the many problems with traditional controlled drug administration, how they affect healthcare settings, and what you can do to change things in healthcare settings that are traditionally slow to make decisions. Additionally, you’ll discover strategies that can make handling the load of controlled drug administration for healthcare professionals in their regular work more manageable.

Oct 31, 2022 • 27min
304 - A digital first approach to healthcare. Dr Patrick Aouad, [cu]health
Learn how digital tools can improve people’s health, how healthcare could be more effective and affordable if medical professionals worked closely together, and the role that an evidence-based approach can play in encouraging businesses to put their workers’ health first.

Oct 27, 2022 • 37min
303 - Commercialisation and collaboration in digital health. Adam Wardell, Previsior
If you’re in the digital health industry, you know how essential commercialisation and collaboration are to successfully turning an idea or research into a company. In this episode, we learn more about some of the many non-traditional approaches to collaboration, the value of diversity, the role of digital health in the pharmaceutical industry and much more.