
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

Dec 29, 2021 • 39min
202 - Unconventional pathway to healthtech founder; Carolyn Mee, Sound Scouts
Listen to this interview with Carolyn Mee from Sound Scouts about her unconventional path becoming a health tech founder, and much more.

Dec 22, 2021 • 38min
201 - The value behind mentorship and being an authentic leader. Adam Brett, ResApp
Have you ever shrugged off the idea of getting a mentor? Maybe you think you know it all and don’t need “old people” telling you anything. In this episode, we learn the value of mentorship, the significance of building a feedback culture within the workforce and why crushing that fallacy of the need for a work and personal self.

Dec 15, 2021 • 47min
200 - Reflections of 2 years and 200 episodes of making it happen; Peter Birch, Talking HealthTech
2 years and 200 episodes collaboration through conversations
Peter Birch is the CEO and founder of Talking HealthTech. He has worked in management roles in healthcare organisations for over fifteen years and has experienced first hand the exciting developments and the frustrating stagnation of it all.
Talking HealthTech is a podcast and membership community for those passionate about technology in healthcare.
In this special 200th episode, Michelle Gardner from the THT+ Community interviews Pete to hear his experiences from this journey of going from episode one to two hundred. They also look at what Pete has learnt over a two-year period.
You will learn a bit more about Pete, what motivates him, his goal-planning habits and more. Hear how you can transition from the corporate world into something more niched. Plus, get exclusive insight into what’s to come for the Talking HealthTech brand.
Check out the episode and full show notes here.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 20min
199 - Adoption of Digital Solutions in Primary Health Care Practices; Cathy Baynie, Australian Association Practice Management (AAPM)
The role of the practice manager is a critical one in Australian healthcare.
Cathy Baynie is the immediate past National President of Australian Association of Practice Management and now holds a role as their Executive Manager, Advocacy and Professional Services.
The Australian Association of Practice Management is the peak body for practice managers in Australia. The association advocates for its members at a government level with the department of health engagement, other key stakeholders and major players in the primary health industry.
In this episode, Pete and Cathy explore the importance of clinical and system Co-design impacting the uptake of digital solutions. They also look at the role that practice managers play in the implementation and adoption of technology in primary care practice.
Check out the episode and full show notes here.
To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Australian Association Practice Management, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here.
Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with some friends, become a THT+ Member for early release, ad free and bonus episodes of the podcast, access to our online community forum, and free tickets to our quarterly summits. For more information visit here.

Dec 8, 2021 • 18min
198 - Hypnosis-based digital therapeutics: Putting the mind back in healthcare. Chris Naoumidis, Mindset Health
Did you know that you have the ability to manipulate your body’s response to situations using your mind? Learn all about that and more in this episode where Peter Birch speaks with Chris Naomidis from Mindset Health about hypnosis as a form of digital therapeutics that combats IBS and menopausal symptoms. Also, learn how hypnosis is applicable to holistic health.

Dec 6, 2021 • 20min
197 - Solving stock procurement problems in healthcare; Dr Namita Gupta & Dr Stephan Kantharajah, Restocq
Have you ever wondered if there is a way to streamline the stock-taking and ordering process in your practice and isn’t it so inconvenient when you need some inventory information but your practice manager is unavailable. But what if there was an ideal solution to mitigate those issues? In this episode, Pete and his guests will share how one platform will solve four major procurement problems. You will also learn how to simplify your inventory process and more.

Dec 1, 2021 • 27min
196 - Medical angels, digital health and creative careers - Dr Amandeep Hansra
As a clinician, have you ever wondered what it would be like to transition partially or completely into the world of digital health? Tune in, as Pete and Amandeep discuss how clinicians can enter digital health in various capacities. Also, learn about the changes necessary for healthcare progression.

Nov 29, 2021 • 27min
195 - COVID-19; the catalyst for change in digital health and interoperability. Amanda Cattermole, Australian Digital Health Agency
Have you ever wondered how many people actually make use of the My Health Record? Tune in to this episode for that answer and more as Pete and Amanda from the ADHA discuss the uptake of digital health during the pandemic and the importance of interoperability. Learn how to communicate with the ADHA. Also, how relevant is the MyHR to Australians?

Nov 24, 2021 • 16min
194 - Using open innovation to build partnerships; John Gordon, Pfizer
As a start-up, have you ever wondered what it would be like to partner with a global brand such as Pfizer? Well, now you have the opportunity to find out. In this episode, you will learn all about Pfizer’s healthcare Hub that gives startups a chance to scale up into the global scene.

Nov 22, 2021 • 21min
193 - One size doesn’t fit all; Simon Terry, LanternPay
In this episode, you will learn the importance of partnering for growth and problem-solving within the healthcare sector. Also, what‘s the state of payments in healthcare? The answer to this question and more are discussed in this episode.