Talking HealthTech

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Dr Angus Ritchie and Dr Andrew Wilson from Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) to explore the intricate ways technology, particularly advanced clinical documentation systems like Dragon Medical One, is utilised to alleviate the pressures of rising healthcare demands. Angus and Andrew offer insights from both strategic and frontline perspectives, discussing the challenges faced by SLHD's innovative solutions being implemented and what the future holds for digital health.Key Takeaways:Tech-Driven Efficiency: Digital technology plays a critical role in reducing staff burnout and meeting rising healthcare demands without compromising care quality.Dragon Medical One: Dragon Medical One is a cloud-based speech recognition tool that has dramatically improved clinical documentation efficiency during the COVID pandemic.Mental Health Focus: Speech recognition has positively impacted the mental health sector by providing more contemporaneous, detailed, and dynamic documentation.Future of Digital Health: Future trends, including advanced clinical documentation systems that transcribe, interpret emotional nuances, and automate procedural tasks for clinicians, were highlighted.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, meetups, special offers, and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by A/Prof Vikram Palit, Dr Phil Tong, and Rosie Wilson to discuss the changing landscape of healthcare information and access in Australia. They explore the effectiveness of Consultmed’s Advice & Guidance capability in facilitating specialist care, reducing unnecessary hospital visits, and providing educational value for GPs.Rosie also shares her personal challenges within the healthcare system and the potential benefits of efficient referral processes.Key TakeawaysSystem Deficiencies: There is a concerning trend of patients resorting to alternative means of obtaining healthcare information due to the limitations of the current system.Specialist Access Improvement:  Rosie shares her perspective as a patient, emphasising the critical need for timely specialist access and efficient GP-sourced specialist advice.Advice & Guidance:  This innovative platform enables quicker specialist consultations, educates GPs, and can significantly improve patient management before and during specialist appointments.Technological Integration:  Discussions on how technology can bridge the gap in specialist care access, potentially reducing wait times and hospital presentations.Educational Component: The Advice & Guidance platform offers GPs the opportunity to earn CPD points while improving their knowledge through specialist advice.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 Linden Bungey and Desleigh Smith from Ocean Health Systems about their innovative contributions to digital health. Recorded during HIC 2024, the conversation explores Ocean Health Systems' products, their applications in infection control and staff health, and the importance of data-driven decision-making in healthcare settings.Key TakeawaysOcean Health Systems has been in the digital health space for 25 years and is now focusing on new and innovative products.The company uses openEHR standards to develop archetypes and templates that simplify the interface between clinicians and developers.Products like Multiprac are helping healthcare facilities improve infection control by streamlining data entry and providing real-time analytics.Immunise aims to streamline staff health and vaccination records, improving workplace health and safety.- Ocean Health Systems plans to expand its reach globally and collaborate with industry partners to integrate and utilise data effectively further.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, we speak with Tim Boyle, CEO of ARCS Australia; Annree Wogan, Co-founder of ADORA Coaching & Leadership; Nick Northcott, Founder of Chrysalis Advisory; Guy Tsafnat, Founder of Evidentli; Stefan Mazy, CEO of DermR Health Solutions; and Matt Dun, Professor of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Research at the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute. This episode was recorded at the ARCS Annual Conference 2024 and explored various topics such as leadership development, the convergence of medical technologies, data harmonisation using AI, innovative healthcare solutions, patient engagement, and the professional growth of the medtech and pharmaceutical sectors.Key TakeawaysLeadership Development and Team Performance: The significance of developing leadership and collaboration skills within executive teams is discussed, focusing on the Maximising Team Performance framework.Innovative Medical Devices: Insights are shared into developing a next-generation hydrogel condom and the stringent quality and manufacturing standards involved.Data Integration and AI: Evidentli’s approach to using AI for cleaning and harmonising real-world health data enhances precision and integration in healthcare applications.Healthcare Advancements: A new method for skin cancer testing is introduced, which reduces unnecessary biopsies and costs by utilising micro-needle structures and gene assays.Patient Engagement and Data-Driven Research: The importance of embedding patient and family perspectives in drug development to improve outcomes and integrate research efforts is emphasised.ARCS Transformation and Industry Support: ARCS Australia has evolved into a professional association supporting the broader medtech and pharmaceutical sectors by providing networking and learning opportunities.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. We also recorded many more interviews during ARCS 2024 and can’t include them all in this episode, so head over to our YouTube channel to catch the rest!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

This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - The Good GP. Subscribe to their show below:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-good-gp/id1212751478Spotify: https://spotify.com/show/5Rw9eohsYjvMFKKyMWMKl6────────In this episode of The Good GP, hosts Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens speak with Geoffrey Sayer, CEO of Medtech, at the Digital Health Festival 2024. Geoffrey introduces Medtech, an electronic health record system designed to service practices in Australia and New Zealand, providing a comprehensive patient practice management system (PMS).Beginning with an overview of Medtech's capabilities and its market presence. Geoffrey highlights the importance of having a flexible and future-proof PMS that allows for customization and integration with other software applications adaptable to the diverse needs of general practices.Geoffrey explains the concept of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and their role in enabling third-party software to interact with Medtech's system. He introduces Medtech’s Application Layer Exchange (ALEX®), a sandbox environment where developers can create and test new applications that integrate with their PMS. This fosters an ecosystem of innovation, allowing practices to customise their systems to meet specific requirements.Dr Sean Stevens queries about the potential of an app store for PMS, to which Geoffrey acknowledges the growing trend but emphasises the need for standardised APIs to ensure cross-vendor compatibility. They then explore the technical feasibility for GPs to develop or commission customised applications, enhancing their practice management experience.Geoffrey predicts a hybrid model of PMS combining local servers with cloud-based services, advancements in inbox management, and an increase in AI-assisted functions. He acknowledges the appetite amongst GPs for more innovative, flexible solutions and the role that smarter data integration, particularly with wearable devices, will play in the future.The Good GP Podcast is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation.Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Khika Withnell, Mariah Amjad, and Dr Megan Young from Women's Health Road about their approaches to women's health care, the integration of technology, and patient education. They discuss the clinic's mission, the importance of interoperability in health care, and how AI tools transform patient interactions. Key Takeaways:The team elaborates on Women's Health Road's comprehensive and compassionate health care model, which includes the Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Hub.The role of AI, specifically the AI scribe called Heidi, is covered extensively. It assists in reducing administrative burdens, thus improving patient-clinician interactions.Patient education and advocacy are critical themes, with initiatives like the Bleed Better campaign aiming to raise awareness about heavy menstrual bleeding.Discussions included insights into future projects and how Women's Health Road plans to improve patient pathways through technology and personalised education.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.

Lara Spence, the Founder and Managing Director of Digivate Health, and Lindsey Gough, a public health veteran and Executive Advisor at the same organization, discuss the evolution of healthcare delivery. They stress the importance of innovative facility design that incorporates virtual care, especially post-pandemic. The conversation highlights the critical need for seamless technology and the challenges of digital health adoption, particularly in remote communities. They also address workforce pressures and the necessity of a national digital health strategy for equitable healthcare access.

Guests Kate Ebrill and Danielle Bancroft discuss healthcare interoperability, emphasizing the importance of seamless data exchange and the community-driven approach of Sparked. They delve into FHIR standards, practical steps for improvement, and the role of design groups in adapting standards. The podcast explores the vital need for interoperability in healthcare systems and the exciting prospects for data exchange.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Pete hosts The Beat podcast at HLTH Europe 2024 in Amsterdam.In this episode of Talking HealthTech, here a handful of the conversations recorded for The Beat, including Paula Bellostas Muguerza, Senior Partner and Global Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Leader at Kearney, Rowland Illing, Chief Medical Officer at AWS, and Richard Stubbs, Chair of the Health Innovation Network and Chief Executive of Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber. In these discussions, explore the intricacies of building healthcare solutions, focusing on health equity, the transformative power of digital pathways, and the critical role of innovation and collaboration in advancing healthcare.  Key TakeawaysHealth Equity and Diverse Populations: Building healthcare solutions must prioritise health equity, particularly for communities of need and diverse demographics. Innovators must ensure AI solutions are built without inherent biases and put patients at the centre.Digital Pathways: Embracing digital pathways can optimise resources, allowing more face-to-face care for those requiring it. However, it’s crucial to recognise that healthcare solutions are not one-size-fits-all.Role of the Health Innovation Network: The network plays a pivotal role in navigating the NHS and translating innovative ideas into real-life healthcare solutions, emphasising collaboration across various sectors.Cloud Technology in Healthcare: There is an obvious shift towards cloud technology, providing enhanced security, resilience, and high-performance computing to healthcare providers while supporting both large organisations and startups.Addressing Gender Inequity in Healthcare: There are systemic challenges in women's health, including delays in diagnosis and lack of investment. change is needed in five key areas: reproductive health, brain health, heart health, autoimmune disease, and cancer.Collaborative Innovation: Success in healthcare innovation hinges on collaborative efforts among regulators, policymakers, pharma companies, innovators, academia, and the public, focusing on resolving issues in both developed and lower middle-income countries.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 sits down with Nick White, Chief Marketing Officer at Alcidion, to explore the benefits of implementing modern patient flow systems in healthcare. Nick discusses the recent independent study at Alfred Health that highlights the positive impact of electronic patient journey boards on clinical workflows, bed allocation, discharge planning, and overall patient care. With his extensive healthcare tech and marketing background, Nick shares insights on how Alcidion transforms patient flow management through innovative solutions like Miya Precision.Key Takeaways:Enhanced Efficiency in Bed Allocation: The study showed a 67% reduction in call duration for bed allocation, thanks to Alcidion's Miya Precision platform. This freed up clinicians’ time and resources, making bed management more efficient.Reduction in Outliers: There was a significant 17.7% decline in patients being admitted to incorrect wards, improving patient care quality and reducing the length of stay.Real-Time Patient Information: Access to up-to-date patient data has eliminated discrepancies that previously existed between different data sources, enhancing patient safety and care.Improved Discharge Planning: The study highlighted the positive impact of mandatory Estimated Date of Discharge (EDD) entries, which have improved predictive analytics and bed availability planning.Consistency in Workflow: Before Miya Precision, the healthcare facility faced 30 different workflow variations. This number was reduced to 9, allowing staff to move between wards more effectively and maintain consistent care levels.Shorter Length of Stay: A 12.1% reduction in patient length of stay was observed, reflecting the overall enhanced efficiency in the system.Future Technological Advancements: Potential for AI and advanced predictive analytics to further enhance patient flow and bed 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