In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we understand how to optimise the telehealth journey with Sophie Kessler from Coviu. Sophie shares insights into the art of onboarding patients to telehealth services and the resources available from Coviu to optimise this process. As we explore ideas and strategies, we aim to empower clinicians to effectively integrate telehealth into their service offerings, enhancing patient experience and outcomes. Key Takeaways: ? The induction of clients into telehealth is critical for a seamless experience and should be emphasized more by clinicians. ?️ Successful ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Dr Brian Zimmerman to discuss clinical AI-based speech recognition as a tool for healthcare to address workforce shortages, clinician burnout & digital transformation. Dr Zimmerman, an expert in deploying speech recognition platforms in healthcare settings, shares insights from his experience transitioning hospitals to electronic health record (EHR) systems, the burden on healthcare providers inherent to these systems, and how integrating speech recognition technology can help alleviate these issues. Key Takeaways: - Spe ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Linus Talacko and Kai Van Lieshout, the co-founders of Lyrebird Health, about efficiency and functionality of their AI-driven documentation tool for healthcare professionals.  They are joined by Danielle Bancroft from Best Practice Software who shares insights on the importance of strategic partnerships within the health tech ecosystem and how Best Practice Software collaborates with other technology developers like Lyrebird.  Together, the group dives into the challenges of clinical documentation and admin burdens o ..read more

The demanding environment of healthcare work has long been recognised for contributing to high levels of stress and burnout among practitioners.  In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch attends the Creative Careers in Medicine (CCIM) Conference - Meet Me In The Mediverse 2024.  He speaks with experts who explore the depth of these challenges in the industry, advocate for transformative changes, and point towards the integration of innovation and flexibility as key solutions.  This episode features: Cheryl Martin - Chair ACEM Workforce Wellbeing Executive, Australasi ..read more

This episode of Talking HealthTech hosted by Sophie Turner features an in-depth discussion with Travis Hodgson, Chief Operating Officer at Healthdirect Australia, Aaron D’Souza, Strategic Account Manager – Government Programs at MedAdvisor Solutions, and Anish Calpakam, Head of Partnerships at Hot Doc. Together, we explore the integral collaboration between Healthdirect and healthcare software vendors that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the advancement of the Vaccine Clinic Finder and how technology is reshaping access to healthcare. Tune in as we dive into the symbiotic re ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch sits down with Amit Vohra to discusss some big changes in CPD requirements for clinicians that are already in effect, but many don’t even realise it. Amit explains the origins of CPD Home, the changes in CPD standards, and the impact these changes have on the medical profession. Key Takeaways: - The implementation of new CPD standards by the medical board has led to significant changes in CPD compliance for healthcare professionals. - CPD Home has emerged as a solution to simplify and streamline the CPD process, ensuring doctors remain c ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we sit down with Leon Young, the pioneering Founding CEO of Cogniss, to delve into the transformative world of no-code technology in digital health. Leon shares his journey from a serial entrepreneur to spearheading the no-code movement with Cogniss and reveals how no-code infrastructure is revolutionising the way digital health solutions are created and scaled globally. With insight into the origins of Cogniss, considerations for Australian companies looking to expand internationally, and advice on harnessing no-code platforms, this episode is packed ful ..read more

In this episode of Talking Health Tech, Sophie Turner chats with Claire Wu, CEO of Breathe Into Peace. Claire shares her journey from being a therapist to founding Breathe Into Peace, and how her background in mental health has influenced her entrepreneurial pursuits. She discusses the intersection of mental health, entrepreneurship, and technology, offering insights into the polyvagal theory and its impact on the nervous system. Claire talks about developing innovative products to help manage anxiety and shares her experiences in overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship. She provides valuabl ..read more

In this special feature episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch takes us to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for an in-depth discussion at the Arab Health 2024 event.  Joined by key thought leaders and experts, including Mazin Gadir, Ahmed Banna, Dr. Meshari F. Alwashimi, Thom Soutter, Hinda Daggag, Louiza Chitour, and Marwan Abdulaziz, this episode delves into the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities within the healthcare innovation space in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader GCC region. This knowledgeable panel covers a wide range of topics, from the importance of geno ..read more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch interviews Elizabeth Koff, the Managing Director of Telstra Health. They discuss the critical focus areas for Telstra Health and the journey to revolutionise healthcare through technology. The conversation addresses the risks of cybercrime in a digitised healthcare environment and the measures required to safeguard systems, as well as the transformative potential of AI in healthcare and how it could redefine patient care and system efficiency. Key Takeaway: Telstra Health is a leader in digital health connectivity, in particular following rece ..read more