In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Dr. Matthew Vickers, Angus Wood from Eucalyptus, and Tiffany Young to discuss the effectiveness of technology in providing real-time support and interventions, the advantages of telehealth digital platforms, and the importance of elevating standards in digital health to ensure safety and efficacy. The Growth of Telehealth Eucalyptus ia a healthcare company providing digital clinics for stigmatized conditions such as men's health, obesity management, fertility, contraception, and perinatal care. Dr. Vickers highlights the co ..read more

What is an Active Implantable Medical Device (AIMD)  An Active Implantable Medical Device (AIMD) is an active medical device intended to be totally or partially introduced into the human body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and is to remain in place. In Australia, the device must be implanted in the body for at least 30 days. AIMDs include a wide range of devices, including pacemakers, defibrillators, infusion pumps, ventricular assist systems and devices, cochlear implants, and neurostimulators. Because AIMDs are designed to remain in direct contact with the body for extended peri ..read more

What is an Accountable Care Organisation? An ACO or Accountable Care Organisation is a group of coordinated healthcare practitioners that pool resources to create efficiencies and improve the quality of healthcare offered to its cohort of patients while reducing costs.  ACOs take two (2) different formats, smaller doctor-led ACOs, or larger hospital-led ACOs. They comprise primary, secondary, and tertiary health care providers, practitioners, and service providers. At the primary level, there are nurses, doctors, and assistants. At the secondary level of ACOs, there are psychiatrists, ra ..read more

The Hola Health team are thrilled to be named ‘standout performer in the health industry category’ by The Australian Financial Review, and in the top 5 fastest-growing start-ups and young companies in Australia as part of the AFR’s 2023 Fast Starters list.   As our CEO and co-founder Lenin says ‘If people can get drinks and groceries in 30 minutes or less by using online platform, couldn’t the same be achieved for seeing a doctor?’.   You can read all about our founders journey here ..read more

Why So Much Focus On Health Benefits? Amid this array of benefits, health benefits are gaining prominence, and for good reasons. Firstly, offering financial contributions to health benefits that an employee wants or needs to access, and would pay to access anyway, helps address the rising cost of living which continues to climb and leaves many grappling with financial constraints. Plus, this allows employees to be proactive about their health, not just reactive when something goes wrong. A healthy workforce is not just a valuable asset; it’s the cornerstone of an engaged and productive team ..read more

The MedApp team attended the Prevocational Medical Education Conference held in Perth, Western Australia, where innovation and AI’s role in medical education took centre stage.  The conference was a melting pot of ideas, particularly around the development and implementation of the new Australian Medical Council Intern Framework. A notable omission, however, was the discussion on the potential impacts the framework will have on clinical service delivery and cognitive load, stress and frustration for clinicians, (both interns and assessors) and administrators. One of the conference’s hig ..read more

New Zealand healthcare professionals are paged an average of 3.5 times per hour and spend seven percent of their workday responding to those notifications. Pager communication often lacks standardisation, content consistency, or an indication of urgency – creating a challenge for clinicians to prioritise requests and manage their workload (Ullah et al, 20231). The result is precious time often wasted trying to connect with the sender to clarify messages. Healthcare in New Zealand, like many other countries, has been grappling with the challenges of outdated communication methods and the subse ..read more

In this episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast, Nick White and Kaye Hocking from Alcidion provided valuable insights into the challenges and solutions for improving patient care and streamlining healthcare journeys.  This discussion shed light on the importance of prioritising clinician and patient needs, utilising technology to address patient flow challenges, and the transformative impact of data integration and interoperability in healthcare.  Understanding Patient Flow and Optimising Patient Experience Patient flow plays a crucial role in managing care delivery for individu ..read more

By Andrew Aho, Regional Director for Data Platforms, InterSystems Healthcare organisations are looking to innovative digital technology to streamline clinical workflows, improve patient care and boost business performance. However, legacy IT systems and practices often stand in the way and make deploying new digital healthcare solutions across the enterprise daunting. Fortunately, help is on the way. Forward-looking health IT leaders are turning to a new generation of cloud-based data integration platforms to simplify operations, overcome staffing challenges and accelerate innovation. Leg ..read more

In a world where health research and clinical trials are crucial for advancing medical innovations, the process of recruitment has traditionally been fraught with challenges. However, the landscape is changing with the advent of technology, paving the way for a seamless and patient-centric approach to clinical trial recruitment.  In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Anthony Murray, Head of Growth at Opyl, shares the transformation of health research and clinical trials through digital-focused recruitment platforms and AI-driven analysis portals. We explore the current state of clinical ..read more