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
Feb 9, 2022 • 21min
212 - Doctor, Health Tech Enthusiast, Clinical Innovator - Ben Schwartz, MD
In this episode you will learn about a mix of care delivery models to ultimately deliver care that is cost-effective and high-quality. You will also hear a clinician’s perspective on innovation in healthcare and the role that big tech and retail plays in healthcare.
Feb 7, 2022 • 23min
211 - IoTAA and the role for peak bodies in achieving outcomes; Pat Wheaton & Antony Clarke, IoTAA
In this episode, you will learn what IoT is, how it has progressed over time and revolutionised a number of industries across Australia and the world. You will also learn how it can improve health outcomes.
Feb 2, 2022 • 22min
210 - Creating a seamless patient experience using technology for General Practice with Ross Hadfield from WeKo
If you’re a clinician or practice manager, then you know the stresses associated with data entry for appointment setting, gathering demographics and medical history. Also, preventative care for chronic disease often goes undone because of time constraints. What if there was a way to solve these issues with one platform? In this episode, we learn how technology can impact patient engagement and preventative care.
Jan 31, 2022 • 26min
209 - Music and the brain - tackling mental health with personalised music. Nicc Johnson, Music Health
Did you know that the ability to process music has been around probably longer than the ability to process speech and language? This episode covers music as a therapy and how it can combat dementia. You also learn why a professionally composed personalised playlist is better than a regular streaming app.
Jan 26, 2022 • 28min
208 - Fully sick; disability inclusion in digital health. Gillian Mason
In this episode, you will learn about the accessibility of healthcare for people with a disability and the role of digital health when it comes to disability inclusion. This episode also looks at disability in Australia in general and hyper-personalising healthcare accessibility. Plus you get some really great tips on forging a career journey or unique path even with a disability.
Jan 24, 2022 • 23min
207 - Addressing violence and aggression in healthcare using innovative technologies; Nathan Moore & Dr Jennifer Davids, Western Sydney LHD
If you’re a clinical staff member, chances are, you’ve interacted or will interact with an aggressive patient of caregiver. Situations like these are dangerous for staff and they are becoming quite frequent. The WSLHD looks to solve this issue with collaboration and innovation. Learn more about how virtual reality can train and prepare clinical staff for aggressive situations.
Jan 19, 2022 • 21min
206 - Why technology leadership and agility are key for new digital solutions, Andrew Aho, InterSystems
In this episode, you will learn how healthcare technology companies can drive adoption of their solutions, how healthcare providers can create the motivation to implement new technologies and develop skills around new technologies. Plus, we take a look at the issues outside of the technical aspect of healthcare.
Jan 17, 2022 • 22min
205 - Create more time to care by reducing the admin burden; Travis Bias, 3M
Listen to this interview with Travis Bias from 3M about improving hospital efficiency to create more time for patient-doctor interaction.
Jan 12, 2022 • 34min
204 - Lessons from a multi-tasking medical professional and tech founder; Chris Peyton, Ediofy
In this episode you will learn about the rigours and beauty of having a multi-disciplined career. Plus, learn why having a coach or mentor as early as possible is essential, and there are also some bonus laughs headed your way!
Jan 5, 2022 • 37min
203 - Advice for introverted tech founders; Louise Metcalf, Gheorg
In this episode you will learn about Louise Metcalf’s journey, career path and reflections. You will also learn more about her progression of doing psychology, then entering the technology space and becoming a tech founder. Plus, why the name Gheorg? Listen to the interesting story about how the name Gheorg came to be and what it has to do with a little robot vacuum cleaner.
