Talking HealthTech

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 and Policy Changes: Exploring the federal budget cuts to technology and innovation in New Zealand healthcare and their implications. • Opportunities in HealthTech: Despite challenges, opportunities exist to thrive through collaboration and essential tech improvements. • Clinical Informatics and Allied Health: Highlighting the role of clinical informatics in patient management and cross-discipline collaboration. • Technology Integration and Workforce: Discussing how AI and new technologies can tackle workforce shortages and boost healthcare efficiency. Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. These are just a handful of the conversations we had at Digital Health Week NZ 2024. To catch all the other interviews, head over to our YouTube channel for a full playlist of all the discussions. Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it. Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meetups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko, and Paul Copeland, Partner at William Buck Australia, dive into enhancing general practices. They discuss integrating Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with patient outcomes, showcasing how technology can streamline healthcare. The conversation highlights the necessity for GPs to embrace business management skills alongside clinical duties. They also explore the importance of building a supportive community for practice owners to share experiences and mentorship, paving the way for future leaders in healthcare.

Liz Ashall-Payne, Founding CEO of ORCA, and Megan Robertson, Group Chief Research Officer at St Vincent's Health Australia, discuss the future of digital healthcare. They highlight the importance of establishing standardized frameworks to foster trust in healthcare technology. The conversation also covers transformative advancements like electronic medication prescribing, which enhance patient safety. Additionally, they explore the role of AI in alleviating healthcare professional burnout and the potential of synthetic data for developing innovative solutions.

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 conversations that Talking HealthTech captured during the event. Key Takeaways 🏥 Corporate Efforts in Healthcare: The challenges major corporations face in delivering healthcare services are attributed to their inability to meet consumer needs effectively. 🌐 Shift Towards Virtual Care: A growing trend comparable to the rise of e-commerce is emerging, which could transform healthcare delivery through virtual care solutions. 🧬 Genetic Sequencing and Preventative Care: Insights are shared on the role of genetic sequencing in predicting health outcomes and providing personalized health recommendations. 📊 Demographic Data in Healthcare: The importance of collecting demographic data, such as race and gender identity, is underscored to enhance healthcare delivery and ensure equitable access. 🤖 AI Safety and Reliability: The need for transparency and robust data in AI tools is emphasized to ensure patient care safety, reliability, and accuracy. 📈 Healthcare Data Management: Efforts to develop a data layer that transforms healthcare data into actionable insights are described as a step toward improving overall healthcare management. Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it. Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

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 episode was recorded during the celebration event for the 2024 cohort. Key Takeaways:Program Structure: Structured as a six-month blended learning experience, the program is designed to cultivate leadership capabilities tailored to the digital health domain.Benefits of the Leadership Program: The leadership program benefits new and experienced managers by creating valuable networking opportunities within the digital health sector.Positive Experiences and Empowerment: The program fosters empowerment and personal transformation, focusing on networking and skill enhancement for professionals in various roles across the health system.Transition to Digital Health: The program supports professionals transitioning into digital health from clinical or other fields, focusing on improving safety, quality, and medication management.Encouraging Participation: The initiative encourages professionals to explore opportunities in digital health leadership, highlighting the program’s role in fostering skill development and professional networking.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

Raelene Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer at eHealth Queensland, shares insights into implementing a unified EMR system across Queensland. She highlights the centralization of health records, which boosts clinician efficiency and improves patient care. The conversation also touches on the broader digital transformation in healthcare, emphasizing challenges and successes in adopting electronic medical records. Additional topics include the importance of patient portals and strategies for enhancing interoperability in health tech systems.

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 Cardiology at Sydney Adventist Hospital and Shaw Cardiology; and Dr Roopa Mehta, Consultant at Kearney.The discussion, recorded as part of the Kearney round table, explores domestic violence, healthcare disparities, leadership representation, economic empowerment, and the significant impact of investing in women's health on the nation's economic and social fabric.Key TakeawaysUN Women Australia Focus: The organisation is committed to raising advocacy, awareness, and funds for vital programs addressing women's health, education, equality, and protection in Australia.Emergency Situations: Women have higher mortality rates in emergencies due to familial responsibilities, necessitating better emergency response strategies.Economic Empowerment: Financial independence for women is crucial for overall societal progress.Investment in Women's Health: Increased awareness and investment in health areas disproportionately affecting women can yield significant economic benefits.Gender Representation in Leadership: Underrepresentation of women in leadership roles remains a concern despite progressing female political representation.Clinical Trials and Research: Emphasis on including women in clinical trials to ensure gender-specific healthcare findings and solutions.Sustainable Development Goals: Gender equality is pivotal for achieving all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

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 provide immediate assistance through automated alerts to caregivers.Data and AI Integration: The company is leveraging AI and machine learning to predict medical events before they occur, potentially preventing falls and seizures.Consumer and B2B Shifts: Initially a consumer-focused product, My Medic Watch is transitioning to a B2B model to better integrate into healthcare systems and provide comprehensive patient monitoring.Commercial Smartwatches: The application is designed to work on existing commercial smartwatches, utilising their health data and sensors.Predictive Analytics: Emphasis on capturing continuous health data to create predictive models for medical events, highlighting a proactive approach in healthcare.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet-ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

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 have significantly expanded their platform to encompass hospitals, pathology, pharmacy, and primary care.🔒 Secure Communication: The foundation remains secure communication, but it now includes document sharing, video, and messaging capabilities, all designed to navigate industry challenges like bureaucracy and policy.🌍 US Market Relevance: Foxo's solutions address communication challenges in Australia and the US, adapting to local needs while solving common issues in healthcare communication.🔄 Change Management and Adoption: Successful integration into existing systems can simplify change management and increase adoption rates, crucial for platforms like Foxo.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

In a deep dive into digital health, guests Steven McPhail, Amina Tariq, and Sundresan Naicker from AusHSI share their insights on the challenges and opportunities in this evolving field. They discuss AI's potential in telehealth and the need for a careful balance between technology and human touch in patient care. Ethical concerns around data privacy are addressed, alongside the importance of co-designing solutions with healthcare practitioners. Their vision sees AI reducing clinician burnout while improving health outcomes—an exciting glimpse into the future!