In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Monica Trujillo, Chief Health and Risk Officer at Telstra Health; Rob Reynolds, Vice President of Clinical Reasoning at Smile Digital Health; and Dr Janice Tan, Clinical Director at Telstra Health.  Together, they explore the significance of interoperability in healthcare, discussing how health information exchanges (HIEs) and emerging technology play a vital role in closing care gaps and improving patient outcomes across various healthcare settings. Key Takeaways: Interoperability is crucial for effective healthca ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Lyndon Goddard and Dr Matthew Vickers from Eucalyptus about the evolution of the telehealth landscape in Australia over the past 12 months and the importance of regulatory standards in telehealth. This episode was recorded in the Eucalyptus studio. Key Takeaways: Evolution of Telehealth: The transition from asynchronous to synchronous telehealth models in response to new medical board guidelines has been a significant change, with positive feedback from practitioners and patients. Market Dynamics: The past year has seen a ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Stefan Mazy, the CEO of DermR Health Solutions.  They discuss DermR Health's innovative approach to diagnosing skin cancer through their DermR Patch technology.  Stefan shares his personal motivation behind the technology and the journey of developing a solution to improve diagnostic accuracy while reducing the burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Key Takeaways: DermR Patch technology offers a novel approach to skin cancer diagnosis using a microsampling tool that can potentially reduce unnecessary biopsies ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Steve Gomes, the Managing Director of Rauland Australia and New Zealand, about integrating digital health technologies in healthcare and aged care settings.  They discuss the development of the Concentric Care Platform, collaboration with clinicians, and the evolution of technology to meet the needs of health professionals and patients. This episode was recorded at the Rauland offices in Sydney, Australia, providing an in-depth look at how technology is implemented in Australia and New Zealand healthcare and aged care ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Alex MacLeod, the Director for Healthcare Solution Innovation at InterSystems, about the evolving landscape of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs).  Pete and Alex explore how HIEs have developed over time, the practical use cases of these systems, and the lessons learned from global implementations, particularly in the US and Australia. Key Takeaways: Evolution of HIEs:HIEs have matured and often reinvented themselves, incorporating new use cases such as public health and AI to remain relevant and useful. Success Cr ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Whitney Luxford, who has extensive experience in aviation medicine and recently founded fit2fly.  The discussion dives into Whitney’s career journey from paramedic to aviation medicine specialist and explores the innovations introduced by fit2fly to streamline the medical clearance process for airline passengers. Key Takeaways: Aviation Medicine Insights: Whitney shares her career journey, integrating her experience as a paramedic and her pivotal role in setting up a medical department for Virgin Australia. In-fli ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Jason Potts and Jamie Robertson from Imprivata about their roles, the company's solutions, and the digital identity challenges in healthcare.This episode was recorded during Digital Health Week New Zealand 2024, hosted by HiNZ, and dives into how Imprivata is helping healthcare providers manage secure access to patient information across various settings.Key Takeaways• Imprivata's Core Function: Imprivata focuses on digital identity solutions, primarily offering a simple and secure way for healthcare professionals to access mu ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Martyn Weir and Dr Kyle Hoath from Oqea about ADHD and mental health care through teamwork and innovative technology solutions. Key Takeaways: • Hybrid Care Model: Leveraging technology to offer patients flexibility in accessing care, such as seamlessly switching between face-to-face and telehealth appointments. • Technological Integration: Use of AI and other digital tools to streamline and enhance the diagnostic process for ADHD and other mental health conditions. • Collaborative Care: Importance of teamwork among different ..read more

In this episode of Consumer Health Partnerships, we speak with Anja Christoffersen, founder of Champion Health Agency, and Dr Adrienne Young, dietitian researcher at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, about co-designing a co-design framework for Metro North Health in Queensland. They delve deep into the need for a co-design framework to enhance patient nutrition and food experiences in hospitals. Anja and Adrienne share their journey of working together, the challenges they faced, and the significant impact of their collaborativ ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Phil Baskerville, Digital Project Director for New Dunedin Hospital, Dan Owen, Director of Health at NTT DATA, and Rachel Wolfe, Chief Customer Officer at Five Faces.  They discuss integrating digital technologies in the new outpatient facility at Dunedin Hospital and the importance of building patient-centred and culturally inclusive healthcare solutions.  This episode was recorded during Digital Health Week NZ 2024, hosted by HiNZ. Key Takeaways: • Collaborative Approach: The project exemplifies the importance ..read more