Talking HealthTech

Talking HealthTech

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.

509 - The opportunity to implement safety and quality telehealth standards in Australia

509 - The opportunity to implement safety and quality telehealth standards in Australia

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

Feb 20, • 31:15

508 - Skin Deep: Revolutionising Skin Cancer Diagnosis with DermR Health

508 - Skin Deep: Revolutionising Skin Cancer Diagnosis with DermR Health

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 diagn

Feb 19, • 27:09

507 - Transforming outcomes by advancing sustainable health

507 - Transforming outcomes by advancing sustainable health

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 lo

Feb 16, • 20:41

506 - Is a Health Information Exchange a Destination or a Journey?

506 - Is a Health Information Exchange a Destination or a Journey?

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, incorporatin

Feb 13, • 28:17

505 - Reaching your destination healthy and well!

505 - Reaching your destination healthy and well!

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 paramedi

Feb 11, • 25:01

504 - Secure and Simple: Imprivata's Approach to Healthcare Authentication

504 - Secure and Simple: Imprivata's Approach to Healthcare Authentication

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 iden

Feb 9, • 18:59

503 - Revolutionising ADHD and Mental Health Care Through Teamwork and Innovative Technology Solutions

503 - Revolutionising ADHD and Mental Health Care Through Teamwork and Innovative Technology Solutions

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 A

Feb 6, • 27:01

[BONUS EPISODE] Partnering for Better Health: Co-Design Strategies with Anja Christoffersen and Adrienne Young

[BONUS EPISODE] Partnering for Better Health: Co-Design Strategies with Anja Christoffersen and Adrienne Young

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 jour

Feb 5, • 26:48

502 - Enhancing Patient Care: Technology Innovations at Dunedin's Outpatient Facility

502 - Enhancing Patient Care: Technology Innovations at Dunedin's Outpatient Facility

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 b

Feb 4, • 25:53

501 - Why open, standard APIs are key for collaboration, innovation and a competitive marketplace

501 - Why open, standard APIs are key for collaboration, innovation and a competitive marketplace

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Andy Bond and Michael Strachan from Magentus about adopting open standards to ensure national usability of developed IP, the importance of interoperability, and enhancing collaborative care through sustainable practices. Key Takeaways: • Adopting open standards to address interoperability challenges, moving away from bespoke integrations. • Focus on enhancing collaboration between clinical endpoints, facilitated by FHIR Implem

Feb 2, • 38:36

500 - Behind the Scenes: What 500 Episodes of Talking HealthTech Have Taught Us

500 - Behind the Scenes: What 500 Episodes of Talking HealthTech Have Taught Us

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, hosts Peter Birch, Nathan Moore, and Sophie Turner celebrate the milestone of the 500th episode. Reflecting on the podcast's journey from its beginnings to its plans for the future, the conversation dives into personal experiences, the evolution of health technology, and the importance of collaboration in the healthcare ecosystem. This discussion also touches on key topics such as AI, the role of digital health, and potential future directions for the podca

Jan 30, • 45:30

499 - Getting Back Up from a Major Health Set Back: Patient-led Project Delivery and Innovation from Core Connect Group

499 - Getting Back Up from a Major Health Set Back: Patient-led Project Delivery and Innovation from Core Connect Group

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Pat Wheaton, founder of Core Connect Group, and Elif Kücüktas, Specialist Advisor – Healthcare of Core Connect Group, about improving efficiencies in healthcare tasks, supporting frontline workers, and developing innovative healthcare products. Key Takeaways: • Progress in Technologies: Advancements in electronic medical records (EMR) and handheld tablets have been made, with opportunities to enrich clinical notes further. • Fr

Jan 29, • 39:51

498 - HiNZ: Digital Health Week NZ 2024, Feature Episode

498 - HiNZ: Digital Health Week NZ 2024, Feature Episode

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, hosts Peter Birch and Rebecca McBeth speak with various leaders in digital health at the Digital Health Week NZ 2024 hosted by Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ). Guests include Scott Arrol, James Field, Charlene Tan-Smith, Dr Bryan Tan, Martin Chadwick, Lisa Knowles, Kate Tulp, Dr Kaveh Safavi, and Lara Hopley, covering the state and future of health technology in New Zealand amidst budget cuts and evolving digital landscapes. Key Takeaways: • Budget a

Jan 27, • 58:52

497 - Enhancing General Practice: CPD, AI, and Business Strategies Discussed at GP24

497 - Enhancing General Practice: CPD, AI, and Business Strategies Discussed at GP24

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Krystyna de Lange, Host of The Good GP Podcast; Dr Sean Stevens, Host of The Good GP Podcast; Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Paul Copeland, Partner - Business Advisory at William Buck Australia; George Sotiris, Director, HR In Health; and Dr Michael Wright, President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) about a wide range of topics, including CPD integration, practice management, AI in healthcare, and

Jan 22, • 34:39

496 - Exploring Digital Health Strategies and Innovations at the ANDHealth 2024 Summit

496 - Exploring Digital Health Strategies and Innovations at the ANDHealth 2024 Summit

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Liz Ashall-Payne, Megan Robertson, and Christopher Bain about the latest developments in digital healthcare.  Recorded at the ANDHealth Digital Health Summit 2024 in Melbourne, Australia, the discussion explores system-based trust in healthcare technology, the transformative role of technological integrations in healthcare, regulation and policy challenges, and the future aspirations for digital health impact and accessibility.

Jan 20, • 29:10

495 - HLTH US 2024 Las Vegas, Feature Episode

495 - HLTH US 2024 Las Vegas, Feature Episode

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with a range of experts at HLTH 2024.  The discussions dive into various aspects of healthcare technology, virtual care, genetic sequencing, AI solutions, and the importance of demographic data in healthcare.  Featured guests include Monica Soni, Michelle Stephens, Dr. Noura Abul-Husn, Pano Anthos, Justin Mardjuki, and Mitesh Rao. This episode was recorded during the HLTH 24 event in Las Vegas and features a handful of the convers

Jan 13, • 1:04:10

494 - Leaders in Digital Health: Empowering Women through AIDH Initiatives

494 - Leaders in Digital Health: Empowering Women through AIDH Initiatives

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with various guests, including Natalie Collard, Eimer Boyle, Kara Burns, Dreda Heard, Sarah Pearson, Lana Bell, Aimee Solomon, Kath Feely, Nirvana Luckraj, Katy Aish, Glynnis Aubrey, and Helen Cox about the Women in Digital Health Leadership Program run by the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH). The discussion revolves around the program’s impact, personal transformations, and professional growth in digital health. This

Dec 16, 2024 • 31:05

493 - Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024: Customers & Partners

493 - Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024: Customers & Partners

Peter Birch from Talking HealthTech was in Melbourne, Australia, for the Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024, where he had the opportunity to connect with some of the key senior leaders at Oracle Health from Australia and around the world, as well as their customers and partners.In this feature episode of Talking HealthTech, we focus on those conversations with Oracle Health customers and partners, including Raelene Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer at eHealth Queensland; Lil

Dec 11, 2024 • 28:10

492 - Investing in Women’s Health to Achieve Equity

492 - Investing in Women’s Health to Achieve Equity

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with a panel of distinguished guests including Simone Clarke, CEO of UN Women Australia; Dr Stephanie Allen, Partner at Kearney; Kathryn Evans, Managing Director of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Australia Pty Ltd; Professor James Elliott, Director of The Kolling Institute; Professor Bronwyn Graham, Director of the Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine; Dr Elizabeth Shaw, Interventional Cardiologist and Director of Cardiol

Dec 9, 2024 • 51:38

491 - Scaling Midnight Health to 200,000 patients and launching into Corporate Health

491 - Scaling Midnight Health to 200,000 patients and launching into Corporate Health

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Regina Akacich speaks with Nic Blair, founder and CEO of Midnight Health, about the rise of digital care delivery platforms and the future landscape of healthcare innovation in corporate Australia. Since launching in 2021, Midnight Health has significantly reshaped how Australians access health services, including telehealth and pharmacy delivery, and recently introduced Australia's first comprehensive corporate health program.Key Takeaways🌙 Midn

Dec 5, 2024 • 28:19

490 - AI-Powered Monitoring: Predicting Health Issues and Enhancing Patient Care Remotely

490 - AI-Powered Monitoring: Predicting Health Issues and Enhancing Patient Care Remotely

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Serge Lauriou from My Medic Watch about integrating smart technology in healthcare, focusing on their smartwatch applications.This episode was recorded during HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas and discusses My Medic Watch's journey and future direction, highlighting consumer and provider benefits.Key Takeaways:Purpose and Scope: My Medic Watch develops smartwatch applications that detect seizures, falls, and cardiac events, aiming to provi

Dec 2, 2024 • 19:46

489 - The Next Generation of Connected Health

489 - The Next Generation of Connected Health

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Mani Sahihi and Luke Fletcher from Foxo at HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas. Recorded at The Venetian Expo Center, this episode explores Foxo's growth journey, its innovative solutions in secure communication within healthcare, and its expansion from radiology into other sectors such as hospitals, pathology, and pharmacies.Key Takeaways:📈 Growth Beyond Radiology: Foxo's initial focus was on secure communication in radiology, but the

Nov 28, 2024 • 13:13

488 - Unpacking the value of digital health

488 - Unpacking the value of digital health

n this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Regina Akacich speaks with Steven McPhail, Amina Tariq, and Sundresan Naicker from the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI) about the state of digital health, the misconceptions around predictive models, and the need for a systems approach to healthcare innovation.Key TakeawaysAI's Potential: AI plugins for telehealth can help physiotherapists measure joint angles and range of motion, while AI for wound care management offers object

Nov 26, 2024 • 40:21

487 - From Admission to Discharge: How Tech Transforms Patient Care

487 - From Admission to Discharge: How Tech Transforms Patient Care

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with William Hadden, the Managing Director of Oneview Healthcare for the ANZ region. They discuss Oneview's Care Experience Platform, its impact on patient care, and the importance of technology integration in healthcare settings.Key Takeaways:Oneview Care Experience Platform: Oneview provides a platform that enhances patient care and optimizes care team workflows within hospital settings through technology.Comprehensive Patie

Nov 24, 2024 • 17:49

486 - Harnessing AI in Healthcare: A Cautious Revolution

486 - Harnessing AI in Healthcare: A Cautious Revolution

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Landell Archer from Pexip about the integration of AI in healthcare and its potential impacts on multiple sectors. Landell shares her journey from being an exercise physiologist to working in health technology. She discusses how AI is applied in health care, defence, government, justice and the ethical considerations involved.Key Takeaways:AI's Potential: AI plugins for telehealth can help physiotherapists measure jo

Nov 21, 2024 • 23:48

485 - Can digital clinical solutions enhance the retention and recruitment of clinicians?

485 - Can digital clinical solutions enhance the retention and recruitment of clinicians?

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Steven Parrish, Chief Medical Information Officer at Dedalus, and Viti Handyside, Product Manager for ORBIS EMR at Dedalus, about how digital clinical solutions can impact clinician retention and recruitment. This special live recording touches on balancing clinical workflows with patient needs and provides insights into integrating AI, telehealth, and other technologies in healthcare. The episode also discusses the cu

Nov 19, 2024 • 40:02

484 - How AI and Digital Platforms are Shaping Disability Care

484 - How AI and Digital Platforms are Shaping Disability Care

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Craig Tucker from Yooralla and Dr. Bryan Tan from Salesforce about Yooralla's digital transformation journey in the context of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other sectors. This discussion explores the complexities of disability care, the challenges in regulatory compliance, and the role of technology as an enabler for clients and the workforce.This episode was recorded during Victorian Healthcare Week

Nov 17, 2024 • 27:26

483 - Raising the volume of patient voice in cancer care. Movember & Cancer Australia

483 - Raising the volume of patient voice in cancer care. Movember & Cancer Australia

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Ruby Hartley speaks with Sarah Weller from Movember, Professor Bogda Koczwara from Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, and Cindy Toms from Cancer Australia about the importance of integrating patient feedback into cancer care through advanced health technology. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the Pan Cancer initiative, focusing on data standardisation, interoperability, and the role of patient-reported outcomes in

Nov 14, 2024 • 37:04

482 - Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024: Executives and Leaders

482 - Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024: Executives and Leaders

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with key leaders from Oracle Health during the Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. The episode features conversations with Shanna Adamic, Executive Director of the Oracle Health Foundation; Sam Lambson, Vice President of Interoperability at Oracle Health; and Philip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Market Strategist at Oracle Health. They talk about a range of topics, including eliminating healthcare barr

Nov 12, 2024 • 35:53

BONUS EPISODE: We've launched a new podcast! 🚀

BONUS EPISODE: We've launched a new podcast! 🚀

In this special bonus episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Consumer Health Partnerships, the latest addition to the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network. Hosted by Shelley Thomson and produced in collaboration with the Patient Experience Agency, this new podcast is all about meaningful, patient-driven change in healthcare.Consumer Health Partnerships is designed for healthcare professionals who are committed to putting patients at the centre of care. Each episode dives into how co-designing health

Nov 11, 2024 • 35:56

481 - Streamlining Radiology Operations with mPower Clinical Analytics. Kristen Low, Lumus Imaging

481 - Streamlining Radiology Operations with mPower Clinical Analytics. Kristen Low, Lumus Imaging

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Kristen Low, the National Billing Manager at Lumus Imaging about the importance of routine, effective troubleshooting, and early issue identification in healthcare technology. She explains how the adoption of mPower Clinical Analytics from Nuance has revolutionised billing processes at Lumus Imaging, a private radiology provider with over 130 sites nationally. Kristen also shares the advantages of involving frontline s

Nov 10, 2024 • 42:51

480 - Addressing Rural Health Gaps: NRHA and Remote Care

480 - Addressing Rural Health Gaps: NRHA and Remote Care

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Aileen Lai, the CEO of HealthBeats, Susi Tegen from the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA), and Melanie Molluso from Echuca Regional Health. They explore the challenges of rural healthcare in Australia, the impact of technology such as remote monitoring, and the evolving role of nurse practitioners. This episode was recorded during the 17th National Rural Health Conference in Perth, Australia, and captures key conve

Nov 7, 2024 • 34:26

479 - Personalised Customer Service at Scale. Roy Hazelwood, Anglicare

479 - Personalised Customer Service at Scale. Roy Hazelwood, Anglicare

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Roy Hazelwood, the Manager of the Customer Contact Centre at Anglicare. They discuss the challenges and strategies in centralising customer contacts, the role of Genesys technology in enhancing service delivery, and training methods to equip staff for handling stress and complex customer needs. This episode was recorded during the Xperience event hosted by Genesys in Sydney.Key Takeaways:Centralising customer contacts at Anglica

Nov 5, 2024 • 12:58

478 - Helping people experiencing homelessness connect with healthcare

478 - Helping people experiencing homelessness connect with healthcare

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Jayne Thompson, the Chief Product Officer of MediRecords, Tim Pegler, the Senior Business Development Manager at MediRecords, and Alison Sayer, the CEO of Homeless Healthcare. The conversation explores the intersection of digital health technology and services for vulnerable communities, exploring how MediRecords' innovative solutions, including their new admissions module, support the critical work being done by Homeless

Nov 3, 2024 • 25:26

477 - The Critical Role of Technology in Enhancing Prehospital Care

477 - The Critical Role of Technology in Enhancing Prehospital Care

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Stacey Clifford and Søren Rasmussen from Dedalus about the critical role of technology in enhancing prehospital care. Stacey Clifford, with 26 years of clinical operations experience and digital health transformation expertise, and Søren Rasmussen, a product manager with 22 years in medical systems, discuss the challenges and solutions in prehospital care, focusing on ambulance ramping and the use of Dedalus' amPHI ambulance ele

Oct 31, 2024 • 52:20

476 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 6: Empowering Healthcare Through Modern Communication: The Critical Role of Engagement Systems

476 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 6: Empowering Healthcare Through Modern Communication: The Critical Role of Engagement Systems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Jenny Reichard, Senior Industry Executive for Healthcare, Julian Tass, Solutions Consultant, and Tim Deveson, Account Director for Healthcare, all from Genesys, about the critical role of modern communication platforms in healthcare. The discussion, recorded during the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit 2024, focuses on transitioning from outdated communication methods to digital-first platforms, patient engagement, and the future

Oct 28, 2024 • 31:27

475 - Modernising healthcare for connected care

475 - Modernising healthcare for connected care

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Angie Bass, Executive Vice President at Velatura Public Benefit Corporation, James Agnew, CTO of Smile Digital Health, and Farhoud Salimi, CTO of Telstra Health. The discussion covers health equity, interoperability, and how technology and policy are shaping the future of connected care. They explore data governance, AI, consumer-driven healthcare, and all the associated challenges and opportunities.Key TakeawaysHealth

Oct 24, 2024 • 45:29

474 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 5: Managing the Clinical Networks of Tomorrow's Hospitals

474 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 5: Managing the Clinical Networks of Tomorrow's Hospitals

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Alex Swan, Senior Systems Engineer, and Julanne Saltiel, Head of Services, ANZ, both from Extreme Networks, about the critical role of networks in healthcare. They discuss automation’s importance, network maintenance, security, and adapting to technological changes for enhanced network management. This episode was recorded during the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit 2024.Key Takeaways🤖 Automation's Importance: Automation reduce

Oct 21, 2024 • 29:30

473 - Enhancing Patient Experience and Reducing Clinician Burnout. Jamie Chew, i-scribe

473 - Enhancing Patient Experience and Reducing Clinician Burnout. Jamie Chew, i-scribe

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Jamie Chew, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of i-scribe, about the integration of medical AI in clinical settings to enhance patient care and reduce clinician burnout. Key Takeaways:Journey to Ophthalmology and Medical AI: Jamie shares his journey to becoming an ophthalmologist and how his interest in technology led him to explore AI’s potential in medical applications, particularly in reducing the burden of admini

Oct 17, 2024 • 23:52

472 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 4: The Necessity of eMR Systems

472 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 4: The Necessity of eMR Systems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Paul Beraldo, Private Health Digitalisation Manager, and Steven Parrish, Chief Medical Information Officer from Dedalus. The discussion explores the necessity and impact of Electronic Medical Record (eMR) systems in modern healthcare settings, addressing challenges and opportunities in the Australian and New Zealand markets. This episode was recorded during the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024.Key

Oct 14, 2024 • 33:35

471 - Innovating CPD in General Practice. Chris Smeed, Cubiko

471 - Innovating CPD in General Practice. Chris Smeed, Cubiko

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Regina Akacich speaks with Chris Smeed, CEO and co-founder of Cubiko, about the evolution of their practice intelligence platform, the implementation of CPD modules, and their recent expansion into dental analytics.They discuss the origins of Cubiko, feedback from general practices, and the new challenges and opportunities in dental data analytics.Key TakeawaysCubiko's Evolution: User feedback has been instrumental in Cubiko's growth from a practice m

Oct 10, 2024 • 27:13

470 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 3: Break Glass - When the Clinical Coding Workforce Can’t Be Found

470 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 3: Break Glass - When the Clinical Coding Workforce Can’t Be Found

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Ravi Carothers, Head of Health Fund Relations and Revenue at Healthe Care Australia, Nicole Payne, Head of Transformation of Revenue Cycle Management at Healthscope, and Chris Mitchell, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Hunter New England Local Health District about clinical coding workforce shortages and the role of digitising medical records in addressing this issue.This episode was recorded live at the Talking HealthTe

Oct 7, 2024 • 32:38

469 - Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: Patient Engagement and Technology Integration. Tara Mahoney and Jenny Reichard, Genesys

469 - Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: Patient Engagement and Technology Integration. Tara Mahoney and Jenny Reichard, Genesys

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Tara Mahoney, VP of Healthcare Practice, and Jenny Reichard, Senior Industry Executive - Healthcare, both at Genesys. They discuss the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology and healthcare. Key topics include enhancing patient engagement through AI and digital platforms, reducing administrative burdens, and integrating technology into fragmented healthcare systems, focusing on the Australian landscape. Th

Oct 3, 2024 • 20:00

468 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 2: Regional Virtual Care Strategy

468 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 2: Regional Virtual Care Strategy

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Leanne Anderson, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Data Capture Experts, Katrina Neave, Manager of Loddon Mallee Virtual Care Office at Bendigo Health, and Craig Simmonds, CEO and Founder of Propell. The discussion revolves around the implementation and benefits of a regional virtual care strategy, particularly focusing on the Loddon Mallee region’s collaborative approach to health services and technology integration.This ep

Sep 30, 2024 • 30:50

467 - How Quantum Computing & AI Will Transform Patient Engagement. Peter Catt, Virtual Blue Limited

467 - How Quantum Computing & AI Will Transform Patient Engagement. Peter Catt, Virtual Blue Limited

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Peter Catt, Director of Quantum & AI at Virtual Blue Limited, about the role of AI and quantum technologies in transforming patient engagement and clinic operations. They discuss Virtual Blue's solutions like Smart Engage and Neural Insights for Clinic Operations (NICO) and dive deep into how these applications enhance healthcare efficiency and patient interaction.Key TakeawaysSmart Engage: A conversational AI solution prim

Sep 26, 2024 • 27:52

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with leading voices from healthtech vendors during the Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024. Guests include Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Phillip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Business Strategist at Oracle Health; Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer of Best Practice Software; and Kaye Hocking, Chief Product Officer at Alcidion. The discussion covers the importance of healthtech integration, consumer needs, standardisa

Sep 23, 2024 • 31:51

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with leading voices from healthtech vendors during the Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024. Guests include Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Phillip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Business Strategist at Oracle Health; Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer of Best Practice Software; and Kaye Hocking, Chief Product Officer at Alcidion. The discussion covers the importance of healthtech integration, consumer needs, standardisa

Sep 23, 2024 • 31:51

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with leading voices from healthtech vendors during the Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024. Guests include Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Phillip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Business Strategist at Oracle Health; Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer of Best Practice Software; and Kaye Hocking, Chief Product Officer at Alcidion. The discussion covers the importance of healthtech integration, consumer needs, standardisa

Sep 23, 2024 • 33:36

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with leading voices from healthtech vendors during the Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024. Guests include Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Phillip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Business Strategist at Oracle Health; Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer of Best Practice Software; and Kaye Hocking, Chief Product Officer at Alcidion. The discussion covers the importance of healthtech integration, consumer needs, standardisa

Sep 23, 2024 • 31:50

465 - Designing for Dignity: Health Tech Innovations for Older Adults

465 - Designing for Dignity: Health Tech Innovations for Older Adults

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Regina Akacich speaks with Lynette Reeves, Behaviour Change Specialist at Miroma Project Factory, and Professor Kim Delbaere, Senior Principal Research Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia. They explore the development of health technology for older adults, focusing on gamification, human-centred design, and balancing personalised care with standardised protocols.Key TakeawaysFlexibility in Product Development: There is a need to adapt health t

Sep 19, 2024 • 40:58

464 - Digital Front Door: A Platform Connecting Clinicians and Consumers

464 - Digital Front Door: A Platform Connecting Clinicians and Consumers

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Elaria Paul, Product Portfolio Manager for Consumer Engagement at Global Health - MasterCare. They explore the concept of the digital front door, exploring its impact on patient engagement, healthcare accessibility, and the integration of modern technologies like telehealth and smart forms in the healthcare sector.Key TakeawaysDigital Front Door: An all-in-one patient engagement platform designed to streamline patient interacti

Sep 12, 2024 • 22:06

463 - HIC 2024 Feature Episode

463 - HIC 2024 Feature Episode

This special episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast was recorded live at HIC 2024, hosted by the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) in Brisbane. Talking HealthTech collaborated with AIDH to bring the Digital Health Studio to the expo floor, where Peter Birch from Talking HealthTech recorded discussions with key speakers and thought leaders who represented at the event. This episode features four of those conversations with leaders shaping the future of digital health in Australia

Sep 9, 2024 • 41:09

BONUS EPISODE: Medicubes - New Developments in Chronic Disease Care and Aged Care Incentives: A Deep Dive

BONUS EPISODE: Medicubes - New Developments in Chronic Disease Care and Aged Care Incentives: A Deep Dive

This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Medicubes. Subscribe to their show below:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/medicubes/id1635000183 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H6hJ1lMo8Wt5OK2rzLFkZ -----In this episode of Medicubes, join hosts Chris, Riwka, and Kim as they delve into the latest changes in chronic disease management and the GP aged care incentives.Focusing on how the new Medicar

Sep 2, 2024 • 29:25

462 - Medtech Conference Preview: MedTech Industry Innovations and Health System Reforms.  Ian Burgess, MTAA

462 - Medtech Conference Preview: MedTech Industry Innovations and Health System Reforms. Ian Burgess, MTAA

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Ian Burgess, CEO of the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA). They delve into the complexities and opportunities within the medtech industry, discussing its growth, challenges, and the upcoming MTAA conference. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including regulatory barriers, digital health, innovation, and the sustainability of Australia's healthcare system.To learn more and register for the MTAA Medte

Aug 29, 2024 • 27:07

461 - Digital Health Strategies in Action: How Sydney LHD Tackles Clinical Documentation Challenges

461 - Digital Health Strategies in Action: How Sydney LHD Tackles Clinical Documentation Challenges

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 an

Aug 26, 2024 • 27:47

460 - Innovative models of care: Digital Advice & Guidance with Consultmed

460 - Innovative models of care: Digital Advice & Guidance with Consultmed

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 ef

Aug 22, 2024 • 32:49

459 - Streamlined Staff Immunisation: Linden Bungey & Desleigh Smith, Ocean Health Systems

459 - Streamlined Staff Immunisation: Linden Bungey & Desleigh Smith, Ocean Health Systems

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 focusin

Aug 19, 2024 • 20:22

458 - Inside the ARCS Annual Conference 2024

458 - Inside the ARCS Annual Conference 2024

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 to

Aug 8, 2024 • 46:14

BONUS EPISODE: The Good GP: Digital Health Festival 2024: Medtech's Geoffrey Sayer on Transforming GP Software Systems

BONUS EPISODE: The Good GP: Digital Health Festival 2024: Medtech's Geoffrey Sayer on Transforming GP Software Systems

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 he

Aug 1, 2024 • 14:42

457 - Digitally enhanced Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Management Hub

457 - Digitally enhanced Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Management Hub

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 incl

Jul 29, 2024 • 23:06

456 - Implementing the national digital health strategy

456 - Implementing the national digital health strategy

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Lara Spence, Founder and Managing Director of Digivate Health, and Lindsey Gough, a veteran of the public health system and Executive Advisor at Digivate Health. They dive into the design of new healthcare facilities and the necessity for innovative models in care delivery. The conversation explores the successful integration of virtual healthcare services, the critical role of seamless technology in healthcare, and the nee

Jul 25, 2024 • 45:22

455 - Practical Steps to Healthcare Interoperability: Conversations with Sparked FHIR Experts

455 - Practical Steps to Healthcare Interoperability: Conversations with Sparked FHIR Experts

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Kate Ebrill, Interoperability Lead at AEHRC CSIRO and National Lead at Sparked FHIR Accelerator, alongside Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Best Practice Software. The conversation dives deep into the world of healthcare interoperability.They explore the vital need for seamless data exchange within healthcare systems, the community-driven approach of Sparked, Australia’s national FHIR accelerator, and

Jul 22, 2024 • 35:07

454 - HLTH Europe 2024

454 - HLTH Europe 2024

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 the

Jul 18, 2024 • 36:23

453 - Ripple Effect of Patient Flow in Healthcare: An Independent Study on The Benefits of Miya Flow, Alcidion

453 - Ripple Effect of Patient Flow in Healthcare: An Independent Study on The Benefits of Miya Flow, Alcidion

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 insig

Jul 15, 2024 • 30:50

452 - Navigating Innovations in Healthcare: Supporting Start-ups and Scale-ups Towards Market Success.  Sarah-Jane Anker, Anker Alliance

452 - Navigating Innovations in Healthcare: Supporting Start-ups and Scale-ups Towards Market Success. Sarah-Jane Anker, Anker Alliance

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Sarah-Jane Anker, Director and Founder of Anker Alliance. With a rich background in medical devices and pharmaceuticals, Sarah-Jane dives into the pivotal role of consulting services for healthcare start-ups and scale-ups. The discussion covers everything from strategic partnerships to navigating complex regulations and building robust investor relations. Sarah-Jane also shares success stories and offers insights on the future

Jul 11, 2024 • 17:07

451 - Improving Clinician Engagement and Clinical Care. Dr Rob Pearlman, MedApps

451 - Improving Clinician Engagement and Clinical Care. Dr Rob Pearlman, MedApps

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch chats with Dr Rob Pearlman, founder of MedApps, at the Digital Health Festival 2024. They explore the MedApp platform, which enhances orientation and onboarding for hospital staff, especially junior doctors and nurses. Dr Pearlman shares insights about the MedApps evolution, its impact on healthcare settings, and his dual role as a clinician and developer.Key Takeaways:MedApp Overview: MedApp improves orientation and onboarding f

Jul 8, 2024 • 17:00

BONUS EPISODE: Frank and Fearless by ANDHealth: Andrew Murphy on Healthcare Startups: Robust Strategies and Market Adaptation

BONUS EPISODE: Frank and Fearless by ANDHealth: Andrew Murphy on Healthcare Startups: Robust Strategies and Market Adaptation

This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Frank and Fearless by ANDHealth. Subscribe to their show below:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/frank-and-fearless-by-andhealth/id1724711269Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Amrj4axcU9gwCl7AsS2vj?si=5b53150b3e4b4770────────Welcome to the Frank and Fearless podcast, where we join brilliant individuals pushing the boundaries of science, health, and inn

Jul 4, 2024 • 38:38

450 - Digital Health Festival 2024 Feature Episode

450 - Digital Health Festival 2024 Feature Episode

In this special episode of Talking HealthTech, dive into the vibrant discussions held during the Digital Health Festival 2024 in Melbourne, Australia with a fantastic lineup of guests: Mani Sahihi, Company Director & COO, Foxo; Dr Talat Uppal, Director, Women’s Health Road; Nathan Moore, CEO, Frameless Interactive; Angela Ryan, Lead Healthcare Executive, JAPAC, Oracle Health; Dr Sean Stevens, General Practitioner / Clinic Owner & Director, Grove Medical; Kara Renee Burns, Digital Health

Jul 1, 2024 • 41:04

BONUS EPISODE: Creative Careers in Medicine: Dr Anni Mekhail on a Career as a Product Manager at Google

BONUS EPISODE: Creative Careers in Medicine: Dr Anni Mekhail on a Career as a Product Manager at Google

This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Creative Careers in Medicine. Subscribe to their show below:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/creative-careers-in-medicine-podcast/id1457313295Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0STg3XBXQ90UdwBTeyrM4U?si=wATN80LtSL-dbJUTvUFtNA&nd=1&dlsi=60851d81c3cc44ae------In this episode of Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Dr Elise Putt engages in a

Jun 27, 2024 • 29:58

449 - Connecting Care Across the Globe. Chris Lucas, Orion Health

449 - Connecting Care Across the Globe. Chris Lucas, Orion Health

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Chris Lucas, the VP for Digital Care Records at Orion Health. Recorded during the Digital Health Festival 2024, Pete and Chris dive deep into the world of digital care records, health information exchanges (HIEs), and the global landscape of shared care records. They discuss the evolution and significance of digital care records, the challenges and solutions regarding clinician access to data, and the innovative use of AI a

Jun 24, 2024 • 18:17

448 - Funding for Health Tech in Dementia & Cognitive Decline

448 - Funding for Health Tech in Dementia & Cognitive Decline

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch explore funding for health technology in the realm of dementia and cognitive decline. Pete is joined by Dr Kaele Stokes - Executive Director Services, Advocacy and Research at Dementia Australia; Dr Amanda Vrselja - Program Head of CUREator at Brandon Capital; and Kim Smyth - GM Investment at ANDHealth. In this episode they unpack the new CUREator+ program, which offers up to $50 million in funding to accelerate research translati

Jun 20, 2024 • 27:07

447 - Navigating Healthcare Business Challenges. Hanya Oversby and Jason Borody, Doceo Health

447 - Navigating Healthcare Business Challenges. Hanya Oversby and Jason Borody, Doceo Health

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Hanya Oversby and Jason Borody, the Co-Founders of Doceo Health, recorded live from the Digital Health Festival 2024. They discuss Doceo Health's innovative membership platform, which is designed to streamline and support business activities for healthcare practices. Hanya and Jason discuss their backgrounds, share their insights on the current challenges within the healthcare industry, and explore how their platform bridges the gap

Jun 17, 2024 • 20:34

446 - Does open interoperability leave the door open to hackers? Chris Royle and Stephen Burmester, Dedalus

446 - Does open interoperability leave the door open to hackers? Chris Royle and Stephen Burmester, Dedalus

This episode of Talking HealthTech features a conversation taken during a recent live webinar with Chris Royle and Stephen Burmester from Dedalus. We explore interoperability and cybersecurity in healthcare, reflecting on the balance between open standards and security, the implications of recent data breaches, and the future of healthcare technology.Key TakeawaysImportance of Open Standards: Leveraging open standards like HL7 FHIR can foster innovation and reduce costs in healthcare

Jun 13, 2024 • 54:28

445 - Healthcare AI Evolution: From Machine Learning to Generative AI. Melvin Chen, KeyReply

445 - Healthcare AI Evolution: From Machine Learning to Generative AI. Melvin Chen, KeyReply

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Melvin Chen, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of KeyReply. Melvin shares his global perspective and in-depth insights into how KeyReply transforms the healthcare industry with AI-powered solutions. They discuss KeyReply's journey, the rapidly evolving role of AI in healthcare, particularly in productivity and efficiency improvements, and the exciting expansion plans of KeyReply into the Australian market.Key Takeaways:- A

Jun 10, 2024 • 19:01

444 - Tearing Down Barriers to Accessing Addiction Treatment. Pia Clinton-Tarestad, Clean Slate Clinic

444 - Tearing Down Barriers to Accessing Addiction Treatment. Pia Clinton-Tarestad, Clean Slate Clinic

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner sits down with Pia Clinton-Tarestad, CEO & Co-Founder of Clean Slate Clinic, a virtual care addiction treatment service provider. Pia shares insights into the barriers individuals face when accessing addiction treatment, the journey that led to the creation of Clean Slate Clinic, the innovative approaches they use, and their plans to expand accessibility to addiction treatment services.Key Takeaways:Barriers to Access: Explore the signifi

Jun 6, 2024 • 44:38

443 - Partnering with consumers living with disability to co-design and test digitally supported models of healthcare. Rebecca Barnden, National Centre for Healthy Ageing

443 - Partnering with consumers living with disability to co-design and test digitally supported models of healthcare. Rebecca Barnden, National Centre for Healthy Ageing

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner sits down with Rebecca Barnden, Project Manager at the National Centre for Healthy Ageing and PhD Candidate at Monash University. They explore deep into Rebecca's exciting work on developing and testing digitally supported methods to capture consumer needs and preferences within healthcare. Rebecca discusses her transition from physiotherapist to an innovator in healthcare solutions, co-designing with consumers, including those living wit

Jun 3, 2024 • 25:04

442 - Australian Healthcare Week 2024 Feature Episode

442 - Australian Healthcare Week 2024 Feature Episode

In this feature episode of Talking HealthTech, recorded at Australian Healthcare Week 2024, a number of industry experts uncover insights and practices transforming the healthcare landscape. Check out conversations with Voni Leighton, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Vitalis Healthcare at Home; Gareth Sherlock, Former Chief Information Officer at Cleveland Clinic London; Dr Emily Kirkpatrick, Executive Medical Director at Calvary-Medibank Joint Venture (CMJV); Nirvana Luckraj, Chief Medi

May 30, 2024 • 42:13

441 - Celebrating Clinical Entrepreneurship - Whitney Luxford, Amy Wallis, A/Prof Fiona Brownfoot

441 - Celebrating Clinical Entrepreneurship - Whitney Luxford, Amy Wallis, A/Prof Fiona Brownfoot

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch engages with three participants from Cohort 2 of AUSCEP, Whitney Luxford, Amy Wallis, and Fiona Brownfoot. These guests share their own entrepreneurial journeys within the Australian healthtech landscape. Whitney discusses her "Fit 2 Fly" project, Amy delves into her telehealth solution "Selsus" for cancer survivors, and Fiona talks about "Kali Healthcare," a new foetal monitoring technology. Together, they explore the importance of medical

May 27, 2024 • 34:12

440 - Fostering Trust in HealthTech through Clinician Collaboration and AI. Sudeep Acharya and Cate Hilliard, MTX

440 - Fostering Trust in HealthTech through Clinician Collaboration and AI. Sudeep Acharya and Cate Hilliard, MTX

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Australian Healthcare Week 2024 in Sydney, host Peter Birch sits down with two guests from MTX APAC: Sudeep Acharya, the CEO, and Cate Hilliard, the Director of Health and Human Services. They discuss the nuances of building technology solutions that serve the healthcare industry, the importance of engagement with subject matter experts, and the role of change management in successful technology implementation. They also discuss future trends in

May 23, 2024 • 24:19

439 - Revolutionising clinician and patient experiences: simple solutions with sophisticated products. Peter Rady, Medicity

439 - Revolutionising clinician and patient experiences: simple solutions with sophisticated products. Peter Rady, Medicity

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Peter Rady, the Acting Director at Medicity. In this deep dive, we discuss the practical applications of technology in health care, looking specifically at the inner workings and innovative strides of Medicity.Peter shares how successful solutions are crafted with clinician input to simplify patient care and improve clinical outcomes. He shares his journey through the healthcare and tech industries and gives detailed insights i

May 20, 2024 • 23:17

438 - Digital Twins: How our healthcare could be enhanced by unlocking evidence and improving clinical trials.

438 - Digital Twins: How our healthcare could be enhanced by unlocking evidence and improving clinical trials.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, explore the importance of patient-centred approaches, ethical considerations around data privacy, and how Digital Twins can bridge the gap in standardising and personalising cancer treatments. Hear from Andrew Wilson, head of business development at Oncoshot, Prof Nilmini Wickramasinghe from Latrobe University, and The Honourable Jaala Pulford, as they talk about the integration, challenges, and impact of Digital Twins in healthcare.Key Takeaways🔍 Understa

May 16, 2024 • 47:44

437 - Enhancing patient care through result tracking and management. Paul Deffley, Alcidion.

437 - Enhancing patient care through result tracking and management. Paul Deffley, Alcidion.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch welcomes Paul Deffley, UK Chief Medical Officer, to discuss the importance of diagnostic result handling in healthcare through the use of innovative technology. Paul introduces listeners to Alcidion and its role in revolutionising healthcare systems in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. They explore Alcidion's latest module, Miya Results Tracking, and the role it plays in ensuring efficient management and acknowledgement of clinical result

May 13, 2024 • 28:36

436 - Predicting clinical trial success. Saurabh Jain & Damon Rasheed - Trial Key

436 - Predicting clinical trial success. Saurabh Jain & Damon Rasheed - Trial Key

In this episode we dive into the intersection of technology and clinical trials. Join our host, Nathan Moore, as he speaks with Damon Rasheed and Saurabh Jain from TrialKey.This episode explores the significant role predictive software plays in optimising the success rates of clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry.Key TakeawaysClinical trials are the cornerstone of discovering new treatments, and their design is pivotal to the pharmaceutical industry's success. There is a dire need

May 6, 2024 • 27:41

435 - How Health Practitioners & Employers Can Benefit From Telehealth.  Greg Lewin, Updoc

435 - How Health Practitioners & Employers Can Benefit From Telehealth. Greg Lewin, Updoc

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch sits down with Greg Lewin, Head of Creative, Communications, & Partnerships at Updoc, to discuss the significant role of telehealth in modern medicine, and how their platform offers services such as psychiatry and chronic condition management. They discuss Updoc's approach to healthcare, focusing on reducing wait times and making professional health services more accessible to Australians, especially in high-demand sectors like psy

May 2, 2024 • 29:02

434 - HIMSS Global 2024, Feature Episode

434 - HIMSS Global 2024, Feature Episode

During HIMSS Global in Orlando Florida earlier this year, Peter Birch from Talking HealthTech spoke with over 20 different change makers and digital health experts about the current state of healthcare and the role technology plays in shaping its future. Check out some selected interviews in this feature episode of HIMSS 24 on the Talking HealthTech Podcast, or watch individual interviews over on our YouTube channel.Featured in this episode:Anne Snowdon, Chief Scientific Research Offi

Apr 29, 2024 • 1:36:35

433 - Optimising The Telehealth Journey: Induction Strategies for Success. Sophie Kessler, Coviu

433 - Optimising The Telehealth Journey: Induction Strategies for Success. Sophie Kessler, Coviu

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 telehealt

Apr 25, 2024 • 37:37

432 - How AI is transforming EMR implementation. Dr Brian Zimmerman, Microsoft - Nuance

432 - How AI is transforming EMR implementation. Dr Brian Zimmerman, Microsoft - Nuance

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

Apr 22, 2024 • 20:21

431 - AI in Action: Streamlining GP Clinical Documentation. Kai Van Lieshout & Linus Talacko, Lyrebird Health & Danielle Bancroft, Best Practice Software

431 - AI in Action: Streamlining GP Clinical Documentation. Kai Van Lieshout & Linus Talacko, Lyrebird Health & Danielle Bancroft, Best Practice Software

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

Apr 18, 2024 • 28:56

430 - Navigating Healthcare Challenges: Insights from CCIM 2024

430 - Navigating Healthcare Challenges: Insights from CCIM 2024

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.&

Apr 15, 2024 • 28:35

429 - Insights from Connect Virtual Care Conference, Sydney 2024

429 - Insights from Connect Virtual Care Conference, Sydney 2024

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Pete attends the Connect Virtual Care Conference 2024 in Sydney. The event was held over 2 days with three distinct but interconnected conferences: * The National Telehealth Conference, * The Medication Safety & Efficiency Conference, * And the newly introduced Hospital in the Home Conference. And they each focus on crucial aspects of virtual care, from the intricacies of telehealth to the nuances of medication safety and the revolutionary models of ho

Apr 11, 2024 • 30:20

428 - Government and vendor collaboration to improve online booking functionality and access to healthcare

428 - Government and vendor collaboration to improve online booking functionality and access to healthcare

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 F

Apr 8, 2024 • 58:15

427 - Understanding CPD Home: New Standards for Clinicians Continuous Professional Learning

427 - Understanding CPD Home: New Standards for Clinicians Continuous Professional Learning

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 Hom

Apr 4, 2024 • 27:31

426 - No-code infrastructure: A gateway to creating and scaling digital health solutions. Leon Young, Cogniss

426 - No-code infrastructure: A gateway to creating and scaling digital health solutions. Leon Young, Cogniss

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 looki

Apr 1, 2024 • 45:37

425 - How to master your nervous system at work

425 - How to master your nervous system at work

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 a

Mar 28, 2024 • 29:12

424 - On Demand Care. Ben Hurst, HotDoc

424 - On Demand Care. Ben Hurst, HotDoc

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Ben Hurst, CEO of HotDoc, delves into the world of on-demand care and the evolution of healthcare technology. Ben discusses how patients are seeking faster and more convenient healthcare solutions, which requires a shift from the traditional appointment-based care model to an on-demand approach. Join the conversation to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing on-demand care in the healthcare industry.Key Takeaways:🕒

Mar 25, 2024 • 26:14

423 - Arab Health 2024 Feature Episode

423 - Arab Health 2024 Feature Episode

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 G

Mar 21, 2024 • 1:25:42

422 - Leading Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Elizabeth Koff, Telstra Health

422 - Leading Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Elizabeth Koff, Telstra Health

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.Ke

Mar 18, 2024 • 24:16

421 - Exploring the Dynamic Intersection of Technology and Radiology in Public Healthcare Systems

421 - Exploring the Dynamic Intersection of Technology and Radiology in Public Healthcare Systems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we focus on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on radiology within public healthcare systems. We delve into the challenges, successes, and strategies surrounding the adoption of AI in diagnostic imaging, emphasising the potential for improved outcomes in patient care. Three of Queensland's leading radiologists, Professor Catherine Jones, Dr Sajith Karunasena, and Dr Jennie Roberts join us for an unfiltered conversation on the role of

Mar 14, 2024 • 32:30

420 - Patient engagement and interoperability. Rafic Habib, Clinovera

420 - Patient engagement and interoperability. Rafic Habib, Clinovera

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded from Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand, Peter Birch speaks with Rafic Habib, the managing director for Clinovera in the Asia Pacific. Rafic shares insights into his background in healthcare technology and the work that Clinovera does in the global engineering space. The discussion delves into topics such as patient engagement, interoperability, artificial intelligence (AI), and the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare technology sector.Key T

Mar 11, 2024 • 19:49

419 - Employer-driven healthcare access. Steve Zinsli, HealthNow

419 - Employer-driven healthcare access. Steve Zinsli, HealthNow

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand, host Peter Birch speaks with guest Steve Zinsli to talk about the innovative healthcare technology company, HealthNow. Steve Zinsli shares his journey and passion for making healthcare affordable and accessible, discussing how HealthNow is changing the game in the industry. From the company's background to its offerings, Zinsli sheds light on their approach to redefining employer-funded healthcare and the impact i

Mar 7, 2024 • 20:55

Talking Blood Cancer by The Leukaemia Foundation - Life Beyond the Diagnosis: Peter Geary on Overcoming Myeloma with Positivity and Advocacy

Talking Blood Cancer by The Leukaemia Foundation - Life Beyond the Diagnosis: Peter Geary on Overcoming Myeloma with Positivity and Advocacy

In this special bonus episode of the Talking HealthTech Podcast, we bring you the first episode of a new Season of The Talking Blood Cancer Podcast, by The Leukaemia Foundation. The Talking Blood Cancer 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.If you enjoyed this one make sure you subscribe to Th

Mar 6, 2024 • 45:01

418 - Asking the right questions of patients.  Blaik Wilson, Cemplicity

418 - Asking the right questions of patients. Blaik Wilson, Cemplicity

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Digital Health Week NZ, host Peter Birch interviews Blaik Wilson, CEO of Cemplicity, a company specialising in patient-reported measures. Blaik provides insights into the significance of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) in understanding patient health and experiences. The conversation covers the impact of collecting and analysing this data, the challenges faced in the healthcare indus

Mar 4, 2024 • 23:29

417 - Untangling the Clinical Communications Web at Austin Health, FiveP

417 - Untangling the Clinical Communications Web at Austin Health, FiveP

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Healthcare Week in Hamilton New Zealand, host Peter Birch speaks with Jane Prowse, CTO of FiveP, and Nicole Hosking, Operations Director for Radiology and Molecular Imaging and Therapy at Austin Health. They discuss the development of the Baret role-based communicator app, a solution that addresses communication challenges in Austin Health. Jane and Nicole share insights into the creation of the app, its functionality, and the impact it has had o

Feb 29, 2024 • 18:01

416 - Digital Health Week NZ 2023 by HiNZ

416 - Digital Health Week NZ 2023 by HiNZ

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with a diverse panel of experts from the healthcare and technology sectors. Recorded during the bustling HiNZ Digital Health Week in Hamilton, New Zealand, this collection of interviews provides a valuable snapshot of the current and future landscape of health informatics in New Zealand. Featured in this episode: Manu Sione - Te Whatu Ora / Health New ZealandDr Simon Kos - MicrosoftAnne O'Hanlon - Orion HealthRobin Blythe

Feb 26, 2024 • 1:25:23

415 - Victorian Healthcare Week 2023 Feature Episode

415 - Victorian Healthcare Week 2023 Feature Episode

In this episode, Sophie Turner from Talking HealthTech brings us conversations with a variety of healthcare and technology experts recorded at Victorian Healthcare Week 2023. Key figures include Grahame Grieve discussing the "Sparked" initiative, Rebecca Meynell from the Victorian Department of Health, Cody Johansen from HealtHIE Nevada, Nickola Allan from Maryborough District Health Service, Tim Bowles from Royal Perth Hospital, Jon Herries from Te Wah Tu Ora Health New Zealand, Amy McKimm from

Feb 22, 2024 • 53:10

414 - The State of Analytics & Interoperability - Where to From Here? Andrew Aho, InterSystems and Robi Karp, Fluffy Spider Technologies

414 - The State of Analytics & Interoperability - Where to From Here? Andrew Aho, InterSystems and Robi Karp, Fluffy Spider Technologies

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch leads a live stream discussion on the current state of analytics and interoperability in the Australian and New Zealand healthcare industry. The episode features guests Robbi Karp, CEO of Fluffy Spider Technologies, specialising in interoperability solutions, and Andrew Aho from InterSystems, a data platforms specialist. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities surrounding the adoption of new technology, interoperabilit

Feb 21, 2024 • 55:33

413 - HIMSS Outlook & Previews of Upcoming HIMSS Conferences with Hal Wolf

413 - HIMSS Outlook & Previews of Upcoming HIMSS Conferences with Hal Wolf

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch interviews Hal Wolf, President and CEO of HIMSS, a global nonprofit with over 125,000 members advocating for the transformation of healthtech through information and technology. They discuss key highlights and must-see speakers and topics at the upcoming HIMSS 24, critical issues in healthtech, the role of artificial intelligence in healthtech, the modernised INFRAM, and the significance of sustainability in the healthcare industry. Hal Wol

Feb 19, 2024 • 28:04

412 - ANDHealth Summit 2023 Highlights: International Expansion and Digital Health Trends Translated

412 - ANDHealth Summit 2023 Highlights: International Expansion and Digital Health Trends Translated

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we bring you the highlights from the ANDHealth Digital Health Summit in Melbourne. Featuring industry leaders and experts from across the globe, the summit focused on international market expansion and digital health trends. The discussion delves into the challenges and insights gained while navigating the US market for digital health products. Guest speakers, including Dr. Devinder Chauhan, Fiona Hammond, Emma Ball, Peter Hawkes, Kate Merton, Amandeep Hans

Feb 15, 2024 • 31:56

411 - Healthcare Innovation and Opportunities in Japan. Shinya Yamamoto

411 - Healthcare Innovation and Opportunities in Japan. Shinya Yamamoto

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is in Tokyo, Japan, speaking with Shinya Yamamoto, a startup mentor, clinical research innovation professor, and futurist. They delve into the opportunities and challenges in the healthtech industry in Japan, addressing the impact of an ageing population and rising healthcare costs. Shinya provides insightful perspectives on the Japanese healthcare ecosystem, the need for innovation, and the government's increased interest in supporting tec

Feb 14, 2024 • 21:58

410 - Managing heart health risk factors with digital health.  Professor Clara Chow, Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC)

410 - Managing heart health risk factors with digital health. Professor Clara Chow, Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC)

In this episode of Talking Health Tech, host Peter Birch catches up with Professor Clara Chow, a cardiologist and academic director of the Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC). Clara shares insights into WARC's innovative work in addressing chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and lung disease using technology to improve healthcare delivery. The episode delves into the importance of evidence-based solutions in the healthcare space, the development of digital clinical trial

Feb 12, 2024 • 20:00

409 - Connected maternity care - the future is here.  Anoushka Gungadin, HeraMED

409 - Connected maternity care - the future is here. Anoushka Gungadin, HeraMED

In this episode of Talking Health Tech, host Peter Birch is joined by Anoushka Gungadin from HeraMED to discuss the revolutionising of maternity care through digitalisation. Anoushka shares insights into the current challenges and limitations in maternity care and the role of technology in enhancing care for pregnant women. They cover the mum-centric approach to care, the features of HeraMED's solution, integration with healthcare providers, and the broader impact on healthcare systems. Ke

Feb 8, 2024 • 21:23

408 - Healthcare Global Insights and Innovations.  Stefano Bini, MD

408 - Healthcare Global Insights and Innovations. Stefano Bini, MD

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we are joined by Stefano Bini, an orthopaedic surgeon and professor at the University of California, San Francisco. Stefano discusses the global digital transformation in healthcare and his research in hip and knee arthroplasty. He shares insights on the varying healthcare challenges in different parts of the world, the potential for technology to solve accessibility issues in healthcare, and the increasing adoption of telehealth in Australia. Additionally,

Feb 7, 2024 • 44:59

407 - Marginal Gains in health and technology: Navigating the Intersection for Better Patient Care. Dr Gihan de Mel

407 - Marginal Gains in health and technology: Navigating the Intersection for Better Patient Care. Dr Gihan de Mel

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Dr Gihan de Mel, a general practitioner (GP) and an expert in health technology. Gihan delves into the topic of preventative care for relatively fit, healthy populations and identifies missed opportunities for early intervention, particularly for women going through menopause. He emphasises the need for technology to streamline GP reporting requirements and tasks, highlighting the potential time-saving and meaningful impacts on

Feb 5, 2024 • 27:55

406 - Australian Pavilion Showcase at HLTH 2023

406 - Australian Pavilion Showcase at HLTH 2023

At the HLTH 2023 conference in Las Vegas, ANDHealth led the Australian Delegation of healthtech companies keen to showcase their solutions to the US market. During the event Pete visited all of the Australian company delegate attendees to learn more about the problem they are solving to bring you this episode today. Guests include Bronwyn Le Grice - CEO of ANDHealth, Peter Cranes - CEO & Co Founder of Nutromics, Scott Taylor - CEO & Co Founder of Perx Health, Nishanth Krishnan

Feb 1, 2024 • 29:40

405 - HLTH 2023 Las Vegas, Feature Episode - Part 2

405 - HLTH 2023 Las Vegas, Feature Episode - Part 2

In this special episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch attends HLTH 2023 in Las Vegas with over 10,000 attendees to speak with industry experts and thought leaders. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode recorded at HLTH, so make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you can be the first to catch all the episodes.In this episode Pete speaks with Maryam Sadeghi, Lisa Shah, Jenna Carl, Mike Montello, and Aaron Gani. The episode delves deep into the world of digital health and technology,

Jan 31, 2024 • 39:21

404 - HLTH 2023 Las Vegas, Feature Episode - Part 1

404 - HLTH 2023 Las Vegas, Feature Episode - Part 1

In this special episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch attends HLTH 2023 in Las Vegas with over 10,000 attendees to speak with industry experts and thought leaders. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode recorded at HLTH, so make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you can be the first to catch the next episode.In this episode, guests Kate Brown, Alex Spanko, Chakra Toleti, Ron Dixon, and Holly Miller share their perspectives on the use of technology in healthcare, including elder car

Jan 29, 2024 • 55:08

Engaging with founding inventors: the investor and inventor perspective. Ian Brown & Intan Oldakowska - Rex Ortho. Investor Meets Innovator Takes Over Talking HealthTech!

Engaging with founding inventors: the investor and inventor perspective. Ian Brown & Intan Oldakowska - Rex Ortho. Investor Meets Innovator Takes Over Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Tracey Wilkinson, host of the Investor Meets Innovator Podcast by Life Sciences Western Australia.About Investor Meets Innovator by LSWA:In this limited podcast series, we’ve brought together a s

Jan 25, 2024 • 28:46

Coping with a skin cancer diagnosis. Dr. Eleanor De Ath-Miller; Neuropsychologist, Coach & Consultant : MSCAN Spot On Takes Over Talking HealthTech!

Coping with a skin cancer diagnosis. Dr. Eleanor De Ath-Miller; Neuropsychologist, Coach & Consultant : MSCAN Spot On Takes Over Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Chantelle from the Spot On Podcast by MSCAN - The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network.About The Spot On Podcast: The Spot On Podcast gives you a baseline understanding and knowledge

Jan 22, 2024 • 35:27

Dr Sandro Demaio on a Career in Public Health: Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast Take Over Talking HealthTech!

Dr Sandro Demaio on a Career in Public Health: Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast Take Over Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Dr. Elise Putt from Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast.About the CCIM PodcastJoin Drs Amandeep Hansra, Dana Phang and Elise Putt as they interview the most inspiring and creative minds in medic

Jan 18, 2024 • 37:32

Creating A Medical Practice Environment For More Accessible Healthcare: Medicubes Take Over Talking HealthTech!

Creating A Medical Practice Environment For More Accessible Healthcare: Medicubes Take Over Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Riwka Hagen, Chris Smeed, and Kim Poyner from The Medicubes Podcast.About the Medicubes PodcastThe Medicubes team bring you a monthly panel conversation of exciting and challenging topics in prim

Jan 15, 2024 • 28:45

Jo Robinson on Suicide Prevention in the Digital Age: Digital Ecology Podcast Take Over Talking HealthTech!

Jo Robinson on Suicide Prevention in the Digital Age: Digital Ecology Podcast Take Over Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Victoria Betton from Digital Ecology Podcast.About the Digital Ecology PodcastThe Digital Ecology podcast creates a window into the backstory of technology adoption in the UK’s healthcare system.

Jan 8, 2024 • 48:22

Transforming Workflow Efficiency: The Potential of AI Transcription Tools like Lyrebird Health - The Good GP Take Over Talking HealthTech!

Transforming Workflow Efficiency: The Potential of AI Transcription Tools like Lyrebird Health - The Good GP Take Over Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Dr Sean Stevens from The Good GP.About The Good GPThe Good GP, the education podcast for busy GPs; brought to you by Dr Tim Koh, Dr Krystyna DeLange and Dr Sean Stevens.The Good GP is a proud mem

Jan 4, 2024 • 16:10

Dr Ben Bravery on a career in zoology, conservation, and the transition to medicine: Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast Take Over Talking HealthTech!

Dr Ben Bravery on a career in zoology, conservation, and the transition to medicine: Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast Take Over Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Dr. Elise Putt from Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast.About the CCIM PodcastJoin Drs Amandeep Hansra, Dana Phang and Elise Putt as they interview the most inspiring and creative minds in medic

Jan 1, 2024 • 39:47

Payroll Tax Fundamentals - Kelly Chard & Ben Ryan Part 1 of 2: Medicubes TakeOver Talking HealthTech!

Payroll Tax Fundamentals - Kelly Chard & Ben Ryan Part 1 of 2: Medicubes TakeOver Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts! This episode is brought to you by Chris, Kim and Rif from Medicubes.About the MedicubesThe Medicubes team brings you a monthly panel conversation of exciting and challenging topics in primary health care, answering listener ques

Dec 28, 2023 • 36:24

Taking a lifesciences company global: what to expect from an investor perspective. Paul Anderson - Orthocell.  Investor Meets Innovator Takes Over Talking HealthTech!

Taking a lifesciences company global: what to expect from an investor perspective. Paul Anderson - Orthocell. Investor Meets Innovator Takes Over Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Tracey Wilkinson, host of the Investor Meets Innovator Podcast by Life Sciences Western Australia.About Investor Meets Innovator by LSWA:In this limited podcast series, we’ve brought together a s

Dec 25, 2023 • 37:08

How to fail better with simulation: James Woollard, Wendy Chapman & Kit Huckvale - Digital Ecology Takes Over Talking HealthTech!

How to fail better with simulation: James Woollard, Wendy Chapman & Kit Huckvale - Digital Ecology Takes Over Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Victoria from Digital Ecology.About Digital Ecology:The Digital Ecology podcast creates a window into the backstory of technology adoption in the UK’s healthcare system. Through interviews with e

Dec 21, 2023 • 44:59

Patient Stories: Diagnosed with skin cancer; Deborah Hutton (featuring Deb Knight) - MSCAN Spot On Takes Over Talking HealthTech!

Patient Stories: Diagnosed with skin cancer; Deborah Hutton (featuring Deb Knight) - MSCAN Spot On Takes Over Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Chantelle from the Spot On Podcast by MSCAN - The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network.About The Spot On Podcast: The Spot On Podcast gives you a baseline understanding and knowledge about

Dec 20, 2023 • 22:02

Celebrate the festive season with a Parkrun: The Good GP Take Over Talking HealthTech!

Celebrate the festive season with a Parkrun: The Good GP Take Over Talking HealthTech!

During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Tim, Krys and Sean from The Good GP.About The Good GP:The Good GP, the education podcast for busy GPs; brought to you by Dr Tim Koh, Dr Krystyna DeLange and Dr Sean Stevens.The Good GP is a proud

Dec 18, 2023 • 17:30

This podcast is being taken over...

This podcast is being taken over...

Over the coming weeks on the podcast, the Talking HealthTech team are taking a well deserved break, and they've given the keys to the podcast to the hosts of the other podcasts that make up the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network.Over the coming weeks you'll hear episodes from The Good GP, Medicubes, CCIM, Investor Meets Innovator, Digital Ecology and other podcasts that make up the THT Podcast Network. To learn more about the THT Podcast Network go to www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.T

Dec 17, 2023 • 3:42

403 - Digital Health Curiosity Camp: Part 2

403 - Digital Health Curiosity Camp: Part 2

This is part two of a special two-part series of Talking HealthTech, recorded at the Digital Health CRC Curiosity Camp. In these episodes we continue our exploration into the integration of technology and collaboration in healthcare. Join host Pete as he speaks with Georgie Drury, Guy Tsafnat, and Tim Veron on a range of topics including continuous glucose monitoring, the significance of women's health in the workplace, the role of standardised data in healthcare.Key Topics:Innovative Solut

Dec 14, 2023 • 30:19

402 - Digital Health Curiosity Camp: Part 1

402 - Digital Health Curiosity Camp: Part 1

This is part one of a special two-part series of Talking HealthTech, recorded at the Digital Health CRC Curiosity Camp. In these episodes, we dive into discussions about healthcare research and systemic change. Our guests in this episode, Jade Barclay and Dale Trevor, bring diverse perspectives on patient advocacy, equity in clinical trials, and healthcare innovation. These conversations were held amongst a group of digital health researchers, industry experts, patient advocates, and other

Dec 11, 2023 • 32:53

401 - Pioneering Responsible Telehealth Delivery in Stigmatised Conditions.  Eucalyptus

401 - Pioneering Responsible Telehealth Delivery in Stigmatised Conditions. Eucalyptus

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch leads a discussion with Dr Matthew Vickers, Angus Wood from Eucalyptus, and Tiffany Young. The episode delves into the effectiveness of using technology to provide real-time support and interventions, the advantages of telehealth digital platforms in delivering consistent quality care, and the urgent need to elevate standards in digital health to ensure safety and efficacy in managing chronic disease, men's health, and obesity management.Key Tak

Dec 7, 2023 • 27:43

400 - Perfecting Patient Flow &  Optimising Hospital Operations.  Nick White & Kaye Hocking, Alcidion

400 - Perfecting Patient Flow & Optimising Hospital Operations. Nick White & Kaye Hocking, Alcidion

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Nick White and Kaye Hocking from Alcidion. Together, they delve into the topic of improving patient care and streamlining healthcare journeys. They emphasise the importance of prioritising clinician and patient needs before integrating technology, focusing on data liberation and technology support for clinical workflow. The conversation covers patient flow management, the value of data integration and interoperability in health

Dec 4, 2023 • 37:56

399 - Doing More With Less: Waste In Health Research & Why Recruitment Matters.  Anthony Murray, Opyl & Bio NSW

399 - Doing More With Less: Waste In Health Research & Why Recruitment Matters. Anthony Murray, Opyl & Bio NSW

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Anthony Murray, Head of Growth at Opyl, joins host Peter Birch to discuss the revolution of health research and clinical trials through the use of digital-focused recruitment platform Opin, and AI-driven Analysis Portal, Trial Key. They delve into the current challenges and opportunities in health research, including the barriers to clinical trial participation, the importance of patient advocacy groups, and the role of technology in improving clinical

Dec 3, 2023 • 22:32

398 - Celebrating the Brilliant Women in Digital Health in 2023 - Telstra Health

398 - Celebrating the Brilliant Women in Digital Health in 2023 - Telstra Health

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch dives into the world of digital health innovation and recognition at the Telstra Health Brilliant Women in Digital Health Awards. He is joined by guests Sonika Tyagi, Arcot Sowmya, Frances Kay-Lambkin, and Kate Taylor, who share their experiences, insights, and challenges in the field. From the importance of collaboration and data analysis to the significance of purpose-driven work and the need for diversity in the tech industry, this episo

Nov 30, 2023 • 38:00

397 - Healthscope hospitals are the first to experience eBookings thanks to Magentus

397 - Healthscope hospitals are the first to experience eBookings thanks to Magentus

In this ever-evolving world of healthcare technology, efficiency and streamlined processes are crucial. On this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner delves into the brand evolution of Magentus Practice Management and their eBookings solution with CEO Michelle Blanchard, alongside Tatum Nixon - Consulting Suites Manager at Healthscope. Together, they discuss the transformation from Genie Solutions to Magentus, the importance of interoperability, and how eBookings is revolu

Nov 27, 2023 • 15:38

396 - Digital enhancement on pharmacy services. Hamish Mackellar, Fluger

396 - Digital enhancement on pharmacy services. Hamish Mackellar, Fluger

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Pete is joined by Hamish Mackellar, the founder and owner of Fluger, a corporate health management platform that has expanded its services to include pharmacies. Hamish discusses the evolution of Fluger from coordinating vaccinations in the workplace to providing a comprehensive end-to-end solution for pharmacy management. He highlights the increasing scope of services offered by pharmacists and the need for a flexible platform to manage these services

Nov 23, 2023 • 18:14

395 - Integrated Solutions in Mental Health Care. Denisha Allicock - MTX Group and Bryan Tan - Salesforce

395 - Integrated Solutions in Mental Health Care. Denisha Allicock - MTX Group and Bryan Tan - Salesforce

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Denisha Allicock, Public Health Strategist at MTX, and Bryan Tan, Chief Health Officer for Salesforce APAC. They discuss innovative solutions being developed in healthcare technology, particularly in the areas of mental health and integrated behavioural health. They delve into the importance of collaborative partnerships for innovation and the role of technology in connecting healthcare professionals and patients. Key Takeaways

Nov 20, 2023 • 31:18

394 - The symbiotic relationship of software and hardware in healthcare.  Shawn Wigham, HPA

394 - The symbiotic relationship of software and hardware in healthcare. Shawn Wigham, HPA

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch sits down with Shawn Wigham, the Managing Director of HPA, to discuss the evolution of the company and the solutions they provide in the healthcare space. Shawn shares how HPA started as a one-man operation with a credit card, and has grown to have 50 employees across multiple locations in Australia. They also delve into the importance of hardware and software integration in healthcare, as well as the value of partnerships and collaboration

Nov 16, 2023 • 17:18

393 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Digital Care Records in Healthcare.  Carey Campbell, Orion Health

393 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Digital Care Records in Healthcare. Carey Campbell, Orion Health

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch is joined by Carey Campbell, the clinical director for Australia and New Zealand at Orion Health. The discussion delves into the challenges and benefits of transitioning from paper-based healthcare records to seamlessly integrated digital care records in the hospital landscape across Australia and New Zealand. They explore the complexities of implementing electronic medical records and the importance of aligning digital care records with cl

Nov 13, 2023 • 22:08

392 - Unlocking the Digital Front Door in Healthcare.  Nicole Nixon, Five Faces

392 - Unlocking the Digital Front Door in Healthcare. Nicole Nixon, Five Faces

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore talks with Nicole Nixon, CEO of Five Faces. They discuss Nicole's diverse background in the Royal Australian Air Force, entertainment, manufacturing, and business turnaround, and how these experiences have shaped her approach to leading Five Faces. They also delve into the concept of the digital front door in healthcare and how it improves patient access to care. Nicole shares insights on how Five Faces managed the shift to focus on patien

Nov 9, 2023 • 26:03

391 - Real connections: Why managing medications for the elderly needs more than just going digital. Phil Offer, BESTMED

391 - Real connections: Why managing medications for the elderly needs more than just going digital. Phil Offer, BESTMED

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner sits down with Phil Offer, CEO of BestMed, to discuss the power of connection in healthcare. BestMed is a leading medication management system that connects aged care, pharmacies, and doctors, aiming to improve patient safety and efficiency. Phil shares insights into the challenges faced in aged care, the importance of electronic medication management systems, and the process of implementing such systems across multiple facilities.Key Tak

Nov 6, 2023 • 26:03

390 - Moving the needle on healthcare through the use of data.  Antony Ugoni, Think and Grow

390 - Moving the needle on healthcare through the use of data. Antony Ugoni, Think and Grow

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner interviews Antony Ugoni, an expert in mathematics, statistics, and data science from Think & Grow. Antony shares his insights on the importance of mathematical capability in all industries, and the shortage of skilled mathematicians who can effectively analyse the abundant data available in today's digital era. He also discusses his work in healthcare and shares valuable perspectives on transforming the healthcare system to

Nov 2, 2023 • 30:25

389 - Impacting health care through AI Adaptive learning; a global perspective. Dr Marc Berg, Area9 Lyceum

389 - Impacting health care through AI Adaptive learning; a global perspective. Dr Marc Berg, Area9 Lyceum

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Ruby Hartley is joined by guest Marc Berg, a healthcare education expert and business development professional at Area 9 Lyceum. They delve into the world of adaptive learning and discuss its benefits for healthcare professionals and organisations. From the creation of adaptive learning courses to the impact on patient outcomes, Marc shares valuable insights and practical strategies for implementing adaptive learning in the healthcare industry.Key Take

Oct 30, 2023 • 39:05

388 - The way of the future for timely access to mental health support.  Dr Vishnu Gopalan, Hola Health

388 - The way of the future for timely access to mental health support. Dr Vishnu Gopalan, Hola Health

In this episode of Talking Health Tech, host Sophie Turner is joined by Dr Vishnu Gopalan, a general practitioner and the founder of Hola Health. Dr Gopalan shares his journey from being a GP to creating Hola Health, a telehealth platform that aims to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for all people. He talks about the challenges in accessing healthcare, the unique features of Hola Health, and their focus on providing mental health services. Key Takeaways:- Hola Health is a tel

Oct 26, 2023 • 15:44

387 - Suite, suite data - conversations from VALDCON 2023

387 - Suite, suite data - conversations from VALDCON 2023

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at VALDCON 2023, host Peter Birch speaks with Karl Goodman from Athletes Authority and Shaun Palmer, a physical therapist and VALD team member from the U.S. They discuss the integration of technology in healthcare, particularly in improving athletes' performance metrics and streamlining the rehabilitation process. They also delve into the importance of leveraging metrics and data for effective patient treatment.Key Takeaways:📈 Technology plays a cr

Oct 23, 2023 • 19:59

386 - What is a FHIR event platform?  Vivek Krishnan, Alcidion

386 - What is a FHIR event platform? Vivek Krishnan, Alcidion

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner sits down with guest Vivek Krishnan, Chief Technology Officer of Alcidion. They delve into the world of digital innovation in healthcare and discuss the importance of interoperability, event-driven platforms, and the FHIR standard (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources). Vivek shares insights into Alcidion's patient flow solutions and how their FHIR events platform is revolutionising data exchange and improving patient care

Oct 19, 2023 • 31:55

385 - Digitising Healthcare Referrals: A Convergence of AI and Workflow Automation.  Vikram Palit, Consultmed

385 - Digitising Healthcare Referrals: A Convergence of AI and Workflow Automation. Vikram Palit, Consultmed

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch sits down with Vikram Palit, CEO and Founder of ConsultMed. Vikram discusses his background as a paediatrician and his journey into technology, as well as the founding and purpose of ConsultMed. The conversation explores the challenges of paper-based referrals and documents in healthcare, and how ConsultMed aims to digitise and streamline the referral process.Key Takeaways:Digital transformation in healthcare is no longer optional; it's a s

Oct 16, 2023 • 18:25

384 - Telehealth Unleashed: Pioneering the Future of Healthcare with Next-Gen Technology

384 - Telehealth Unleashed: Pioneering the Future of Healthcare with Next-Gen Technology

In this episode of Talking Health Tech, host Nathan Moore chats with Silvia Pfeiffer, the CEO of Coviu. Silvia shares her journey from being a computer scientist to co-founding Coviu and leading the digitization of health tech. They discuss Coviu's unique features as an all-in-one virtual care engagement platform, including its integration capabilities, administrative insights, and focus on uplifting the quality of care through clinical consultations. Silvia also delves into the challenges of in

Oct 12, 2023 • 29:21

383 - The role of technology in the maldistribution of the healthcare workforce in Australia

383 - The role of technology in the maldistribution of the healthcare workforce in Australia

This episode of Talking HealthTech was recorded live at University of Queensland during Taking Healthcare Everywhere - the launch of the 2023 Philips Future Health Index report.In this discussion, host Peter Birch is joined on stage by Dr Steve Hambleton, Jade Barclay, and Dr Rolf Gomes for a discussion on the maldistribution of the healthcare workforce in Australia and the potential of digital advancements, including artificial intelligence (AI) and remote care, to address the issue. The paneli

Oct 9, 2023 • 43:02

382 - Machine learning and patient data: How patient adoption is key to reduce clinical risks and healthcare costs.  Ken Saman, Personify Care

382 - Machine learning and patient data: How patient adoption is key to reduce clinical risks and healthcare costs. Ken Saman, Personify Care

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Ken Saman to delve into the transformative effects of digital patient pathways and AI. Key Takeaways:Digital patient pathways are emerging as a game-changer in healthcare, allowing for improved patient access and reducing administrative overload on clinical teams.Bridging the gap between evidence-based research and real-world healthcare settings is critical. Ken discusses how digital libraries of evidence-based pathways can hel

Oct 5, 2023 • 18:53

381 - Raising Capital and Building Teams for MedTech Startups.  Giovanni Lauricella, Lifeblood Capital

381 - Raising Capital and Building Teams for MedTech Startups. Giovanni Lauricella, Lifeblood Capital

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner sits down with Giovanni Loricella, the managing partner of Lifeblood Capital. Giovanni has a strong background in finance and has helped over 500 startups in the medical device and medtech industries. Lifeblood Capital focuses on assisting health tech startups by building teams and securing funding from the right investors. Giovanni shares his insights and strategies for raising capital, building the right team, and the importance of due

Oct 2, 2023 • 34:06

380 - A new horizon of precision health,  Oliver Canfell

380 - A new horizon of precision health, Oliver Canfell

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch is joined by guest Oliver Canfell, a Research Fellow in Digital Health at The University of Queensland and clinically trained as an Accredited Practising Dietitian. In this episode, Oliver shares his journey from being confronted with the reality of patients struggling with obesity to their realisation of the need to treat people earlier and pursue a PhD in research to prevent unhealthy weight. The conversation covers the successes and

Sep 28, 2023 • 26:01

379 - Unlocking the neurosciences with VR.  Amir Bozorgzadeh, Virtuleap

379 - Unlocking the neurosciences with VR. Amir Bozorgzadeh, Virtuleap

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, THT Ambassador and VR expert Nathan Moore sits down with Amir Bozorgzadeh, the co-founder and CEO of Virtual Leap. They discuss the use of virtual reality (VR) technology in addressing cognitive illnesses and learning challenges. Virtual Leap is using VR and neuroscience to improve brain function and overall cognitive health. Tune in as we explore the evolution of the VR industry, the serious applications of VR in healthcare, education, and wellne

Sep 25, 2023 • 28:24

378 - The rise of Speciality General Practice Clinics and their changing digital health needs

378 - The rise of Speciality General Practice Clinics and their changing digital health needs

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OSJFyx-uSHwIn this episode of Talking HealthTech, podcast host Peter Birch sits on a panel at the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit, moderated by Jessica White from Best Practice, alongside Dr Adam Moody, and Dr Talat Uppal to discuss the changing landscape of specialty GP clinics and their digital health needs. They delve into the importance of workflow optimisation and interoperability in healthcare delivery and share their experiences and chal

Sep 21, 2023 • 41:20

377 - What Patients Want

377 - What Patients Want

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5W6JjMgOn_QIn this episode recorded at the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit, we explore patient expectations in healthcare. Learn the importance of understanding who the patient is, what their expectations are, and how health tech businesses can meet those effectively. The conversation ranges from the role of patient advocacy, the duality of convenience vs clinical aspects, and the potential of technology in making healthcare more accessible and

Sep 18, 2023 • 35:09

376 - Digital Health Implementations: Navigating Change, Collaboration, and Adoption

376 - Digital Health Implementations: Navigating Change, Collaboration, and Adoption

This episode of Talking HealthTech was recorded at, the THT Winter Summit 2023. The focus is on digital health implementations and the challenges of navigating change, collaboration, and adoption. The panel includes David Kim from 3M, Sophie Turner from Talking HealthTech, Karen Vander-Wal from Sunshine Coast Health, and Dr. Bhavesh Patel, a Senior Paediatric Surgeon. Together, they discuss the successful implementation of new speech recognition workflows at Sunshine Coast Health

Sep 14, 2023 • 33:39

375 - Growth hacking around an advertising ban on Tinder.  James Sneddon, Stigma Health

375 - Growth hacking around an advertising ban on Tinder. James Sneddon, Stigma Health

In this episode of Talking HealthTech during Sexual Health Awareness Week, Sophie Turner speaks with James Sneddon from Stigma Health to discuss the significance of fostering a sex-positive culture and raising awareness about sexual health. We explore pathology referrals and sexual health education, and the impact of increased telehealth adoption during the pandemic. We also delve into Stigma Health's user-centric approach, which has been key to patient retention and word-of-mouth refe

Sep 11, 2023 • 20:31

374 - Evrima vs Captain America: Beating stereotypes with a punch to the facts

374 - Evrima vs Captain America: Beating stereotypes with a punch to the facts

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by guest Ben McEvoy from Evrima to discuss the challenges and solutions related to recruiting participants for clinical trials. Ben shares insights into the importance of motivation, multinational collaboration, and the role of technology in addressing recruitment and retention issues. This conversation sheds light on the critical role clinical trials play in advancing healthcare and overcoming public perception challenges.Ke

Sep 7, 2023 • 34:18

373 - Taking Australian digital health to the Middle East & beyond.  Thom Soutter, Synapse Medical Services & Advance Health

373 - Taking Australian digital health to the Middle East & beyond. Thom Soutter, Synapse Medical Services & Advance Health

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Thom Soutter, Business Development Director at Synapse Medical Services. They discuss the international endeavors of Synapse Medical Services and their unique approach to healthcare financing systems. They explore how to extend digital health solutions from outside of Australia into regions like the Middle East, navigating complex healthcare systems, different regulations and cultural norms, and maintaining integrity and effici

Sep 4, 2023 • 23:34

372 - Federated learning and the future of healthcare. Greg Miner, Guy Tsafnat - Evidentli

372 - Federated learning and the future of healthcare. Greg Miner, Guy Tsafnat - Evidentli

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xUxi7iyELs8In this Talking HealthTech episode, Peter Birch talks to Greg Miner and Guy Tsafnat from Evidentli about making healthcare data more useful. They discuss the technical aspects of data federation versus data aggregation and why these approaches are important. They also touch on how data federation is impacting HealthTech globally.Key Points:Evidentli uses AI to convert disorganised clinical data into a format that's easier to analyse,

Aug 31, 2023 • 26:24

371 - Reducing record hospital wait times that cost Australian lives.  Kate Quirke - Alcidion & Martin Moszczynski - Olinqua

371 - Reducing record hospital wait times that cost Australian lives. Kate Quirke - Alcidion & Martin Moszczynski - Olinqua

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SDjGrXj5KYUIn this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch interviews Kate Quirke, CEO of Alcidion, and Martin Moszczynski, founder of Olinqua. The discussion revolves around the partnership between Alcidion and Olinqua to improve hospital operations using clinical and operational data. They delve into the challenges faced by the healthcare system in Australia, the power of data in improving patient care, and the role of technology

Aug 28, 2023 • 12:12

370 - Why quitting isn’t the answer to burnout recovery in healthcare.  Dr Jo Braid, The Burnout Recover Dr

370 - Why quitting isn’t the answer to burnout recovery in healthcare. Dr Jo Braid, The Burnout Recover Dr

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kky5xwiQ_tQIn this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch chats with Jo Braid, a clinician and coach who specialises in helping healthcare professionals overcome burnout and find fulfilment in their careers. Jo shares their personal experience with burnout and discusses the common causes and symptoms. They also explore the generational differences in work ethic and the importance of empathy in healthcare. Join Peter and Jo as they dive

Aug 24, 2023 • 24:31

369 - The rise and rise of remote patient monitoring. Craig Simmonds, Propell

369 - The rise and rise of remote patient monitoring. Craig Simmonds, Propell

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hKgj8uV7ClYIn this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch interviews Craig Simmonds from Propell, discussing remote patient monitoring in Australia. They delve into the importance of device interoperability, recent partnerships and collaborations with healthcare organisations, and advancements in wearable technology. The episode also explores the impact of consumer-focused devices and the significance of simplicity and aesthetics in the desi

Aug 21, 2023 • 12:55

368 - The Language of Healthcare: Bridging the Gap between Patients and Medical Professionals.  Chris Pymble, Graphics et al

368 - The Language of Healthcare: Bridging the Gap between Patients and Medical Professionals. Chris Pymble, Graphics et al

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/__QhOx-P3SUIn this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner interviews Chris Pymble, founder and CEO of Graphics et al. Chris is an anatomist and a passionate scientific communicator who recognised the need for better patient education in the healthcare industry. Chris shares her insights and experiences in bridging the gap between healthcare education and patient needs.Key Takeaways:- Patient education is often neglected in the h

Aug 17, 2023 • 26:54

367 - Clinically-Driven Technology Transforming Patient Care.  Michael Dahlweid, Steven Parrish - Dedalus

367 - Clinically-Driven Technology Transforming Patient Care. Michael Dahlweid, Steven Parrish - Dedalus

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j5pfvFhEmtQIn a world where technology has become an integral part of our lives, it's no surprise that the healthcare industry is also embracing digital transformation.Electronic medical records, clinical decision support systems, and other technological advancements have revolutionised patient care. Among the companies leading this change is Dedalus, whose flagship product is Orbis. In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at MEDINFO 202

Aug 14, 2023 • 14:01

366 - Evidence Based Innovators - Conversations With Tomorrow’s Leaders. Digital Health CRC; Part 2 of 2

366 - Evidence Based Innovators - Conversations With Tomorrow’s Leaders. Digital Health CRC; Part 2 of 2

This episode is part of a short series of Talking HealthTech episodes, produced in partnership with the Digital Health CRC. Peter Birch speaks with the digital health leaders of tomorrow who are expressing their ideas, solutions, and opinions from a basis of evidence. The Digital Health CRC invests in research and development to support the growth of a strong digital health industry, improve patient outcomes and experience and deliver sustainable digital health solutions, and a core focus f

Aug 10, 2023 • 41:38

365 - Exploring the Future of Genomics in Digital Health. Alan Robertson, ClearSKY Genomics

365 - Exploring the Future of Genomics in Digital Health. Alan Robertson, ClearSKY Genomics

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch interviews Alan Robertson, the founder of ClearSKY Genomics. Alan discusses the collaboration between ClearSKYGenomics and the Digital Health CRC, specifically focusing on the role of genomics in the broader digital health landscape. They delve into the challenges of translating genomic-based treatments into patient care and the importance of data interoperability in genomics. This episode offers valuable insights into the future of genomic

Aug 9, 2023 • 16:12

364 - Evidence Based Innovators - Conversations With Tomorrow’s Leaders. Digital Health CRC; Part 1 of 2

364 - Evidence Based Innovators - Conversations With Tomorrow’s Leaders. Digital Health CRC; Part 1 of 2

This episode is part of a short series of Talking HealthTech episodes, produced in partnership with the Digital Health CRC. Peter Birch speaks with the digital health leaders of tomorrow who are expressing their ideas, solutions, and opinions from a basis of evidence. The Digital Health CRC invests in research and development to support the growth of a strong digital health industry, improve patient outcomes and experience and deliver sustainable digital health solutions, and a core focus f

Aug 7, 2023 • 53:54

363 - Partnerships and Integration: Unlocking Growth Opportunities in Digital Health.  Robi Karp, Fluffy Spider Technologies

363 - Partnerships and Integration: Unlocking Growth Opportunities in Digital Health. Robi Karp, Fluffy Spider Technologies

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by guest Robi Karp, CEO of Fluffy Spider Technologies. They discuss the challenges of integrating legacy HealthTech systems, the importance of partnerships, and working with frontline clinicians. Robi emphasises the need for standardised systems and the benefits of open standards. They also explore Fluffy Spider's lines of business, their partnerships, and the company's focus on healthcare integration services and software develop

Aug 3, 2023 • 13:09

362 - An inside look into a major healthtech makeover for better connectivity. Jayne Thompson, MediRecords

362 - An inside look into a major healthtech makeover for better connectivity. Jayne Thompson, MediRecords

Jayne Thompson is the Head of Product at MediRecords.MediRecords is a digital health platform at the forefront of advancing cloud-based Practice management.Listen to this interview with Jayne Thompson from MediRecords about the evolution of their platform. Learn about their new user interface, enhanced features, and commitment to multidisciplinary care, supporting healthcare providers in delivering efficient and innovative solutions.Check out the episode and full show notes here.To see the lates

Jul 24, 2023 • 14:56

361 - Rethinking Nurse Training & Onboarding for Better Care

361 - Rethinking Nurse Training & Onboarding for Better Care

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Olc5__Tfup4Dan Graham from MedApp and Dan Shaw from South Eastern Local Health District talk about onboarding nurses and healthcare professionals in the public hospital system.They discuss how MedApp revolutionises the onboarding process for new nurses, providing them with easy access to clinical and hospital guidelines. Discover how MedApp's streamlined approach eliminates cumbersome manuals and intranets, empowering nurses to feel capable, con

Jul 20, 2023 • 31:19

360 - What is the future of healthcare? Digital Health Festival 2023 Feature Episode

360 - What is the future of healthcare? Digital Health Festival 2023 Feature Episode

In this episode, we take you on a journey into the future of healthcare as we dive into the insightful discussions and interviews from the Digital Health Festival 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Join us as we explore groundbreaking topics such as artificial intelligence, patient-centric care, equity, and access in the healthcare industry. With experts and exhibitors sharing their visions and innovations, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the transformative technologies and visionary ideas

Jul 13, 2023 • 52:11

359 - Beyond the Pitch: Discussions with healthtech innovators at Connect Virtual Care

359 - Beyond the Pitch: Discussions with healthtech innovators at Connect Virtual Care

In this engaging episode, we're thrilled to bring you insights from remarkable thought leaders who are reshaping the landscape of healthcare technology. Our guests are:Sarah Dowell of Cyber Clinic, an online mental health clinic that offers individualised counselling leveraging cutting-edge tech.Dr. Adrian Cohen, Founder of Headsafe, who is revolutionising concussion diagnosis and management with his groundbreaking Nurocheck technology.Serge Lauriou from My Medic Watch, a company transforming ho

Jul 4, 2023 • 18:12

358 - Preventing seniors from falling through the cracks. Jim Moratis, VillageLocal

358 - Preventing seniors from falling through the cracks. Jim Moratis, VillageLocal

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4kwh5syP4FwIn this episode of Talking HealthTech, we speak with Jim Moratis, CEO of VillageLocal. We discuss the complexities of the aged care system, the essential role of technology in overcoming barriers to home care access, and how integrated systems and technological innovations are improving aged care.Key TakeawaysAged Care Perspective: Views on aged care vary among individuals, their families, and healthcare professionals, which emphasise

Jun 22, 2023 • 33:25

357 - Overcoming Legacy Technology Challenges in Telehealth.  Dennis Lorist, Landell Archer, Steve Neville - Pexip

357 - Overcoming Legacy Technology Challenges in Telehealth. Dennis Lorist, Landell Archer, Steve Neville - Pexip

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aJWrdnY_d1EGuests:Dennis Lorist, Director of Solutions Architecture at Pexip.Landell Archer, Director of Healthcare Solutions at Pexip.Steve Neville, General Manager for Pexip in Australia and New Zealand.Episode Overview:In this episode of Talking Health Tech, we delve into the fast-paced world of telehealth, exploring its current challenges and future potential. We examine how modern platforms are enabling seamless integration of video technol

Jun 15, 2023 • 23:23

356 - Reflections on General Practice Reform in Australia, Autumn Summit 2023

356 - Reflections on General Practice Reform in Australia, Autumn Summit 2023

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W7fOnfTBSBoThis episode was recorded at the Talking HealthTech Autumn Summit - a virtual event exclusive for THT+ Members where clinicians, vendors and decision makers come together to learn and connect about technology in healthcare. As a special treat, we’re bringing you this session from the event. To access all of the recordings from this event and previous THT+ Summits, consider becoming a THT+ Member today. In this episod

Jun 12, 2023 • 32:22

355 - Medicare for the 21st Century.  Dr Talat Uppal & Dr Steve Hambleton, Autumn Summit 2023

355 - Medicare for the 21st Century. Dr Talat Uppal & Dr Steve Hambleton, Autumn Summit 2023

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0HukvqZXZTQDelve into the critical role of digital technology, standards, and multidisciplinary teams in healthcare from the perspective of the taskforce and clinicians. Let’s explore innovative collaborations that enhance healthcare accessibility and quality for all Australians. Let’s add some muscle to Medicare.This episode was recorded live at the recent Talking HealthTech Autumn Summit where the healthtech ecosystem came together to learn an

Jun 5, 2023 • 35:15

354 - Australian technology bringing health equity to developing countries. Gadi Bichler, WeGuide & Curve Tomorrow

354 - Australian technology bringing health equity to developing countries. Gadi Bichler, WeGuide & Curve Tomorrow

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mDqAYjiLsgoIn this episode we delve into the transformative world of no-code platforms and AI, focusing on the innovative SaaS platform - WeGuide.If you're a healthcare professional, tech enthusiast, or anyone who has ever wondered about the potential of technology in advancing healthcare equity globally, this is for you. Pete is joined by Gadi Bichler, Chief Strategy Officer at WeGuide & Curve Tomorrow, who shares his perspectives on the r

Jun 1, 2023 • 37:00

353 - Australian Healthcare Week 2023 Feature Episode

353 - Australian Healthcare Week 2023 Feature Episode

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, recorded at Australian Healthcare Week 2023, Peter Birch connects with an array of innovators, thought leaders, and executives, each contributing their unique perspective on healthcare innovation.Tune into this episode to hear directly from Harry Iles-Mann, a passionate Health Consumer Advocate, Jeanette Anderson, Director of Digital Health at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, and Grahame Grieve, Principal at Health Intersections. Additionally, gain

May 29, 2023 • 42:24

352 - Complying with European laws for AI powered healthcare solutions. Miklos Zorkoczy, Legalai§e Zorkóczy Law Office

352 - Complying with European laws for AI powered healthcare solutions. Miklos Zorkoczy, Legalai§e Zorkóczy Law Office

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Krp9XCbLk8cHow is AI shaping the future of law and healthcare?Meet Miklos Zorkoczy, a forward-thinking lawyer, lecturer, and advocate for legal tech and HealthTech innovations. Leveraging Python coding, he dives deep into the ethical nuances of AI design.As a key figure in a Hungarian startup academy and a Talking HealthTech THT+ Member, Miklos is instrumental in pioneering projects that bring together legal tech and HealthTech, fostering an en

May 25, 2023 • 21:28

351 - Creativity and innovation in healthcare with technology. Nick Cole, HITORI & Kenko

351 - Creativity and innovation in healthcare with technology. Nick Cole, HITORI & Kenko

Join Nicholas Cole, the CTO and Tech Director of Hitori and Kenko, in this discussion about technology's role in healthcare and how it's improving productivity, updating systems, and turning app ideas into products.In this episode, you'll get an insider's look at how technology is making healthcare better and easier. You'll learn how Hitori is enhancing patient care and solving healthcare problems, while also tackling the complexities involved in creating healthcare apps. Discover how Hitori, wi

May 22, 2023 • 16:05

350 - Connecting Founders & Industry

350 - Connecting Founders & Industry

This episode was recorded at a live Talking HealthTech event cohosted with Cicada Innovations. It features:Dr. Katja Beitat: A representative from Cicada Innovations, Dr. Katja Beitat is deeply immersed in the medtech industry, fostering productive conversations and partnerships.Peter Birch: An industry veteran, Peter Birch from Talking HealthTech brings a wealth of knowledge about the intersection of healthcare and technology.Lynette Walter: As the CEO of Navbit, Lynette Walter has firsthand ex

May 18, 2023 • 36:03

349 - Exploring Innovation Pathways in Digital Health at University NSW

349 - Exploring Innovation Pathways in Digital Health at University NSW

In this Talking HealthTech podcast episode, host Peter Birch explores the transformative power of AI in healthcare during Digital Health Week at UNSW. Highlighting discussions with Professor Farah Magrabi about the role of AI in healthcare, Mark Grosser of 23Strands on leveraging AI and genomics to revolutionise reproductive health, Arash Atashnama, founder of DeepMeds, on making medical imaging safer, and Monzurul Alam of RehabExo on rehabilitating spinal cord injuries. This episode u

May 15, 2023 • 29:19

348 - Theory and reality of adopting AI into clinical care. Mark Nevin, EY Australia & Mitchell Burger Sydney Local Health District

348 - Theory and reality of adopting AI into clinical care. Mark Nevin, EY Australia & Mitchell Burger Sydney Local Health District

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NH-cQCf3YBkTheory and reality of adopting AI into clinical care.Mark Nevin is part of the leadership team of Health and Human Services in the Sydney office of EY Australia.Mitchell Burger is the Director of Strategy, Architecture, Innovation, and Research at Sydney Local Health District. EY is a globally connected, multidisciplinary professional services organisation driven by its purpose: to create a better working world for its clients, people

May 8, 2023 • 36:40

347 - Decoding data to empower medical practices. Chris Smeed, Cubiko

347 - Decoding data to empower medical practices. Chris Smeed, Cubiko

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IXR653RsybYChris Smeed is the CEO & Founder of Cubiko. Cubiko is a leading company in providing practice insights to your team, enabling practices to operate efficiently and effectively for every patient on a daily basis.In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we delve into the latest developments from Cubiko and Halo Connect. Cubiko will soon be launching a dental platform and the Genie product will be fully launched in the coming weeks

May 4, 2023 • 29:32

346 - Healthcare Innovation in Wollongong Showcase

346 - Healthcare Innovation in Wollongong Showcase

Immerse yourself in Wollongong's innovative healthcare landscape with the Talking HealthTech podcast, featuring a special episode dedicated to the healthcare professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs driving advancements in HealthTech across Australia. Learn about groundbreaking projects, cutting-edge research, and the role of technology in the future of healthcare. Dive deep into the vibrant ecosystem of Wollongong, where healthcare providers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and university staf

May 1, 2023 • 1:35:12

345 - What is the circuit breaker in general practice? Riwka Hagen, Tracy Johnson, Dr Paresh Dawda, Chris Smeed

345 - What is the circuit breaker in general practice? Riwka Hagen, Tracy Johnson, Dr Paresh Dawda, Chris Smeed

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SFEZSjmR9xcWhat are some changes you believe may strengthen general practice in Australia?In this episode, we hear from three general practice experts in the riveting session nine of the Talking HealthTech Summer Summit about general practice. This panel discussion featuring Riwka Hagen, Tracy Johnson, Dr Paresh Dawda and Chris Smeed addresses the ways in which some of the pressure that general practice is currently under can be relieved.Join us

Apr 27, 2023 • 43:09

344 - The power of clinical speech recognition. Dr Pieter Nel & Dr Andrew Brier - Mackay Hospital & Health Service (HHS)

344 - The power of clinical speech recognition. Dr Pieter Nel & Dr Andrew Brier - Mackay Hospital & Health Service (HHS)

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O9ZTf5Z4nVA What do you think about using voice-to-text technology in the clinical space?In this episode, we hear from two very experienced doctors about the life-changing implementation of the Dragon Medical One speech recognition software in their emergency department. This episode also explores the many benefits this piece of technology has facilitated for clinicians, administrative staff, patients and loved ones. Plus, we also get some great

Apr 17, 2023 • 31:54

343 - AI driven analytics set to revolutionise cardiac rehabilitation patient care.  Helen Souris, Cardihab

343 - AI driven analytics set to revolutionise cardiac rehabilitation patient care. Helen Souris, Cardihab

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ddpGEsj2cj0In this episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast, we dive into the innovative world of Cardihab, a company revolutionizing patient care with AI-driven analytics in cardiac rehabilitation. Join us as we discuss how Cardihab leverages technology and data to improve outcomes for both patients and healthcare professionals.Listen to this episode to learn about:Cardihab's journey, led by CEO Helen Souris, with a background in Statistics, C

Apr 13, 2023 • 25:00

342 - Supporting vulnerable communities through technology; Nicole Nixon - Five Faces, Christina Igasto - Western Sydney LHD, and Richard Taggart - Sydney LHD

342 - Supporting vulnerable communities through technology; Nicole Nixon - Five Faces, Christina Igasto - Western Sydney LHD, and Richard Taggart - Sydney LHD

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7OPgr_X0crYMaking the healthcare needs of the vulnerable a priority with technology.In this episode, we hear from three seasoned professionals about the potential benefits of technology for solving healthcare problems among the vulnerable. You’ll also learn about who is actually a vulnerable person and how vendors, developers and healthcare providers can go about identifying and supporting their needs. Richard Taggart at the time of this re

Apr 10, 2023 • 41:54

341 - Medical bionics; innovations fusing diverse technologies to transform lives - Dr Robyn Stokes, Bionics Queensland

341 - Medical bionics; innovations fusing diverse technologies to transform lives - Dr Robyn Stokes, Bionics Queensland

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XJPD0wQ4qW4Medical bionics - innovations fusing diverse technologies to transform livesDr. Robyn Stokes is CEO of Bionics Queensland.Bionics Queensland is a platform for scientists, researchers, healthcare consumers, clinicians, and investors to collaborate and develop bionic innovations that can transform lives, with the aim of fast-tracking their discovery, development, and commercialization.Discover the fast-growing realm of deeptech innovati

Apr 6, 2023 • 24:18

340 - Make healthcare delivery and access easier for GPs and patients. Dr Ben Hurst, HotDoc

340 - Make healthcare delivery and access easier for GPs and patients. Dr Ben Hurst, HotDoc

GPs face countless challenges, but HotDoc is helping to solve them one by one. In this episode, we hear from a CEO and founder about the trials and successes of HotDoc over the past few years. He also dives into the problems faced by GPs on a day-to-day and how different models of operation can help business-wise and also with care delivery. In addition, this episode covers an emerging healthcare delivery model- asynchronous service. Join us as we discuss the issues that GPs are having and look

Apr 3, 2023 • 26:14

339 - Improving Healthcare Outcomes with Remote Patient Monitoring. Vidya Nallamad, Net-Health

339 - Improving Healthcare Outcomes with Remote Patient Monitoring. Vidya Nallamad, Net-Health

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a_7DtiwwMN4In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch interviews Vidya Nallamad from Net-Health, a remote patient monitoring software that focuses on lifestyle conditions. Net-Health aims to improve the quality of life of patients by providing tools to manage their health. The platform is user-friendly, accessible via mobile devices, and is currently being used in over 25 hospitals in Australia. Net-Health is also partnering with a hospi

Mar 23, 2023 • 20:13

338 - Boosting Your Dental Practice with a Strong Online Presence.  Nick Dogulin, Dental Rank

338 - Boosting Your Dental Practice with a Strong Online Presence. Nick Dogulin, Dental Rank

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/amtBu83zgcoNicholas Dogulin is an experienced Dental Practice Growth Specialist, and he helps dental clients fill their appointment books measurably and profitably.Dental Rank is a Sydney-based digital marketing firm that specialises in SEO solutions for Australian dentists.Learn about building a solid marketing strategy for your dental practice, the power of using tech to automate marketing activities, how to go about reactivating dormant patie

Mar 20, 2023 • 18:17

337 - Digital health for now and the future. The AIDH Digital Health Summit ‘22

337 - Digital health for now and the future. The AIDH Digital Health Summit ‘22

Great minds in a great space discussing the matter of digital health!📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KyycAki1dkMIn this episode, we hear the opinions of numerous attendees and speakers from the AIDH Digital Health Summit ‘22, where they explored digital health advances in hospital and primary and community care from the frontline to the back office in metro, rural, and regional New South Wales. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a woman in leadership, a member of the in

Mar 16, 2023 • 54:31

336 - Mental health and conversational AI.  Esha Oberoi, Leora.ai

336 - Mental health and conversational AI. Esha Oberoi, Leora.ai

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a9t8_iy_z1YEsha Oberois is the CEO & Founder of Leora and Afea Care Services. Leora, illuminates the field of mental health as a virtual self-care companion and personal mental health advocate.Discover the impact of conversational AI in mental health with Leora's virtual self-care coach. Gain insights into Esha Oberoi's journey as Leora's CEO and founder in AI and mental health. Explore chatbot potential, avatar design, user feedback, and co

Mar 13, 2023 • 21:47

335 - Accessibility and wayfinding in healthcare. Joe Halavazis, BindiMaps

335 - Accessibility and wayfinding in healthcare. Joe Halavazis, BindiMaps

Joe Halavazis is the Senior Account Executive at BindiMaps.BindiMaps uses simple audio instructions to help users navigate indoor spaces and find their way to their desired location. It provides accurate location information and the best possible route to reach the destination.Check out this insightful interview with Joe Halavazis from BindiMaps, where he discusses the importance of wayfinding in healthcare and how it can contribute to creating a more inclusive service.In this episode you will l

Mar 9, 2023 • 19:06

334 - Beyond bandwidth: the importance of a network strategy in healthtech. Alex Swan, Extreme Networks.

334 - Beyond bandwidth: the importance of a network strategy in healthtech. Alex Swan, Extreme Networks.

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bBSAoxNtdKcHave you ever wondered how healthcare organisations keep their networks secure and up-to-date with the latest industry standards? In this episode, we sit down with Alex Swan, a technical account manager at Extreme Networks, to explore the critical role that network management plays in delivering high-quality patient care. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the latest trends in he

Mar 6, 2023 • 25:58

333 - Setting up your medical practice for success. Jerry Kennard, Evoke Projects

333 - Setting up your medical practice for success. Jerry Kennard, Evoke Projects

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pXpPfULXGuUJerry Kennard is the CEO of Evoke Projects and the founder of the Practice Success Collective.Evoke Projects specialises in healthcare and workplace design, whereas Practice Success Collective is a network of experts who provide holistic support to practice owners as they embark on the journey of starting or purchasing their own practice, and then growing their business to achieve success.This episode is about the trends within clinic

Feb 27, 2023 • 28:28

332 - Clinicians as Investors 101. Dr Bi Mian, Investor Meets Innovator Podcast Feature Episode

332 - Clinicians as Investors 101. Dr Bi Mian, Investor Meets Innovator Podcast Feature Episode

In this episode of the Life Sciences WA Podcast, Dr Bi Mian discusses his work with the Australian Medical Angels, a medical syndicate that focuses on investing in HealthTech startups in Australia. Mian, who is a medical doctor and runs a multi-specialist medical centre in regional New South Wales, founded the group with his co-founder Dr Amandeep Hansra. The group, which has 600 members, is unique in that it consists of verified clinicians across the medical and dental fields.Mian explains that

Feb 23, 2023 • 22:49

331 - From clinician to entrepreneur. Kevin Wernli, Roy Mariathas, Santosh Kaur - AUSCEP Participants

331 - From clinician to entrepreneur. Kevin Wernli, Roy Mariathas, Santosh Kaur - AUSCEP Participants

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G3TEP_tyY18What do you do when you are supposed to be a clinician but want to have a more meaningful impact?Santosh Kaur is a registered doctor in India. Kevin Wernli is a physiotherapist. Roy Mariathas is a 10-year general practitioner. AUSCEP is a program designed for all clinicians who have an interest in entrepreneurship and improving healthcare.In this episode, Pete speaks with Kevin Wernli, Roy Mariathas and Santosh Kaur about what you do

Feb 20, 2023 • 40:41

330 - The Future Of Australia’s Fast-Growing Digital Health Sector.  ANDHealth Feature Episode

330 - The Future Of Australia’s Fast-Growing Digital Health Sector. ANDHealth Feature Episode

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LD0iV473T90What do you think the future holds for digital health?Lisa Suennen is a healthcare investor, entrepreneur and strategist from Venture Valkyrie. Elizabeth Koff is the Managing Director at Telstra Health. Luke Renehan is the founder and CEO of VaxApp. Dr Brandon Carp is a veteran founder and doctor from Prac3. ANDHealth is Australia's only organisation dedicated to providing programs designed specifically to address the unique commercia

Feb 13, 2023 • 28:29

329 – Where do healthcare founders go from here? Makenzie Thomas & Dr Buzz Palmer, MedTech Actuator

329 – Where do healthcare founders go from here? Makenzie Thomas & Dr Buzz Palmer, MedTech Actuator

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_eTyXeK3pI0What’s the next step in your journey as a founder?Dr Buzz Palmer has a proven track record as an entrepreneur. Makenzie Thomas builds programmes and communities at MedTech Actuator.MedTech Actuator connects the region’s broad ecosystem to empower founders to build the next wave of global MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech success stories.In this episode, Pete, Makenzie and Buzz talk about market dynamics, what’s changed since 2022 in hea

Feb 9, 2023 • 28:00

328 - Speech Recognition Technology in Healthcare – Simon Wallace, Nuance

328 - Speech Recognition Technology in Healthcare – Simon Wallace, Nuance

Dr Simon Wallace is Nuance's UK and Ireland Chief Clinical Information Officer for Healthcare (CCIO).Nuance is at the forefront of developing clinical understanding solutions that improve healthcare through more informed and timely decisions.Dr Simon Wallace joins Pete in this episode to discuss the importance of speech recognition technology in clinical documentation.If you work in healthcare, have you ever considered the potential applications of speech recognition technology? In this segment,

Feb 6, 2023 • 24:48

327 - The untapped potential of digital care coordination. Leanne Anderson, Data Capture Experts

327 - The untapped potential of digital care coordination. Leanne Anderson, Data Capture Experts

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aVq-970fIYkLeanne Anderson is the Account Director at Data Capture Experts. Data Capture Experts is a Melbourne-based software company specialising in Digital Workflow Transformation solutions.In this episode, Pete and Leanne discuss digital care coordination, the benefits of getting clinical data upfront for billing and reporting, balancing a purpose-driven and a flexible solution plus, lots more. Check out the episode and full show notes here.

Feb 2, 2023 • 18:48

326 - Enabling faster engagement of technology with adoption teams.  Spring Summit 2022 Feature Episode

326 - Enabling faster engagement of technology with adoption teams. Spring Summit 2022 Feature Episode

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JG180rbwuLsThere will always be new tech to implement; so, how do we get the adoption bit right?David Kim runs the implementation and adoption teams at 3M’s Health Information Systems division. Karen Snee works in clinical informatics at the Sunshine Coast Health Health Service.3M Health Information Systems is committed to creating more time to care and leading the shift from volume to value-based care. In this episode, Pete features a panel dis

Jan 30, 2023 • 29:08

325 - The patient paper trail. Spring Summit 2022 Feature Episode

325 - The patient paper trail. Spring Summit 2022 Feature Episode

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RQVpuW6L43ACan Australia go from laggard to leap frog when it comes to digital health adoption?Berne Gibbons is the Head of Strategies and Partnerships at InfoMedix. Chris Mitchell is the Chief Information and Digital Officer at Hunter New England LHD. David Tralaggan is a Co-founder of CDIA.In this episode, explore the use of paper in the healthcare sector, how it inhibits digital progress, data accessibility and much more. This one was record

Jan 26, 2023 • 30:55

324 - Interoperability; feasible goal or holy grail? Spring Summit 2022 Feature Episode

324 - Interoperability; feasible goal or holy grail? Spring Summit 2022 Feature Episode

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P_PPx5ZufzYDo dreams really come true with interoperability?Danielle Bancroft from Best Practice Software, Kate Ebrill from CSIRO, Alex Duong from Monash Health and Dr Brent Barker.Best Practice Software is the leading practice management software. Helping practices focus on what matters most, their patients.In this episode, Danielle has a panel discussion with Brent, Alex and Kate surrounding interoperability in healthcare.If you missed the TH

Jan 23, 2023 • 28:01

323 - Utilising objective measures in healthcare. Matt Green, The Wesley Hospital Brisbane

323 - Utilising objective measures in healthcare. Matt Green, The Wesley Hospital Brisbane

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube hereWhat if it were easier to measure and relay your patients’ progress? Matt Green is the Rehabilitation Lead for Outpatients at The Wesley Hospital in Brisbane. He is also Head of High Performance with the Brisbane Lions Women's AFL team The Wesley Hospital is one of Australia’s iconic and largest private, not-for-profit hospitals situated in the heart of Brisbane.In this episode which was recorded live at VALD’s Alta Clinic in Brisbane with an audience of

Jan 19, 2023 • 36:35

322 - BioTech Investment - AusBioInvest 2022 Feature Episode

322 - BioTech Investment - AusBioInvest 2022 Feature Episode

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv7hOIKkcxcThe latest episode of Talking HealthTech features interviews with three industry leaders who appeared at the AusBioInvest 2022 event in Perth. Dr Nilay Thakar, Principal of ARCH Venture Partners, delves into the mind of a venture capitalist and how to build an innovative biotech company. Dr Daniel Getts, Co-Founder and CEO of Myeloid Therapeutics, shares his insight into leveraging opportunities to accelerate innovation i

Jan 16, 2023 • 27:37

321 - Data-driven healthcare, pharmacies in the pandemic & cybersecurity in hospitals. RSM Health Business & Technology Conference Feature Episode.

321 - Data-driven healthcare, pharmacies in the pandemic & cybersecurity in hospitals. RSM Health Business & Technology Conference Feature Episode.

Technology has become increasingly important in the healthcare industry, with innovations and data analysis helping to improve patient care and streamline processes. However, with this increased reliance on technology comes the need for improved security measures to protect sensitive patient data and critical medical systems.At the RSM Health, Business & Technology Conference, held in Sydney and Melbourne last October, industry experts gathered to discuss the potential benefits and risks of

Jan 12, 2023 • 23:15

320 - Prescription for Success: Lessons from the Doctor Diaries Podcast.  Hanya Oversby, HBN

320 - Prescription for Success: Lessons from the Doctor Diaries Podcast. Hanya Oversby, HBN

Hanya Oversby is a director at Health Business Network, a business consultancy that helps medical professionals with strategic planning and connecting with other businesses, especially startups and those looking to grow. In this episode, Hanya discusses the value of inviting successful entrepreneurial doctors to speak on the show and share their insights and ideas with the audience. She talks about the importance of working closely with clients to discuss business plans and increase valuati

Jan 9, 2023 • 21:36

319 - Leveraging Telehealth to Achieve Your Diet and Nutrition Goals with a Dietitian.  Chloe McLeod, Verde Nutrition Co

319 - Leveraging Telehealth to Achieve Your Diet and Nutrition Goals with a Dietitian. Chloe McLeod, Verde Nutrition Co

In this episode Pete discusses the role of a dietitian and the importance of proper nutrition with Chloe McLeod, a registered dietitian and founder of Verde Nutrition Company.In this episode, you can expect to learn:The duties of a dietitian and how they can assist individuals in achieving their health goals through informed food choices and adequate nutrientsThe benefits of telehealth, including accessibility and the ability to conduct consultations remotelyThe role of dietitians in the medical

Jan 2, 2023 • 20:05

318 - The wearables revolution. João Bocas, Digital Salutem

318 - The wearables revolution. João Bocas, Digital Salutem

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube here.Wearables have the potential to change the healthcare world.João Bocas is a wearables expert and CEO of Digital Salutem. In this episode, Pete and João look at the rise of wearables, their practical application, the barriers to wider adoption, what the future might look like and much more.No doubt, wearables are becoming quite common and so should their adoption in healthcare but with the many barriers that process faces, how can innovation, research, early

Dec 26, 2022 • 26:08

317 - From Sustainability to Prosthesis List Reforms: What You Need to Know About the Medtech Industry in Australia. MTAA MedTech22 Feature Episode

317 - From Sustainability to Prosthesis List Reforms: What You Need to Know About the Medtech Industry in Australia. MTAA MedTech22 Feature Episode

This episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast was recorded at the MTAA MedTech 22 Annual Conference, an industry event for medtech professionals in Australia. During the episode, host Peter Birch has short conversations with various speakers at the conference, covering a range of topics related to the medtech industry in Australia.Some of the key topics covered in the episode include:Engaging with the government: Matthew Versi discusses the importance of the medtech industry engaging with the g

Dec 19, 2022 • 35:28

316 - Innovate Health 2022 Feature Episode

316 - Innovate Health 2022 Feature Episode

This is a feature episode recorded live at the Innovate Health Conference in 2022, featuring a number of speakers who were interviewed after their time on stage. The episode provides insight into the key points discussed during the conference, which focused on the role of digital health innovations in enabling diagnosis and care at home. The main themes discussed in the episode include the importance of collaboration in the healthcare industry and the potential for digital health technologies to

Dec 12, 2022 • 33:22

315 - Hospitals; don't be alarmed! David Paré, Olinqua

315 - Hospitals; don't be alarmed! David Paré, Olinqua

Attention hospitals… don’t be alarmed! David Pare is the Chief Technology Officer at OlinquaOlinqua is helping hospitals to optimise their workforce, healthcare and patient outcomes with unified communications, location and mobility solutions. In this episode, Pete and David discuss operational workflows in hospitals, alarm fatigue in healthcare, the importance of integrations and partnerships amongst healthcare technology and a lot more too.This episode addresses an issue that every h

Dec 8, 2022 • 19:41

314 - Driving innovation in aged care and digital health - AWS & ANDHealth

314 - Driving innovation in aged care and digital health - AWS & ANDHealth

Driving innovation in aged care and digital health.This episode features a conversation with: Andrew Tulloch - General Manager for Pipeline & Growth at ANDHealthCharlotte Summers – Founding COO at DDMAdam Glasofer - Global Head of Healthcare at AWS, with a lot of experience across the Health and Government sectors George Patapis – Health Alliances Lead, Asia Pacific and Japan at AWSIn this episode, we'll discuss how the care of an ageing population will spur technological advancements in the

Dec 5, 2022 • 26:21

313 - Technology helping kids deal with anxiety. Dr Louise Metcalf, Gheorg

313 - Technology helping kids deal with anxiety. Dr Louise Metcalf, Gheorg

Dr. Louise Metcalf is the CEO and founder of Gheorg. Gheorg is the little robot who helps kids 7-12 years old with anxiety and to build resilience. Gheorg connects home, school and psychologists to make a meaningful impact in kids lives.Listen to this episode to find out how Gheorg can help your kids deal with anxiety, the future of Gheorg and digital health therapies, as well as regulatory information on these topics, will be discussed.Check out the episode and full show notes here.To see the l

Dec 1, 2022 • 30:17

312 - Aged Care Tech Summit 2022 Feature Episode

312 - Aged Care Tech Summit 2022 Feature Episode

Earlier in the year Talking HealthTech was a supporting partner at the 4th Annual Aged Care Tech Summit 2022 in SydneyDuring the event we were doing our thing, catching up with speakers after their sessions and recording quick conversations - which you’re going to hear in a minute in this episode.The topics and themes that were discussed on the day were broad and included The importance of quality and safetyThe royal commission into Aged CareFunding in aged careHow facilities are dealing wi

Nov 28, 2022 • 1:00:11

311 - Improving Health Outcomes in Rural Australia with Virtual Neonatology.  Darren Reynolds, Teladoc & Joe Cain, Philips

311 - Improving Health Outcomes in Rural Australia with Virtual Neonatology. Darren Reynolds, Teladoc & Joe Cain, Philips

Saving lives, improving health outcomes, healthcare equity and clinician productivity with a virtual neonatology solution. Joe Cain is the Business Manager for Philips Virtual Care in APAC and has over ten years of experience in remote patient monitoring and virtual care. Darren Reynolds is the managing director of TelaDoc Australasia and the SVP for Global Emerging Markets. Teladoc Health offers clients a broad spectrum of high-quality virtual care solutions to meet the hea

Nov 24, 2022 • 22:38

310 - How technology can democratise dermatology. Philip Tong, Dermscreen

310 - How technology can democratise dermatology. Philip Tong, Dermscreen

Everyone deserves access to quality skin check services to fight skin cancer. Dr Phil Tong is an Australian dermatologist who is embracing digital technologies, AI, and the web. His vision is to improve healthcare access to dermatologists around Australia including rural and remote communities. He is the founder and CEO of Dermscreen. Dermscreen is a virtual care platform that allows patients to have images of their skin taken for remote diagnostic reporting by a dermatologist sp

Nov 21, 2022 • 20:11

309 - Digital Health Festival 2022 Feature Episode

309 - Digital Health Festival 2022 Feature Episode

Earlier this year Talking HealthTech attended what ended up being one of the biggest Digital Health in person events for the year - the Digital Health Festival in Melbourne Talking HealthTech had a booth in the exhibition area, and Pete was moderating a panel on one of the stages. It was a great way to bring start ups, health informaticians, clinicians, investors - all the interested parties together in one room, share ideas, connect and learn together. Of course being Talking He

Nov 17, 2022 • 46:20

308 -  Changing the face of men’s health through technology. Sam Gledhill, Movember

308 - Changing the face of men’s health through technology. Sam Gledhill, Movember

If you’re a man, a clinician or know someone affected by prostate or testicular cancer or mental health challenges, then you know how hard it is to access additional care, support or quality resources. In this episode, you will hear more about the efforts of Movember to improve prostate, testicular and mental health care for men across the globe. You will also learn about the importance of having strong academic evidence, the clinician’s role in all of this and much more. Sam Gl

Nov 14, 2022 • 31:10

307 - Technology trends & podcasting. Riwka Hagen, Kim Poyner & Chris Smeed - Medicubes Podcast

307 - Technology trends & podcasting. Riwka Hagen, Kim Poyner & Chris Smeed - Medicubes Podcast

Podcasts are an amazing platform to tell stories, connect with people and build trust. Over the past few years Talking HealthTech has built a strong community and vast library of over 300 podcast episodes focusing on healthcare innovation powered by technology in Australia. But did you know that Talking HealthTech also powers other podcasts behind the scenes? In the coming months you might hear more about the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - a ser

Nov 10, 2022 • 42:50

306 - The awakening giant - The rise of Australia’s evidence-based digital health sector.  Bronwyn Le Grice, ANDHealth

306 - The awakening giant - The rise of Australia’s evidence-based digital health sector. Bronwyn Le Grice, ANDHealth

Understanding the report: The Awakening Giant: The Rise of Australia's evidence-based Digital Health Sector Bronwyn Le Grice is founder, CEO, and managing director of ANDHealth, a commercial-government digital health initiativeAustralia's only organization dedicated to providing programs designed specifically to address the unique commercialisation challenges faced by digital health companies.In this episode, you will learn the recent data regarding Australia's digital health industry. The

Nov 7, 2022 • 22:34

305 - Overcoming medication safety and operational efficiencies associated with controlled drugs in healthcare. James Gold, Modeus

305 - Overcoming medication safety and operational efficiencies associated with controlled drugs in healthcare. James Gold, Modeus

Have you ever wondered how today’s controlled drugs are monitored and kept track of? In this episode, you will learn about the many problems with traditional controlled drug administration, how they affect healthcare settings, and what you can do to change things in healthcare settings that are traditionally slow to make decisions. Additionally, you’ll discover strategies that can make handling the load of controlled drug administration for healthcare professionals in their regular work more man

Nov 3, 2022 • 21:49

304 - A digital first approach to healthcare. Dr Patrick Aouad, [cu]health

304 - A digital first approach to healthcare. Dr Patrick Aouad, [cu]health

Learn how digital tools can improve people’s health, how healthcare could be more effective and affordable if medical professionals worked closely together, and the role that an evidence-based approach can play in encouraging businesses to put their workers’ health first.

Oct 31, 2022 • 27:26

303 - Commercialisation and collaboration in digital health. Adam Wardell, Previsior

303 - Commercialisation and collaboration in digital health. Adam Wardell, Previsior

If you’re in the digital health industry, you know how essential commercialisation and collaboration are to successfully turning an idea or research into a company. In this episode, we learn more about some of the many non-traditional approaches to collaboration, the value of diversity, the role of digital health in the pharmaceutical industry and much more.

Oct 27, 2022 • 37:05

302 - Improving Health Outcomes and Clinician Intervention Through Interoperable Solutions; recorded at the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit 2022

302 - Improving Health Outcomes and Clinician Intervention Through Interoperable Solutions; recorded at the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit 2022

In this episode, you will learn more about the potential benefits of interoperable solutions toward the improvement of healthcare delivery and outcomes for patients, as well as clinician intervention. This episode also covers a comparison of in-person versus virtual care, scaling in more efficient ways and some advice for those who use virtual healthcare services.

Oct 24, 2022 • 42:34

301 - Scaling for growth. Jonathan Jeffries, Think & Grow

301 - Scaling for growth. Jonathan Jeffries, Think & Grow

Think & Grow's Co-Founder, Jonathan Jeffries (JJ), is highly enthusiastic about finding solutions to business problems through the utilisation of people, connection, content, and relationships. During the past 15 years, he has assisted some of the world's most influential companies. Listen to this interview about Scaling growth of business locally and abroad In this episode, you will learn about supporting businesses to expand beyond the shores of Australia. Finding the right peopl

Oct 20, 2022 • 31:56

300 - A connected farming future; Hamish Munro, Pairtree Intelligence (Talking AgTech special episode)

300 - A connected farming future; Hamish Munro, Pairtree Intelligence (Talking AgTech special episode)

If you’re a part of the agriculture industry, especially large scale farming, then you know how challenging it can be to gather and appropriately use data from several sources. In this episode, we learn about the approach of one company that is aiming to make farming more connected for better data use in decision-making. Also, this episode looks at data convergence versus data centralisation plus much more.

Oct 17, 2022 • 30:28

299 - Building the capability for greater digital health participation. Robert Hardie, nbn

299 - Building the capability for greater digital health participation. Robert Hardie, nbn

In this episode, you will learn more about the work that the nbn is doing surrounding the digital capabilities and infrastructure with the aim of driving healthcare delivery in the future. You will also hear about the nbn’s efforts to enable digital health, telehealth and other virtual care services across Australia, including rural and remote areas, plus much more.

Oct 12, 2022 • 28:14

298 - Interoperability and healthcare systems integration.  Robi Karp,  Fluffy Spider Technologies

298 - Interoperability and healthcare systems integration. Robi Karp, Fluffy Spider Technologies

Do you know why interoperability is important in healthcare technology? In this episode, you will find out what interoperability is all about. Listen to this interview with Robi Karp, the CEO and founder of Fluffy Spider Technologies, which assists clients in providing better healthcare by offering interoperable digital health software solutions.

Oct 10, 2022 • 42:21

297 - Harnessing the power of the crowd to make digital health work for humans. Ken Saman, Personify Care & Paul Lambert, Think Human

297 - Harnessing the power of the crowd to make digital health work for humans. Ken Saman, Personify Care & Paul Lambert, Think Human

How do we make digital health solutions actually work for humans? Ken Saman is CEO and founder of Personify Care. Paul Lambert is a director at Think Human.Personify Care is an Australian digital health company that helps healthcare teams across Australia, New Zealand and the US to convert clinical protocols into a digital patient experience to eliminate the administrative burden of managing patient pathways. In this episode, Pete, Ken and Paul explore harnessing the power of the

Oct 9, 2022 • 48:19

296 - Speech technology & efficient documentation reducing healthcare workforce burnout. Jonathan Larbey, T-Pro

296 - Speech technology & efficient documentation reducing healthcare workforce burnout. Jonathan Larbey, T-Pro

Speech technology & efficient documentation reducing healthcare workforce burnout Jonathan Larbey currently serves as the CEO of T-Pro. They are the global industry leader regarding software designed to improve clinical documentation Listen to this interview with Jonathan Larbey fromT-Pro about How Speech recognition technology can revolutionise health care Check out the episode and full show notes here.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who mi

Oct 6, 2022 • 31:18

295 - Shifting the dial for healthcare in Australia. Dr Louise Schaper, Australasian Institute of Digital Health

295 - Shifting the dial for healthcare in Australia. Dr Louise Schaper, Australasian Institute of Digital Health

In this episode, you will learn how health informatics and digital health can make a significant impact on your career. What are the current trends to be a specialist in this field of integrating health and information technology? And what to expect in the upcoming digital health 2022 that will be held in Sydney Australia.

Oct 5, 2022 • 32:12

294 - Strategies to optimise the value of digital technologies and improve organisational resiliency in a smart, connected hospital.  Dr Benjamin Kanter, Vocera - now part of Stryker

294 - Strategies to optimise the value of digital technologies and improve organisational resiliency in a smart, connected hospital. Dr Benjamin Kanter, Vocera - now part of Stryker

Have you ever wondered how a digital hospital differs from a smart hospital? In this episode, you’ll learn about some strategies for maximising the value of digital technologies in a smart, connected hospital. This episode also discusses how communication is crucial in the digitisation of hospital health systems.

Oct 3, 2022 • 28:54

293 - Solving chronic disease from the ground up.  Tim Veron, Dr Michelle Woolhouse, Vively

293 - Solving chronic disease from the ground up. Tim Veron, Dr Michelle Woolhouse, Vively

In this episode you will learn how technology can help people prevent chronic disease and start building healthier lifestyles that can affect policies from the ground up.

Oct 2, 2022 • 31:58

292 - Improving clinical trials with AI. Michelle Gallaher, Opyl

292 - Improving clinical trials with AI. Michelle Gallaher, Opyl

Disruption is not a dirty word: improving clinical trials with AI Michelle Gallaher is a reasonably well-known contributor to the Australian biotech, MedTech, and digital health sector. She leads a small cap listed company, Opyl in the application of AI to improve clinical trials.Opyl is a new generation company that applies artificial intelligence in clinical trials and social media to improve healthcare. In this episode, learn how AI may be used to enhance clinical trials.Have you ev

Sep 29, 2022 • 36:59

291 - Medtech and Manufacturing: Building Global Capability.  AusMedTech 2022

291 - Medtech and Manufacturing: Building Global Capability. AusMedTech 2022

Listen to this episode as we sat down with the speakers at AusMedTech 22 making rounds of conversations surrounding healthcare and medtech related topics such as Australian manufacturing and global expansion , implications of cyber security, the diagnostic landscape post covid 19, building an appropriate board, and much more.

Sep 28, 2022 • 54:12

290 - Solving inefficient access to medical imaging. Dr Chaturica Athukorala, Aurabox

290 - Solving inefficient access to medical imaging. Dr Chaturica Athukorala, Aurabox

Did you know that viewing medical imaging can now be conveniently accessed by patients and clinicians in a single platform? This episode tackles the importance of having medical imaging on one platform and having an extended multi-disciplinary team. You’ll also get useful advice on taking the first step toward change, particularly in the most common issues that arise in the workplace every day.

Sep 26, 2022 • 24:36

289 - Taking a different approach to STI testing; James Sneddon, PrEP Health

289 - Taking a different approach to STI testing; James Sneddon, PrEP Health

James Sneddon is the Co-Founder and General Manager of Stigma HealthStigma Health is an online sexual health clinic that offers patients online asynchronous healthcare. In this episode, Pete and James discuss sexual health and wellness. They explore the launch of several clinics and healthcare initiatives geared toward STI testing in a more confidential manner and without awkward face-to-face conversations, plus lots more.There is a stigma associated with STI testing that causes many

Sep 22, 2022 • 20:47

288 - Why Don’t Most Australian and New Zealand Healthcare Organisations Fully Trust Their Data - Andrew Aho, InterSystems

288 - Why Don’t Most Australian and New Zealand Healthcare Organisations Fully Trust Their Data - Andrew Aho, InterSystems

Most Australian and New Zealand Healthcare Organisations Don’t Fully Trust Their Data - Why? And What Can Be Done About It? Andrew Aho is the Regional Director of Data Platforms in Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia for InterSystems, an innovative data technology provider dedicated to helping customers solve their most critical information challenges.InterSystems’ software empowers providers, payers, governments, MedTech innovators, software developers, clinical laboratories & t

Sep 19, 2022 • 23:30

287 - You can’t manage what you can’t measure. Ian Lowe, CMH Practice Management

287 - You can’t manage what you can’t measure. Ian Lowe, CMH Practice Management

In this episode, you’ll find out how Ian Lowe builds and uses analytics in the healthcare field. Even though COVID caused problems, it allowed him to create a business model that helps medical practices be more efficient and profitable.

Sep 18, 2022 • 42:21

286 - How to successfully take your medical product idea to market. Adrian Crouch, Procept

286 - How to successfully take your medical product idea to market. Adrian Crouch, Procept

How to get your medical product idea to market successfully Adrian Crouch is the CTO and co-founder of Procept. He is a keen technology entrepreneur with leadership experience in product management, technology strategy, and business development in Australia and abroad.Procept is an award-winning product development company dedicated to bringing new products to market. This episode is about product development in MedTech, raising funds to build a product, compliance, and many more.If yo

Sep 15, 2022 • 19:22

285 - Women in Health Entrepreneurship, MedTech Actuator Bootcamp

285 - Women in Health Entrepreneurship, MedTech Actuator Bootcamp

On the 2nd of June 2022, the MedTech Actuator coordinated an event, hosted at EY titled “Morning with Women in Health Entrepreneurship” which was a morning exploring what it takes to be an entrepreneur in the healthcare ecosystem. Peter Birch attended the event and caught up with some of the speakers to get their reflections on some of the discussions and themes from the day. Featured in this episode: Nicole Sloggett - MinterEllison

Sep 14, 2022 • 32:12

284 - How to scale a health tech business internationally. Robert Milsom, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE)

284 - How to scale a health tech business internationally. Robert Milsom, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE)

If you’re a startup founder, you may be looking to scale internationally, and just like everything else along the startup journey, moving into a new market can be rather challenging. As such, its quite beneficial to have someone who’s done it before be your mentor. In this episode, we learn more about how New Zealand Trade & Enterprise is making it easier for startups to bring their business to other parts of the world.

Sep 12, 2022 • 21:01

283- Episode Technology improving cardiac rehabilitation. Helen Souris, Cardihab

283- Episode Technology improving cardiac rehabilitation. Helen Souris, Cardihab

As a medical professional, you may be aware of the woes and massing waiting lists when it comes to patients accessing various types of recovery therapies, cardiac rehabilitation, in particular. In this episode, Pete and Helen Souris explore the efficient use of Software to provide cardiac rehabilitation digitally. This episode also covers the barriers to achieving this change, the burden of cardiac rehabilitation on the healthcare system, plus much more.

Sep 11, 2022 • 20:39

282 - Giving patients what they deserve.  Dr Tom Kelly, Heidi Health

282 - Giving patients what they deserve. Dr Tom Kelly, Heidi Health

Dr. Thomas Kelly is the CEO & co-Founder of Heidi Health he has been a surgical registrar and has lifelong interests in deep learning, mathematics and entrepreneurship having run a successful education company prior to starting Heidi.Heidi health is a team of doctors and developers who want to eradicate delayed diagnoses in the world. Committed to delivering the best quality health service that modern medicine can offer.This episode will talk about how Heidi and Artificial Intelligence platf

Sep 8, 2022 • 25:34

281 - ANDHealth Summit 2022 - Technology as Therapy Feature

281 - ANDHealth Summit 2022 - Technology as Therapy Feature

Digital Therapeutics works in conjunction with and potentially in replacement of more traditional therapies in healthcare like medicine.It’s an exciting area to consider. But there’s a long way to go until we see these used widely in mainstream medicine. In this episode, you will hear from selected speakers who participated in the ANDHealth Summit 2022 focused on technology as therapy at FB Rice in Melbourne, including:Adam Wardell - CEO, Previsior & General Manager, ANDHeal

Sep 7, 2022 • 46:57

280 - Recruitment and Retention for Allied Health Clinics.  Jack O’Brien, Clinic Mastery

280 - Recruitment and Retention for Allied Health Clinics. Jack O’Brien, Clinic Mastery

Recruitment and Retention for Allied Health Clinics.Jack O'Brien is a physiotherapist and clinic owner by trade, and now spend his days immersed in helping allied health clinic owners to amplify their impact and grow their clinic.Clinic Mastery’s core purpose is to build clinics for good. Through their systems, coaching, and community they help lead inspired teams to deliver amazing client experiences to grow their clinic.Learn about growing allied health clinics in this interview with Jack from

Sep 5, 2022 • 29:14

279 - An Intrapreneurial approach to simplicity and efficiency in healthcare.  Josh Farrington, Medicity

279 - An Intrapreneurial approach to simplicity and efficiency in healthcare. Josh Farrington, Medicity

Take an intrapreneurial journey to improve healthcareJosh Farrington is Medicity's director of operations. Medicity is a new digital health company based in Melbourne. It is part of the Cabrini Technology Group, or CTG.In this episode, Pete and Josh explore the journey of intrapreneurship and Medicity from its early days within Cabrini Health and how that all ties into where they are now, plus much more.There is always much to do in healthcare to help improve patient outcomes and experience, plu

Sep 4, 2022 • 20:31

278 - Engaging and preparing healthcare organisations to implement digital health initiatives into the future;  Bryan Macdonald, BM Digital Health Consulting

278 - Engaging and preparing healthcare organisations to implement digital health initiatives into the future; Bryan Macdonald, BM Digital Health Consulting

How do we engage and prepare healthcare organisations to implement digital health initiatives into the future? Bryan Macdonald is a senior nurse informatician with over twenty-five years of experience in public and private healthcare. In this episode, Pete and Bryan explore digital health strategies and the importance of investing in digital health, even in challenging economic times, all while engaging the workforce and keeping clinical governance front of mind.Tune into this episode

Sep 1, 2022 • 30:03

277 - The what, where and how of data supporting connected care.  David Hansen, CSIRO

277 - The what, where and how of data supporting connected care. David Hansen, CSIRO

Data interoperability can change the face of connected healthcareDavid Hansen is the CEO and research director of the Australian eHealth research centre at the CSIROCSIRO solves the greatest challenges through innovative science and technologyIn this episode, Pete and David will seek clarity on the current position of the industry, where it needs to go in terms of data, and how it supports better healthcare. They explore data interoperability and answer lots of questions on data supporting

Aug 29, 2022 • 25:15

276 - Bust or boom: The promise of AI in healthcare.  Matt Moran, Philips

276 - Bust or boom: The promise of AI in healthcare. Matt Moran, Philips

The future of healthcare is an integrated hybrid system Matt Moran is the Managing Director for Philips in Australia and New Zealand.Philips has a foundation for improving lives through innovations. In this episode, Pete and Matt explore this topic as well as the impact of COVID, remote care, telehealth, new digitally-enabled models of care and the barriers that healthcare providers face, especially in rural and remote Australia… plus a lot more too. Technology is taki

Aug 25, 2022 • 25:24

275 - Technology Leadership, Cyber Security, Improving Humanity; Gabe Marzano & Ben Sullivan - Dark Mode Podcast

275 - Technology Leadership, Cyber Security, Improving Humanity; Gabe Marzano & Ben Sullivan - Dark Mode Podcast

As a healthcare provider or executive, have you ever received a text message or an email that just seemed phishy? Well, maybe it was because a lot of these communications may contain malicious links. This is why improved cybersecurity and digital safety education are essential in such a sensitive industry as healthcare. In this episode, we learn more about the big issues with cybersecurity in healthcare, how to salvage security breaches and much more.

Aug 22, 2022 • 37:14

274 - Health 10x: Pathway to Impact. Dina Titkova, UNSW Founders & Dr Parisa Glass, The George Institute

274 - Health 10x: Pathway to Impact. Dina Titkova, UNSW Founders & Dr Parisa Glass, The George Institute

Startups are here to help, but who helps them? Dina Titkova is a healthcare Innovation catalyst and business development professional. Dr Parisa Glass is the Director of Innovation and Enterprise for The George Institute.The George Institute has a deep understanding of unmet medical needs from the clinical and community perspective, while UNSW Founders work to understand businesses and their needs and support them to scale and become successful. In this episode, Pete, Dina a

Aug 18, 2022 • 31:32

273 - How will AI transform healthcare for millions of patients a day? Dr Aengus Tran, Harrison.ai

273 - How will AI transform healthcare for millions of patients a day? Dr Aengus Tran, Harrison.ai

Artificial Intelligence to improve health equity across the world.     Dr Aengus Tran is one of the co-founders of Harrison AI and is currently the business's CEO. Harrison AI is a healthcare technology company combining human intelligence with artificial intelligence.   In this episode, Pete and Dr Tran discuss the use of AI to impact the lives of one million people each day by improving radiology and pathology services. They also look at the use of clinical trials in building trust and delive

Aug 15, 2022 • 26:00

272 - Improving data sharing to make oncology clinical trials more efficient and save lives; Dr Huren Sivaraj & Tam Nguyen - Oncoshot

272 - Improving data sharing to make oncology clinical trials more efficient and save lives; Dr Huren Sivaraj & Tam Nguyen - Oncoshot

Improving data sharing to save lives with Oncoshot   Dr Huren Sivaraj is the CEO and co-founder of Oncoshot.  Tam Nguyen is the director of operations for Oncoshot in Australia. Oncoshot is solving the inability to share data or insights between healthcare systems and industry partners.    In this episode, Pete is joined by Tam and Huren to discuss the issue of data silos in oncology and look at possible solutions that could help save lives through efficient information sharing between healthca

Aug 11, 2022 • 31:02

271 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #5 Kaitlyn Sapier - Eduvidd & Benson Riddle - Stitch

271 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #5 Kaitlyn Sapier - Eduvidd & Benson Riddle - Stitch

Virtual reality telehealth and enjoyable continued professional development sessions   Kaitlyn Sapier is the founder of Eduvidd, and Benson Riddle is the co-founder of Stitch.   Eduvidd is an online CPD provider that makes learning fun and easy for users   Stitch utilises Web 3.0 and all the benefits of web three to help change the way medicine is practised   In this episode, as part of the LuminaX showcase mini-series, Pete sits down with Benson and Kaitlyn, who are going through the LuminaX He

Aug 10, 2022 • 27:10

270 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #4 Jakomi Mathews - Goto.Health & Ashley Hanger - Stripped Supply

270 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #4 Jakomi Mathews - Goto.Health & Ashley Hanger - Stripped Supply

Finding better ways to give patients access to the healthcare they need.   Ashley Hanger is the founder of Stripped Supply, and Jakomi Mathews is the Founder and CEO of Goto.Health   Stripped Supply is Australia's first diabetes subscription box. It aims to address the issue of diabetics running out of supplies.   Goto.Health connects patients and practitioners with GP and allied healthcare clinics.   In this episode, as part of the LuminaX showcase mini-series, Pete sits down with Jakomi and As

Aug 8, 2022 • 25:09

269 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #3; Maryann Thexton - Bio-az & Stephanie Bofinger - Fempro Armour

269 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #3; Maryann Thexton - Bio-az & Stephanie Bofinger - Fempro Armour

n this episode, you will learn more about two more start-ups involved in the LuminaX initiative. One of these companies has created an extreme sports female body armour that is now applicable to the health sector. The other uses synbiotics to help improve health and wellness, starting from the digestive tract.

Aug 4, 2022 • 27:25

268 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #2 Elizabeth Jones & Phoebe Bardsley - BeHub & Go Locum

268 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #2 Elizabeth Jones & Phoebe Bardsley - BeHub & Go Locum

Changing the way doctors go locum and how clinicians access product information   Phoebe Bardsley is the CEO of Go Locum, and Elizabeth Jones is the founder of BeHub.   BeHub is a single platform where clinicians can access accurate and up-to-date medical device information.   Go Locum is an online platform that aggregates and automates locum jobs for doctors.   In this episode, as part of the LuminaX showcase mini-series, Pete sits down with Elizabeth and Phoebe, who are going through the Lumin

Aug 3, 2022 • 23:59

267 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #1 Brock Ford & Siobhan Kelliher - MedaData + Kyle Guerrieri-Cortesi - MEMO Memory Rehab

267 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #1 Brock Ford & Siobhan Kelliher - MedaData + Kyle Guerrieri-Cortesi - MEMO Memory Rehab

Learn about two organisations participating in the LuminaX HealthTech Accelerator - in this episode solving mental health issues and medication errors   Brock Ford and Siobhan Kelleher are the co-founders of MedaData. Kyle Guerrieri-Cortesi is the director at Memo Memory Rehab.   In this episode, Pete is joined by representatives from two Australian startups who are members of the LuminaX accelerator programme. And while these firms accomplish quite diverse things, the common thread that connec

Aug 1, 2022 • 23:49

266 - Accelerating innovation in healthcare; Dren Xerxa, LuminaX

266 - Accelerating innovation in healthcare; Dren Xerxa, LuminaX

In this episode, you will learn more about LuminaX; an initiative providing opportunities for health tech startups across Australia. This episode covers the role that mentorship could play in turning evidence-based ideas into products and services with proper funding and guidance. Also, Pete’s very experienced guest shares a few pieces of advice for startups.

Jul 28, 2022 • 16:28

265 - Long COVID - the new chronic disorder of the decade.  Dr Valerio Vittone, epigenetics, genetics  & molecular medicine

265 - Long COVID - the new chronic disorder of the decade. Dr Valerio Vittone, epigenetics, genetics & molecular medicine

If you’ve ever had COVID or cared for someone who did, then you probably resonate with a lot that’s described in this episode where Dr Vittone goes into the details of the effect of COVID-19 on the body and why even after recovery, some people still have a flare of certain symptoms. This episode also looks into the development of innovative treatments for what is now known as “Long COVID” and much more.

Jul 27, 2022 • 33:17

264 - Tech for good: Using your phone to predict mental health; Doug MacDonald; Aleks Dahlberg, Sahha

264 - Tech for good: Using your phone to predict mental health; Doug MacDonald; Aleks Dahlberg, Sahha

Predicting the future for better mental health outcomes    Doug MacDonald and Aleks Dahlberg are the cofounders of Sahha. Sahha is delivering better mental health data to providers so they can deliver better care to patients.   In this episode, Pete, Doug and Aleks explore mental health and digital phenotyping—what it is, and the implications it has for health, fitness, workplace safety, pharmaceuticals, telehealth and a lot more.    Picking up on mental health challenges before they happen doe

Jul 25, 2022 • 22:04

263 - Implementing technology in hospitals and winning the hearts and minds of end users; Vikram Balakrishnan, myBeepr

263 - Implementing technology in hospitals and winning the hearts and minds of end users; Vikram Balakrishnan, myBeepr

Implementing new communication technology into the healthcare setting.   Dr Vikram Balakrishnan a Colorectal Surgeon in Melbourne and co-founder of myBeepr. Vikram has a strong research background with multiple publications myBeepr is an Australian-owned bespoke clinical communication platform for healthcare organisations.   In this episode, Pete and Vikram discuss myBeepr and what this company does to improve communication in health settings but also how they think about implementing new tech

Jul 21, 2022 • 22:12

262 - Web 3 and the future of fax: a digital transformation; Bradley Davis, GoLogic Group

262 - Web 3 and the future of fax: a digital transformation; Bradley Davis, GoLogic Group

Innovating faxing for the future of healthcare   Bradley Davis is the CEO of GoLogic Group. His career has been an exploration of the limits of technology with a focus on the security of real-time data exchange. GoLogic is a company committed to solving the digital communications needs of tomorrow.   In this episode, Pete is joined by Bradley Davis of GoLogic Group and they discuss the future of fax as well as the role that Web3 and other developing technologies may play.   This episode dives i

Jul 20, 2022 • 19:02

261 - Effectively driving digital transformation in healthcare; The Hon. Victor Dominello MP, NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government

261 - Effectively driving digital transformation in healthcare; The Hon. Victor Dominello MP, NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government

Changing healthcare for the better through digitisation   Minister Victor Dominello is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, representing the electorate of Ryde for the Liberal Party since 2008.   In this episode, Pete and Minister Dominello have a conversation around driving change from above and the bottom up with stuff we can all relate to. They also discuss how we might go about effectively driving digital transformation, what that looks like in transforming healthcare and a

Jul 18, 2022 • 25:22

261 - Effectively driving digital transformation in healthcare; The Hon. Victor Dominello MP, NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government

261 - Effectively driving digital transformation in healthcare; The Hon. Victor Dominello MP, NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government

Changing healthcare for the better through digitisation   Minister Victor Dominello is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, representing the electorate of Ryde for the Liberal Party since 2008.   In this episode, Pete and Minister Dominello have a conversation around driving change from above and the bottom up with stuff we can all relate to. They also discuss how we might go about effectively driving digital transformation, what that looks like in transforming healthcare and a

Jul 18, 2022 • 25:21

260 - The practicality of interconnected digital health. Feargal O’Farrell, Hills Health Solutions

260 - The practicality of interconnected digital health. Feargal O’Farrell, Hills Health Solutions

Interconnected healthcare; the common driver for success and enhanced patient experience and outcomes  Feargal O'Farrell is the general manager of commercial and strategy at Hills Health Solutions. He spent the last twenty years working in senior roles for specialist healthcare Hills is Australia's number one provider of nurse call and patient engagement systems.   In this episode, Pete and Feargal discuss what's important in patient engagement, technology procurement and interconnected health.

Jul 13, 2022 • 31:33

259 - Revenue cycle management in Australia - follow the money; Karen Dawson, iMedX

259 - Revenue cycle management in Australia - follow the money; Karen Dawson, iMedX

In this episode, you will learn more about the revenue cycle management and clinical documentation improvement in both public and private healthcare settings. You will also hear about coding and how it can greatly enhance the accuracy of payment and funding for hospitals and other healthcare providers. This episode also covers coding education opportunities offered by iMedX, plus much more.

Jul 11, 2022 • 19:51

258 - The recruitment process can make or break your company’s reputation; Deb Houston, Phlox Consulting

258 - The recruitment process can make or break your company’s reputation; Deb Houston, Phlox Consulting

Your business needs the right employees no matter how good your product or service is.   Deb Houston is the Founder and CEO Phlox Coaching and Consulting. She has over seventeen years of experience in recruitment and has spent over 40,000 hours managing the interview and hiring processes.   Phlox Coaching and Consulting is geared at teaching hiring managers and job seekers how to navigate hiring processes with ease.    In this episode, Pete and Deb discuss the recruitment process and how it can

Jul 6, 2022 • 22:11

257 - Proteomics leads the way for cancer treatment decision making.  Dr Steve Williams, Children’s Medical Research Institute

257 - Proteomics leads the way for cancer treatment decision making. Dr Steve Williams, Children’s Medical Research Institute

In this episode you will learn about the work that the Children’s Medical Research Institute is doing to bring a new treatment modality into the healthcare space for diseases like cancer. Also, what do you know about proteomics? Prepare to learn lots more as Pete and Steve take a deep dive into what it is and how it works, plus its potential contribution to healthcare and much more.

Jul 4, 2022 • 15:01

256 - Removing barriers and improving accessibility. Steven Zinsli, HealthNow (CoverUs)

256 - Removing barriers and improving accessibility. Steven Zinsli, HealthNow (CoverUs)

Improving healthcare accessibility to benefit all stakeholders. Steve Zinsli is the CEO and Founder of HealthNow. He studied as a musculoskeletal podiatrist. HealthNow is restoring financial freedom by allowing customers to choose how many weeks they want to spread their payments over.   In this episode, Pete and Steve discuss accessibility in healthcare, this messy world of costs and inflation in health, the role of employers in all of this, and some solutions to the problems arising.   This

Jun 29, 2022 • 29:42

255 - Person centred technology helping people stay in their homes for as long as they desire. John Perkins, Checked In Care

255 - Person centred technology helping people stay in their homes for as long as they desire. John Perkins, Checked In Care

Did you know that Australia has the highest level of institutionalisation of seniors in the world? John Perkins is the CEO and Founder of Checked In Care. Checked In Care is a market-leading customer and staff experience platform that integrates everything you need to know to enable the best care for someone in their home. In this episode, Pete and John have a discussion surrounding the role of technology in helping take the pressure off the aged care system. They also look at new models of ca

Jun 27, 2022 • 23:57

254 - Customer-centric tech improving the lives of Australians with disability.  Jonathan Salgo, T-shirt Ventures

254 - Customer-centric tech improving the lives of Australians with disability. Jonathan Salgo, T-shirt Ventures

If you’re someone with a disability or know someone who is affected by a disability, then you might know just how hard it is to find services and funding. In this episode, we learn more about understanding and using the NDIS and how one company with two brands is doing its best to use a customer-centric technology and approach to improve the lives of Australians with disabilities.

Jun 22, 2022 • 23:12

253 - Doctors on drivers of clinical burnout and technology’s role as a problem solver; Dr Paul Lilburn, Dr May Lin Tan, Dr Micah Vincent and Dr Travis Bias; 3M

253 - Doctors on drivers of clinical burnout and technology’s role as a problem solver; Dr Paul Lilburn, Dr May Lin Tan, Dr Micah Vincent and Dr Travis Bias; 3M

Learn more about the how technology can address the many drivers of clinician burnout in this interview with Dr Paul Lilburn, Dr May Lin Tan, Dr Micah Vincent and Dr Travis Bias from 3M

Jun 20, 2022 • 28:32

252 - Where to next with virtual care; Bridget Holmewood, Isaac Wall and Lachlan Ophof, Telstra Health

252 - Where to next with virtual care; Bridget Holmewood, Isaac Wall and Lachlan Ophof, Telstra Health

What next for virtual care? Bridget Holmewood is the regional general manager for business development at Telstra Health.  Isaac Wall is the assistant director of nursing, telehealth, and virtual care at the Tasmanian Department of Health  Lachlan Ophof is the general manager at Calvary Central District Hospital. Telstra Health provides innovative software and digital solutions to governments and healthcare providers to better connect systems, access to care and improve lives. In this episode,

Jun 16, 2022 • 24:27

251 - Data-driven Care; the Digital Promise; John Sutherland, Paul Gladwell, Susan Hanson, InfoMedix

251 - Data-driven Care; the Digital Promise; John Sutherland, Paul Gladwell, Susan Hanson, InfoMedix

Learn more about why and how data-driven care should be practised as a means of better care, which is the digital promise for the future. Within this episode, you will get information on the role that data plays in healthcare delivery and the entire concept behind the approach. Additionally, this episode covers system interoperability and the effect COVID-19 has on patient data.

Jun 15, 2022 • 22:32

250 - What is the next frontier in digital health?  Dr Silvia Pfeiffer, Coviu

250 - What is the next frontier in digital health? Dr Silvia Pfeiffer, Coviu

What is the next frontier in digital health? Silvia Pfeiffer is a Technologist and Digital Health Enthusiast. She helps clinicians set up video consultation services for their patients via our telehealth solution Coviu. Coviu is the leading global telemedicine solution, powering simple, secure and feature-rich video consultations for healthcare professionals. In this episode, Pete and Silvia look at the growth of Coviu, practical applications of telehealth, partnerships, integrations and collab

Jun 13, 2022 • 35:54

249 - Digital health strategies - Australia and beyond; Tjasa Zajc, Faces of Digital Health

249 - Digital health strategies - Australia and beyond; Tjasa Zajc, Faces of Digital Health

In this episode, you will hear a great deal about the My Health Record (MyHR) and the opt-in and out controversy surrounding it. Additionally, this episode covers the infrastructure potential of the MyHR, modernising the Australian healthcare system courtesy of the federal government and telemedicine in Australia. Plus, there are valuable tips for Australian vendors looking to enter the international as well as for vendors from other countries interested in diving into the Australian health tec

Jun 9, 2022 • 54:30

248 - Harnessing big data for population health and costing; Tracey Cotterill, John Doran, Judith Boskett; Civica

248 - Harnessing big data for population health and costing; Tracey Cotterill, John Doran, Judith Boskett; Civica

Learn more about using data to improve population healthcare and costing from an organisational standpoint. Also, in this episode, you will hear more on the importance of collecting and analysing population health and the desire for value-based healthcare. Plus, what are the global trends that we should all be following?

Jun 8, 2022 • 42:27

247 - Plugging leaks above and below the waterline; Dr David Quigley, Medmin

247 - Plugging leaks above and below the waterline; Dr David Quigley, Medmin

Improving patient outcomes and saving millions with better clinical coding and data Dr David Quigley is an experienced clinician with experience in general practice, acute care, primary care, anaesthesia and ICU. Medmin Pty Ltd guides your clinical documentation specialists to review the records that will provide the greatest financial return. In this episode, Pete and David talk about the role of data in healthcare, the joys of activity-based funding, and how we can make healthcare data just

Jun 6, 2022 • 29:01

246 - Improving healthcare accessibility and delivery for improved women’s health; Dr Emma Rees, Femma

246 - Improving healthcare accessibility and delivery for improved women’s health; Dr Emma Rees, Femma

If you’re a clinician who provides care for female clients, then you understand who challenging it can be to really gather information and develop an appropriate plan in a fifteen-minute transactional visit. In this episode, we learn how digital health can aid with the challenges that women face in accessing healthcare and with the delivery of healthcare. We also hear about the benefits that clinicians stand to gain from digital health.

Jun 2, 2022 • 22:29

245 - Artificial intelligence in healthcare - from insilico to inhouse. Sandeep Reddy, Deakin University

245 - Artificial intelligence in healthcare - from insilico to inhouse. Sandeep Reddy, Deakin University

In this episode you will learn about AI in healthcare, as AI expert, Sandeep shares with us the comparison of AI in academia, as well as in business and the real world. Also, you will hear about the role of AI in healthcare, how Australia compares to the world in AI adoption, some practical applications of AI in healthcare and much more.

Jun 1, 2022 • 24:48

244 - The changing landscape of practice management systems in Australia. Frank and Lorraine Pyefinch, Best Practice Software

244 - The changing landscape of practice management systems in Australia. Frank and Lorraine Pyefinch, Best Practice Software

Change is constant and that’s exactly what’s happening with the landscape of practice management systems. Frank and Lorraine Pyefinch are co-founders of Australia's leading clinical and practice management software for primary care; Best Practice Software. Best Practice Software is a leader in the development and support of quality medical software products for Australasian medical practice. In this episode, Pete, Frank and Lorraine picked up where they left off just before COVID. They explore

May 30, 2022 • 23:33

243 - LaunchVic and VicHealth fund startups who can help provide access to healthy food for our children. Dr Sandro Demaio, VicHealth & Georgia McDonald, LaunchVic

243 - LaunchVic and VicHealth fund startups who can help provide access to healthy food for our children. Dr Sandro Demaio, VicHealth & Georgia McDonald, LaunchVic

Collaboration to boost innovation as a means of preventing non-communicable diseases.  Dr Sandro Demaio is the CEO of VicHealth. Georgia McDonald is the COO at LaunchVic. LaunchVic is the Victorian state government agency responsible for startups. VicHealth is an independent statutory authority that is financed by a tobacco tax. In this episode, Pete, Sandro and Georgia have a conversation about a new partnership between VicHealth and LaunchVic, called CivVic Labs, which seeks to harness the pow

May 26, 2022 • 31:50

242 - Exploring digital health at the Australian Healthcare Week 2022

242 - Exploring digital health at the Australian Healthcare Week 2022

Have you ever wondered what goes on at an event like the Australian Healthcare Week? In this episode, the Talking HealthTech team takes you to this exact event where you will learn more about the healthcare IT workforce, enhancing in-room patient experience with smart technology, remote patient monitoring, a few interesting startup solutions and much more. You get to hear from founders, CEOs, a CIO and other executives in digital health.

May 25, 2022 • 31:48

241 - Everyone has the right to high-quality palliative care. Dr Rachael Cvejic, UNSW Sydney

241 - Everyone has the right to high-quality palliative care. Dr Rachael Cvejic, UNSW Sydney

Have you ever wondered if someone who has an intellectual disability has the same rights as someone who doesn’t? This episode will answer that question and many more, as Pete and Rachael dive into palliative care for the intellectually disabled and their right to be a part of the decision-making process. This episode will also focus on the potential roles that technology may play in making a difference.

May 23, 2022 • 17:19

240 - Bridging the gap between innovation and adoption; Wendy Chapman, University of Melbourne

240 - Bridging the gap between innovation and adoption; Wendy Chapman, University of Melbourne

If you have ever, or know of someone, who has developed a solution and taken it to market, only for you or them to struggle or fail at getting it adopted, then you understand how frustrating moving from innovation to adoption is. In this episode, you can learn more about getting it done the right way and how the University of Melbourne is helping innovators get their products or services adopted.

May 18, 2022 • 20:48

239 - Western Sydney Local Health District is leading the adoption of digital hospitals. Naren Gunja, WSLHD

239 - Western Sydney Local Health District is leading the adoption of digital hospitals. Naren Gunja, WSLHD

Have you ever wondered what a digital hospital would be like? This episode gives you a pretty vivid concept of that as Pete speaks with Naren Gunja from the Western Sydney Local Health District. This episode will help you to better understand how digitising a hospital can impact the patients, clinicians and systems. It also covers the technology needs of clinicians and how more tech integration can affect their cognitive load.

May 16, 2022 • 17:22

238 - Taking the pressure off the healthcare system. Ajit Ravindran & Will Yang, Lenexa Medical

238 - Taking the pressure off the healthcare system. Ajit Ravindran & Will Yang, Lenexa Medical

Preventing the physical damage and financial cost of pressure injuries. Ajit Ravindran is a management consultant with more than fifteen years of experience in health and financial services. Will Yang has a background in biomedical engineering and research. Lenexa Medical is passionate about empowering clinicians and carers to deliver a better standard of care to patients and continues to develop innovative patient-centred technologies with the power to save lives. In this episode, Pete, Ajit

May 11, 2022 • 27:04

237 - Web3, NFTs and HealthTech. Damien King, PUML Better Health

237 - Web3, NFTs and HealthTech. Damien King, PUML Better Health

By now you must have heard about NFTs, crypto, Web3 and the metaverse. For many, these terms are quite foreign and their concept is complex. This episode breaks down these increasingly popular terms, a blockchain expert, Damien King and our host, Pete discuss NFTs, Web3, cryptocurrency, health tech, the metaverse and much more, as they look at the potential healthcare benefits of these technologies.

May 9, 2022 • 24:03

236 - The medtech startup journey; Maria Pelipas, Medtech Actuator

236 - The medtech startup journey; Maria Pelipas, Medtech Actuator

If you’re an early-stage medtech founder then you completely understand the struggles that come with such a title and how hard it is to come by good help and support. In this episode, we hear from Medtech Actuator about the life of a startup founder and how it can be made easier. You will also learn about breaking out of research into commercialisation.

May 4, 2022 • 32:05

235 - vMDT’s - Improve Outcomes and Minimise Legal Risk

235 - vMDT’s - Improve Outcomes and Minimise Legal Risk

Learn more about vMDTs and how they can minimise legal risk while improving outcomes in this interview with Dr Tim Smith, Dr Talat Uppal and Sue Sinclair.

May 2, 2022 • 53:26

234 - Transforming healthcare with digital care pathways. Dr Ron Tenenbaum, The Clinician

234 - Transforming healthcare with digital care pathways. Dr Ron Tenenbaum, The Clinician

In this episode, you will learn a whole lot about value-based care remote patient monitoring, PROMs and PREMs, digital care pathways, and a lot more from a global perspective.

Apr 27, 2022 • 20:51

233 - Re-imagining a safer, faster and better way for Australian hospitals and their workforce to operate.  Arthur Ong, Olinqua

233 - Re-imagining a safer, faster and better way for Australian hospitals and their workforce to operate. Arthur Ong, Olinqua

Hospital workflow and cost efficiency can be made easier and safer. Authur Ong is the CEO of Olinqua. He is an engineer by trade and has been for over twenty years, with expertise in project management, business development, marketing and company management. Olinqua is focused on empowering healthcare providers with a connected workforce and connected environments for improved patient experience.  In this episode, Pete and Authur discuss raising morale, ensuring the safety of frontline healthc

Apr 25, 2022 • 17:36

232 - Celebrating brilliant women in digital health - Emma Hossack - MSIA, Michael Walsh - Powerhouse Partners, Dorota Gertig - Telstra Health, Louise Schaper - AIDH

232 - Celebrating brilliant women in digital health - Emma Hossack - MSIA, Michael Walsh - Powerhouse Partners, Dorota Gertig - Telstra Health, Louise Schaper - AIDH

In this episode, you will learn how almost three hundred survey respondents view gender equity in digital health. You will also hear about why twenty-five women were honoured through the 2021 Brilliant Women in Digital Health Awards. This episode also explores how women can be encouraged to enter and stay within the sector among other topics.

Apr 20, 2022 • 38:16

231 - The good, bad, ugly and even uglier of healthcare data migration; Will Erskine, PBT Australia

231 - The good, bad, ugly and even uglier of healthcare data migration; Will Erskine, PBT Australia

Listen to this interview with Will Erskine from PBT Australia about doing data migration the right way

Apr 18, 2022 • 26:15

230 - Remedying the clinical skills shortage; Dr Diane Cannon, Xapimed and Mem Van Beak, NHS

230 - Remedying the clinical skills shortage; Dr Diane Cannon, Xapimed and Mem Van Beak, NHS

Learn about how the NHS is enhancing the nursing skill set with the help of technology in this interview with Dr Diane Cannon from Xapimed and Mem Van Beek from the NHS.

Apr 13, 2022 • 23:51

229 - Block-changing the World, Dr Jane Thomason, British Blockchain & Frontier Technology Association

229 - Block-changing the World, Dr Jane Thomason, British Blockchain & Frontier Technology Association

Learn about blockchain’s relevance to healthcare in this interview with Jane Thomason from the British Blockchain and Frontier Technology Association

Apr 11, 2022 • 33:33

228 - Taking a healthtech unicorn global, Mark McConnell & Stephen Lynch, Citadel Health

228 - Taking a healthtech unicorn global, Mark McConnell & Stephen Lynch, Citadel Health

Have you ever wondered what it takes to take your startup, turn it into something huge and expand into the global scene? Well, in this episode, that and other questions are answered by industry experts.

Apr 6, 2022 • 26:08

227 - Adjusting care pathways for future trends. Michael Davies, Global Health

227 - Adjusting care pathways for future trends. Michael Davies, Global Health

Have you ever wondered how the fragmented issues that plague the healthcare sector could be remedies. What about digitising community care so that clinicians don’t have to travel with tubs of paper? The future of healthcare delivery is essential and in this episode, we hear how interoperability can solve those and other problems.

Apr 4, 2022 • 26:15

226 - Reducing referrals with improved diagnosis rates in telehealth; Kirsty Garrett, Doctors on Demand and Adam Brett, ResApp

226 - Reducing referrals with improved diagnosis rates in telehealth; Kirsty Garrett, Doctors on Demand and Adam Brett, ResApp

Did you know that telehealth can improve diagnosis and health outcomes? Kirsty Garrett has led the exponential growth of the Doctors on Demand telehealth business as CEO for the past three years, achieving the #13 spot in the Australian Financial Review 2021 Fast 100 and #6 spot in Smart Company Fast 50 Awards 2021.  Adam Brett is the director of commercial partnerships at ResApp. He has been with ResApp for approximately twelve months in the commercialisation area, which has been quite exciting

Mar 30, 2022 • 23:37

225 - Extracting value from healthcare data; Andrew Aho, Wendy Chapman, Bruno Braga (Summer Summit)

225 - Extracting value from healthcare data; Andrew Aho, Wendy Chapman, Bruno Braga (Summer Summit)

Healthcare data is plenty and has real value, so why leave it sitting on the shelf? Andrew Aho is the regional Director of Data Platforms at InterSystems, Wendy Chapman is the Director of the Centre for Digital Transformation for the University of Melbourne and Bruno Braga is the Director of Data and Digital Solutions at Mater.  InterSystems is an industry-leading vendor for data management, rapid application development and integration, and healthcare information systems. This episode is carved

Mar 28, 2022 • 26:33

224 - Hype vs reality: Artificial intelligence in healthcare; Brian Mitchell, Katja Beitat & Nicholas Therkelsen-Terry (Summer Summit 2022)

224 - Hype vs reality: Artificial intelligence in healthcare; Brian Mitchell, Katja Beitat & Nicholas Therkelsen-Terry (Summer Summit 2022)

Can AI really bring life-saving changes to healthcare, or is it all just a lot of hype? Brian Mitchell is the division leader for ANZ Health Information Systems Division at 3M. Katja Beitat is the founder and CEO of Digital Health Consulting Australasia. Nicholas Therkelsen-Terry is the CEO of Max Kelsen. 3M Health Information Systems is committed to creating more time to care and leading the shift from volume to value-based care.  This episode covers an array of topics surrounding the applica

Mar 23, 2022 • 28:49

223 - The evolving models of care; Dr Malcolm Pradhan, and Richard Taggart (Summer Summit)

223 - The evolving models of care; Dr Malcolm Pradhan, and Richard Taggart (Summer Summit)

There is no doubt that COVID-19 has changed the way we do healthcare, but are the permanent changes? In this episode, Pete and his two guests, Dr Malcolm Pradhan and Richard Taggart, discuss the evolving models of care and how Sydney LHD has responded to COVID-19. They also explore how technology vendors have supported healthcare services through this time and much more.

Mar 21, 2022 • 25:25

222 - The role of telehealth in rural and remote Australia

222 - The role of telehealth in rural and remote Australia

Can we really improve telehealth in rural and remote Australia? This special episode of the podcast features a number of THT+ Members and previous guests, and we take you on a journey filled with reflections based on telehealth and rural and remote Australia topics covered in previous episodes, workshops and summits.  In this episode you will hear about telehealth from a GP’s perspective, the appropriateness of telehealth, telehealth education, the challenges with telehealth and lots more. Check

Mar 16, 2022 • 29:43

221 - Making proactive health the new norm; Luke Grana, Andi Health

221 - Making proactive health the new norm; Luke Grana, Andi Health

1 in 2 Australians have one or more chronic conditions.  How can technology enable a more proactive approach to addressing these issues? Luke Grana is the CEO and Co-Founder of Andi Health. He has a passion for proactive health, which along with personal experiences helped to inspire the start of Andi Health. Andi Health is a solution with the mission to make proactive health the norm using health coaching, powered by data through a connected solution of health devices. In this episode, Pete an

Mar 14, 2022 • 22:50

220 - Improving patient experience at scale through technology. Nic Blair, Midnight Health

220 - Improving patient experience at scale through technology. Nic Blair, Midnight Health

Let’s explore how technology can seriously change the patient experience landscape Nic Blair is the founder of Midnight Health, which he founded in 2020. Nic intends to take some of the skills and knowledge that he has learnt and move into the healthcare space where he can have a significant impact on the lives of others. Midnight Health is a patient-led digital healthcare platform that launched its first two brands Youly and Stagger last year.  In this episode, Pete and Nic explore how patient

Mar 9, 2022 • 21:49

219 - Lived experience driving innovation and improvements in care coordination.  Danny Hui, sameview

219 - Lived experience driving innovation and improvements in care coordination. Danny Hui, sameview

Listen to this interview with Danny Hui from sameview about how his lived experience is driving innovation in disability care coordination

Mar 7, 2022 • 22:41

218 - Creating research-ready real-world data & retaining data sovereignty.  Tom Bryant, IQVIA

218 - Creating research-ready real-world data & retaining data sovereignty. Tom Bryant, IQVIA

Healthcare creates a lot of data. How do we make meaning of it? Tom Bryant is a Senior Director and the Practice Lead for Real-World Solutions for IQVIA in Australia. He is responsible for the management and growth of IQVIA's Real World data, analytical services and the application of proprietary technologies. IQVIA is a market-leading organisation with two parts and a premise to bring clinical data and process together with the commercial data and process to create an end-to-end.  In this epis

Mar 2, 2022 • 28:25

217 - Unraveling the mysteries of Medicare; Margaret Faux, Synapse Medical

217 - Unraveling the mysteries of Medicare; Margaret Faux, Synapse Medical

Tearing down the walls of Medicare misconception. Dr Margaret Faux is the founder and CEO of Synapse Medical, a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia. She is also an academic scholar of Medicare and health insurance law and even completed a PhD on the topic of Medicare claiming and compliance. Synapse Medical Services is a medtech company that is digitised and is solving manual administration problems using digital means. In this episode, Pete and Margaret explo

Feb 28, 2022 • 44:23

216 - The role of digital health in transforming aged care.  Raj Kurup, Equinix & Charles Greatrex, Collabcare

216 - The role of digital health in transforming aged care. Raj Kurup, Equinix & Charles Greatrex, Collabcare

Let’s start leveraging technology to transform the world of aged care. Rajaneesh Kurup is the Digital Strategy Lead for Healthcare, Equinix Asia-Pacific. He drives innovation for Equinix’s clients by identifying creative solutions to complex and multifaceted business challenges.  Charles Greatrex is the founder of Collabcare and creates digitally centred solutions that reduce pain points, increase efficiency and expand patient access for healthcare markets. He started at the early age of eightee

Feb 23, 2022 • 30:22

215 - Looking Ahead: US Digital Health and Interoperability Efforts for 2022.  Steven Posnack, HSS/ONC

215 - Looking Ahead: US Digital Health and Interoperability Efforts for 2022. Steven Posnack, HSS/ONC

What does Digital Health and Interoperability in the US look like in 2022? Steven Posnack is the Deputy National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in the US. He also oversees ONC’s federal coordination, regulatory policy, public-private initiatives and the overall implementation of statutory authorities and requirements in the US. The ONC is all about Health IT for the US administration and a resource to their entire health system to support the adoption of health information technol

Feb 21, 2022 • 26:55

214 - Essential strategies for healthTech innovators.  Erkan Hassan, Transformational Views Consulting Group

214 - Essential strategies for healthTech innovators. Erkan Hassan, Transformational Views Consulting Group

Learn about strategies for healthTech innovators in this interview with Erkan Hassan from Transformational Views Consulting Group

Feb 16, 2022 • 31:58

213 - Overcoming the challenges of caregiving for individuals with autism, Jim Tafur, Astrid360

213 - Overcoming the challenges of caregiving for individuals with autism, Jim Tafur, Astrid360

If you’re a parent or care provider for someone with autism, have you ever wondered if there was a possibility to make the care easier and less expensive? Well, there is, and in this episode, Pete and Tim go over a bunch of facts about autism, including its hefty cost and the challenges associated with caring for a child or adult diagnosed with the condition. This episode also looks at how digital health can successfully reduce care costs and provide personalised interventions.

Feb 14, 2022 • 21:22

212 - Doctor, Health Tech Enthusiast, Clinical Innovator - Ben Schwartz, MD

212 - Doctor, Health Tech Enthusiast, Clinical Innovator - Ben Schwartz, MD

Clinician and healthtech enthusiast weighs in on tech innovation within healthcare Dr Ben Scwartz is a Fellowship-trained Joint Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon with over thirteen years of experience in private practice. He also has extensive experience in digital health. In this episode, Pete and Ben explore these types of ideas as well as a sensible way forward to find the right mix of care delivery models to ultimately deliver care that is cost-effective and high-quality. Pete and Ben also lo

Feb 9, 2022 • 20:41

211 - IoTAA and the role for peak bodies in achieving outcomes; Pat Wheaton & Antony Clarke, IoTAA

211 - IoTAA and the role for peak bodies in achieving outcomes; Pat Wheaton & Antony Clarke, IoTAA

In this episode, you will learn what IoT is, how it has progressed over time and revolutionised a number of industries across Australia and the world. You will also learn how it can improve health outcomes.

Feb 7, 2022 • 23:08

210 - Creating a seamless patient experience using technology for General Practice with Ross Hadfield from WeKo

210 - Creating a seamless patient experience using technology for General Practice with Ross Hadfield from WeKo

If you’re a clinician or practice manager, then you know the stresses associated with data entry for appointment setting, gathering demographics and medical history. Also, preventative care for chronic disease often goes undone because of time constraints. What if there was a way to solve these issues with one platform? In this episode, we learn how technology can impact patient engagement and preventative care.

Feb 2, 2022 • 21:53

209 - Music and the brain - tackling mental health with personalised music.  Nicc Johnson, Music Health

209 - Music and the brain - tackling mental health with personalised music. Nicc Johnson, Music Health

Have you ever heard a song and it instantly brought back a memory? Nicc Johnson is the Founder of Music Health. He is a former professional DJ turned Musicologist. Nicc has worked with music and technology for the last twenty years. Music Health produces tools to easily incorporate personalised music into the lives of many for improved brain health.  In this episode, Pete and Nicc discuss Nicc’s attempt to help more people take control of their mental health and physical wellbeing through musi

Jan 31, 2022 • 25:57

208 - Fully sick; disability inclusion in digital health.  Gillian Mason

208 - Fully sick; disability inclusion in digital health. Gillian Mason

In this episode, you will learn about the accessibility of healthcare for people with a disability and the role of digital health when it comes to disability inclusion. This episode also looks at disability in Australia in general and hyper-personalising healthcare accessibility. Plus you get some really great tips on forging a career journey or unique path even with a disability.

Jan 26, 2022 • 28:00

207 - Addressing violence and aggression in healthcare using innovative technologies; Nathan Moore & Dr Jennifer Davids, Western Sydney LHD

207 - Addressing violence and aggression in healthcare using innovative technologies; Nathan Moore & Dr Jennifer Davids, Western Sydney LHD

If you’re a clinical staff member, chances are, you’ve interacted or will interact with an aggressive patient of caregiver. Situations like these are dangerous for staff and they are becoming quite frequent. The WSLHD looks to solve this issue with collaboration and innovation. Learn more about how virtual reality can train and prepare clinical staff for aggressive situations.

Jan 24, 2022 • 23:20

206 - Why technology leadership and agility are key for new digital solutions, Andrew Aho, InterSystems

206 - Why technology leadership and agility are key for new digital solutions, Andrew Aho, InterSystems

In this episode, you will learn how healthcare technology companies can drive adoption of their solutions, how healthcare providers can create the motivation to implement new technologies and develop skills around new technologies. Plus, we take a look at the issues outside of the technical aspect of healthcare.

Jan 19, 2022 • 20:58

205 - Create more time to care by reducing the admin burden; Travis Bias, 3M

205 - Create more time to care by reducing the admin burden; Travis Bias, 3M

Dr Travis Bias is the Medical Director of the Clinician Solutions (3M M*Modal) team within 3M’s Health Information Systems Division and is currently based in Denver, Colorado. He is a family medicine physician with clinical experience in several different settings. 3M Health Information Systems is committed to creating more time to care and leading the shift from volume to value-based care. The company is closing the loop between clinical care and revenue integrity, providing clinicians with re

Jan 17, 2022 • 21:49

204 - Lessons from a multi-tasking medical professional and tech founder; Chris Peyton, Ediofy

204 - Lessons from a multi-tasking medical professional and tech founder; Chris Peyton, Ediofy

In this episode you will learn about the rigours and beauty of having a multi-disciplined career. Plus, learn why having a coach or mentor as early as possible is essential, and there are also some bonus laughs headed your way!

Jan 12, 2022 • 33:35

203 - Advice for introverted tech founders; Louise Metcalf, Gheorg

203 - Advice for introverted tech founders; Louise Metcalf, Gheorg

In this episode you will learn about Louise Metcalf’s journey, career path and reflections. You will also learn more about her progression of doing psychology, then entering the technology space and becoming a tech founder. Plus, why the name Gheorg? Listen to the interesting story about how the name Gheorg came to be and what it has to do with a little robot vacuum cleaner.

Jan 5, 2022 • 36:38

202 - Unconventional pathway to healthtech founder; Carolyn Mee, Sound Scouts

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 29, 2021 • 38:41

201 - The value behind mentorship and being an authentic leader. Adam Brett, ResApp

201 - The value behind mentorship and being an authentic leader. Adam Brett, ResApp

Do you have a mentor and do you truly know the value of mentorship? Adam Brett is the director of commercial partnerships at ResApp. He is a husband and a dad to three wonderful little boys. Adam has been with ResApp for approximately twelve months in the commercialisation area, which has been quite exciting for him. ResApp is an AI product with algorithms that can diagnose pneumonia, lower respiratory tract issues and more. In this episode, Michelle and Adam discuss the importance of having a m

Dec 22, 2021 • 38:29

200 - Reflections of 2 years and 200 episodes of making it happen; Peter Birch, Talking HealthTech

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

Dec 15, 2021 • 46:49

199 - Adoption of Digital Solutions in Primary Health Care Practices; Cathy Baynie, Australian Association Practice Management (AAPM)

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 a

Dec 13, 2021 • 19:48

198 - Hypnosis-based digital therapeutics: Putting the mind back in healthcare.  Chris Naoumidis, Mindset Health

198 - Hypnosis-based digital therapeutics: Putting the mind back in healthcare. Chris Naoumidis, Mindset Health

Hypnosis-based digital therapy to help increase therapeutic outcomes in healthcare. Chris Naoumidis is the co-founder and co-CEO of Mindset Health, which is building hypnosis-based digital therapeutics for underserved health areas like IBS and menopause. Mindset Health creates mobile hypnotherapy programs that help people manage and improve their health, without drugs or diets. In this episode, Pete and Chris discuss digital therapeutics, specifically with hypnosis and how it can help patients s

Dec 8, 2021 • 18:23

197 - Solving stock procurement problems in healthcare; Dr Namita Gupta & Dr Stephan Kantharajah, Restocq

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 6, 2021 • 19:32

196 - Medical angels, digital health and creative careers - Dr Amandeep Hansra

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.

Dec 1, 2021 • 26:59

195 - COVID-19; the catalyst for change in digital health and interoperability.  Amanda Cattermole, Australian Digital Health Agency

195 - COVID-19; the catalyst for change in digital health and interoperability. Amanda Cattermole, Australian Digital Health Agency

Amanda Cattermole is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Digital Health Agency since September 2020. Prior to that, she was the Chief Operating Officer at Services Australia (formerly the Department of Human Services).   The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) is the System Operator of the My Health Record system. The Agency provides the leadership, coordination, and delivery of a collaborative and innovative approach to utilising technology to support and enhance a clinicall

Nov 29, 2021 • 27:11

194 - Using open innovation to build partnerships; John Gordon, Pfizer

194 - Using open innovation to build partnerships; John Gordon, Pfizer

Collaboration is the key to innovation.   John Gordon is the International Markets Lead for Pfizer’s Global Digital Innovation Lab. He manages all the lab activities going on outside of the US. He works with the various business lines to identify opportunities, scout for solutions and then run experiments to determine impact and scale-up potential.   Pfizer is one of the world's premier biopharmaceutical companies, which is also helping health tech start-ups develop and implement transformationa

Nov 24, 2021 • 16:25

193 - One size doesn’t fit all; Simon Terry, LanternPay

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.

Nov 22, 2021 • 21:11

192 - Clinical governance at the interface of health, law and digitisation; Dr Melanie Tan

192 - Clinical governance at the interface of health, law and digitisation; Dr Melanie Tan

In this episode, you will learn about the interesting combination of clinical governance, law, medicine and digitalisation. This episode provides answers to questions like, how clinical governance can impact digital health and the varying perspectives from law and medicine relating to clinical governance in all areas of care?

Nov 17, 2021 • 27:10

191 - Changing the world through digital health tech; Mohinder Jaimangal, Curve Tomorrow

191 - Changing the world through digital health tech; Mohinder Jaimangal, Curve Tomorrow

Altering the world as we know it with digital health tech. Mohinder Jaimangal is the co-founder and CEO of Curve Tomorrow, a digital health technology company aimed at significantly impacting the lives of 1 billion people. Mohinder’s current focus is improving health outcomes and equity through value-based healthcare digital ideas and products. Curve Tomorrow brings science to innovation, enabling your health organisation to become an iconic leader. In this episode, Pete chats with Mohinder Jai

Nov 15, 2021 • 29:17

190 - How I passed the CHIA exam and became a Certified Health Informatician; Peter Birch

190 - How I passed the CHIA exam and became a Certified Health Informatician; Peter Birch

Earlier this month, Pete undertook the exam to become a Certified Health Informatician Australasia (CHIA).  Many listeners of the show might already have become a CHIA, and others might be considering doing the qualification.  But what is it all about? Is it worth doing? And how do you actually pass the thing?!   Check out this special episode with Pete as he reflects on his journey of becoming a Certified Health Informatician.  Pete will answer: What is CHIA? What is health informatics exactly

Nov 10, 2021 • 17:11

189 - Going Global: How to streamline your strategy. Sabeen Shaikh, Crescent Strategy Consulting

189 - Going Global: How to streamline your strategy. Sabeen Shaikh, Crescent Strategy Consulting

Australia is like the goldilocks of locations to get started when you’re innovating in healthcare.  It’s not too big, not too small.   How great is it when you see innovations from within our fine land and help more Australians achieve better patient outcomes or improve something in the healthcare system? But after a bit of local success, the usual question is then; what about the rest of the world? Can you take some success you’ve had here, and take it to other parts of the world? How is that a

Nov 8, 2021 • 21:51

188 - Why medical training will never be the same again - Dr Vijay Paul & Dr Nishanth Krishnananthan, Vantari VR

188 - Why medical training will never be the same again - Dr Vijay Paul & Dr Nishanth Krishnananthan, Vantari VR

In this episode, Vijay and Nishanth from Vantari VR speak with Pete about their journey as doctors turned tech founders, the opportunity for VR in healthcare here and abroad, and why medical training might never be the same again.   Find out: Who are Vijay and Nish? Why Vantari VR? How best can Virtual Reality be used in healthcare? How scalable is Virtual Reality?    How receptive are enterprises of emerging technologies like virtual reality? Virtual Reality for medical device and pharmaceutica

Nov 3, 2021 • 32:11

187 - Digitally enabled models of care; Alyce Cuman, Gippsland PHN

187 - Digitally enabled models of care; Alyce Cuman, Gippsland PHN

Primary care providers play a major role in supporting people in their local community or region - keeping them healthy, and treating them when they’re sick.   But who is helping the GPs, the Allied Health Providers, the population in delivering that care? Who is helping connect it all together and bring it into context, to ultimately ensure the community as a whole is healthier and connected? In Australia, often much of this is managed by Primary Health Networks (PHNs).   In this episode, Pete

Nov 1, 2021 • 21:39

186 - Healthy connection: supporting the future of healthcare delivery in regional and remote Australia.  Jen Beer, NBN Co

186 - Healthy connection: supporting the future of healthcare delivery in regional and remote Australia. Jen Beer, NBN Co

In Australia, we have over 7 million people living in rural and remote areas.  That’s over a quarter of the population.     It’s also a fact, that people living in rural and remote areas have higher rates of hospitalisations, deaths and injury, but they also have poorer access to, and use of, primary health care services, compared to people living in Major cities.   So the people who need healthcare the most in Australia, have the least amount of access to it.   So what can we do? How do we use

Oct 27, 2021 • 16:39

185 - Innovative care delivery models: virtual healthcare; Joe Cain, Philips ANZ & Darren Reynolds, TelaDoc

185 - Innovative care delivery models: virtual healthcare; Joe Cain, Philips ANZ & Darren Reynolds, TelaDoc

At the time of recording this episode, it was announced that Phillips; a global leader in health technology, signed a new partnership with Teladoc health; a global leader in virtual care.  The partnership is positioned as a unique way to deliver comprehensive virtual health care solutions across healthcare facilities, enabling virtual care delivery across entire organisations. In this episode we speak with Joe Cain from Philips and Darren Reynolds from Teladoc about the exciting new partnership,

Oct 25, 2021 • 22:46

184 - Front of Mind: User Centred Design (Spring Summit)

184 - Front of Mind: User Centred Design (Spring Summit)

This session taken from the Talking HealthTech Spring Summit explores the realities of co-designing with clinical users, the feat of defining the user within complex health systems, and why building a slick user experience is the key to success. Moderator: Adam Wardell Speakers: Katja Beitat, Digital Health Consulting Australasia Dr Malcolm Pradhan, Alcidion Dr Stefan Harrer, Digital Health CRC Ltd

Oct 20, 2021 • 27:15

183 - Bluetooth devices for remote patient monitoring; Craig Simmonds, Propell (iHealth)

183 - Bluetooth devices for remote patient monitoring; Craig Simmonds, Propell (iHealth)

Pete chat’s with Craig Simmonds from Propell the distributors of iHealth in Australia about the rise and acceptance of connected health devices for patient monitoring, and how remote patient monitoring is keeping people at home and reducing avoidable hospitalisation, and lots more.

Oct 18, 2021 • 19:53

182 - Allocating scarce resources - investment in technology by health systems (Spring Summit)

182 - Allocating scarce resources - investment in technology by health systems (Spring Summit)

This episode explores how technology investment decisions are made within health system settings. Angela Ryan chairs this panel where Dr Marc Belej, Abbas Al-Murrani and Kerry Stratton discuss the constant challenge of doing more with less from multiple perspectives. Key Topics Covered   Impact of COVID-19 The panel shares how COVID-19 has impacted the way resources are allocated. Accelerated acceptance of telehealth Where once it was difficult to begin a conversation about telehealth, it’s now

Oct 13, 2021 • 26:18

181 - Making virtual care mainstream - Will Grant & Liz Willmott, Telstra Health

181 - Making virtual care mainstream - Will Grant & Liz Willmott, Telstra Health

What does virtual care mean to you? The scope of virtual care ranges way beyond a tele-health call… right up to virtual hospitals and ICU’s.   Will Grant, Senior Manager - Products, Solutions and Virtual Care and Liz Willmott, General Manager, Advisory Services from Telstra Health chat with Pete about what virtual care is, its adoption in Australia and what it looks like to successfully implement and utilise virtual care services in health care.   This episode covers everything from what virtua

Oct 11, 2021 • 15:33

180 - Why texting is key for healthcare practices, George Tzoumanekas, Podium

180 - Why texting is key for healthcare practices, George Tzoumanekas, Podium

Googling a product or service you’re interested in purchasing only to see a 2-star rating is pretty off-putting, right? George Tzoumanekas is the Regional Sales Director, Healthcare for Podium and has worked in and around the healthcare and technology sector for the past 5 years.  Podium uses messaging to make it convenient to interact with patients, customers, and teams along every customer touchpoint and powers the conversations that matter most. In this episode, Pete and George talk about ho

Oct 6, 2021 • 16:19

179 - Medical Women in Technology and Health; Dr Magdalena Simonis

179 - Medical Women in Technology and Health; Dr Magdalena Simonis

If you are a woman looking to get into the healthtech space or you are already there, you may have noticed that the options are seriously lacking. In this episode, Dr Magdalena Simonis helps us to understand how that can be fixed, the opportunities women can access now, and much more.

Oct 4, 2021 • 21:19

178 - The future of COVIDsafe risk management; Dr Avi Ratnanesan, Energesse

178 - The future of COVIDsafe risk management; Dr Avi Ratnanesan, Energesse

How are you handling COVID-19 risk management?   Dr Avi Ratnanesan is the Founder and CEO of Energesse, who specialise in improving patient experience and pandemic management.  Energesse is a leading digital health platform with products that improve COVID-19 management and customer experience. Energesse was founded in 2012 to help organisations deliver customer centricity, better value and a more resilient workforce.   In this episode, Pete and Avi focus on the role of technology in a COVID-Sa

Sep 29, 2021 • 23:52

177 - Unlocking the human early warning system - Phil Hayes-St Clair, Drop Bio

177 - Unlocking the human early warning system - Phil Hayes-St Clair, Drop Bio

How you feel is such a subjective thing.  Often though, how you feel on the outside is very much determined by what’s going on inside your body.  Phil Hayes St Clair is the CEO and Co-Founder of Drop Bio; a digital health and biotechnology company focused on chronic inflammation. Drop Bio is on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to personalised health. In this discussion with Phil Hayes St Clair from Drop Bio, we explore the world of chronic inflammation, personalised health, and evi

Sep 27, 2021 • 34:54

176 - Is healthcare broken and can technology fix it? Klaus Bartosch, 1st Group

176 - Is healthcare broken and can technology fix it? Klaus Bartosch, 1st Group

In this episode, you will learn about consumer expectations of healthcare, how technology can aid in the repair of healthcare and make it more patient-centric. You will also learn how to approach innovation in health and get an answer to the long-standing question, is healthcare broken?

Sep 22, 2021 • 30:41

175 - Solving the sales equation; Leanne Elich, Leanne Elich Consulting

175 - Solving the sales equation; Leanne Elich, Leanne Elich Consulting

Let’s tackle and solve the science of sales together! Leanne Elich is a Psychology driven Business Strategist. She is a passionate Oncology Advocate and Global Healthcare Specialist with over twenty-five years of experience in both clinical and corporate environments. Leanne Elich Consulting is an advisory and consultancy firm specialising in psychology driven sales techniques. The company collaborates with individuals and business teams. In this episode, Pete and Leanne cover the science of sal

Sep 20, 2021 • 29:19

174 - The ethics of using artificial intelligence in healthcare applications, Stefan Harrer, Digital Health CRC

174 - The ethics of using artificial intelligence in healthcare applications, Stefan Harrer, Digital Health CRC

A brief summary of this episode

Sep 15, 2021 • 31:53

173 - When the going gets tough, the relationship flourishes - Live with Jeff Smooth, InfoMedix and David Ryan, Northern Health

173 - When the going gets tough, the relationship flourishes - Live with Jeff Smooth, InfoMedix and David Ryan, Northern Health

On the 25th of August, Peter Birch connected for a livestream Q&A session on YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook with Jeff Smoot, CEO Infomedix & David Ryan, CIO Northern Health.    The session focused on the importance of fostering strong relationships between technology vendors and hospitals, how to approach building partnerships, and what happens when the relationship is tested with project challenges.    There was plenty of engagement throughout from those tuning in, and a great mix of old and ne

Sep 13, 2021 • 38:41

172 - Live Discussion About Communication and Innovation With Steve Vlok from Celo

172 - Live Discussion About Communication and Innovation With Steve Vlok from Celo

On the 11th of August, Pete went live with Steve Vlok from Celo to talk about all things to do with communication and healthcare, including: Shadow IT Change Management in healthcare and best approaches to introduce innovation Importance of real world clinical experience Virtual hospitals / decentralising the hospitals The importance of identifying the problem first before creating a solution Check out the episode and full show notes here. To see the latest information, news, events an

Sep 8, 2021 • 37:55

171 - The inevitable emergence of platforms of scale; James Scollay, Genie Solutions

171 - The inevitable emergence of platforms of scale; James Scollay, Genie Solutions

Listen to this interview with James Scollay from Genie Solutions, about their integrated cloud platform, innovation in healthcare, and a vision for the future of the healthtech industry. In this episode, Pete and James talk about: What Genie has been up to since James’ last appearance on the podcast on episode 19 back in October 2019.   Why are clinicians moving to the cloud for practice management systems   Differences between on-premises and cloud versions of Genie   Advice to vendors looking

Sep 6, 2021 • 18:35

170 - Loneliness; the next frontier.  Anton Cush, includi

170 - Loneliness; the next frontier. Anton Cush, includi

Loneliness, do you know how to solve this problem? Anton Cush is the Founder of includi.  Anton has over twenty years of healthcare industry experience, with a focus on digital health and technology commercialisation. Includi is the online marketplace addressing loneliness. Includi works with people experiencing acute and chronic loneliness. It uses technology to do the heavy lifting that we encounter when addressing loneliness on an industrial scale. In this episode, Pete and Anton focus on lo

Sep 1, 2021 • 19:41

169 - Enabling the digital health workforce of the future; Angela Ryan

169 - Enabling the digital health workforce of the future; Angela Ryan

What do you think healthcare’s digital workforce will look like in the future? Angela Ryan has worked within the Australian health system for more than thirty years in senior leadership, executive and clinical roles, across federal, state and local settings. She is also a health informatician, digital health strategist and clinician executive. In this episode, Pete and Angela look at the digital health workforce of the future, digital health safety governance, the day-to-day issues affecting cli

Aug 30, 2021 • 28:27

168 - Epigenetics and Nutrigenomics; the new science to treat health problems, Dr Valerio Vittone

168 - Epigenetics and Nutrigenomics; the new science to treat health problems, Dr Valerio Vittone

Healthcare is moving into the future with Epigenetics and Nutrigenomics, are you? Dr Valerio Vittone has a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Virology to identify complex conditions relating to disease. He has held key research roles in Australia and spent a lot of time analysing DNA sequences with bioinformatics tools.  In this episode, Pete and Valerio cover epigenetics, nutrigenomics, and some of the common health problems that can be treated with these emerging scientific discoveries

Aug 25, 2021 • 45:51

167 - The time is now for digital advance care planning, Dr Merran Cooper, Touchstone Life Care

167 - The time is now for digital advance care planning, Dr Merran Cooper, Touchstone Life Care

Innovate your advance care planning process with digital technology Dr Merran Cooper is the CEO and Founder of Touchstone Life Care. She has a team of world-class experts and is launching an enterprise offering that helps patients, doctors, vendors, providers and advisors in aged and palliative care. Touchstone Life Care protects and communicates people's wishes for end of life care, with cloud-based easily shared, advance care plans. In this episode, Pete and Merran focus on the human rights ap

Aug 23, 2021 • 23:38

166 - Diagnosing respiratory disease with a smartphone; Tony Keating, ResApp

166 - Diagnosing respiratory disease with a smartphone; Tony Keating, ResApp

Diagnosing respiratory conditions with a smartphone...how is that possible? Tony Keating is the CEO and Managing Director of ResApp. He has over ten years of experience in commercialising technology. Tony created the initial business strategy for ResApp over five years ago and has led the company to date. ResApp is developing digital healthcare solutions to assist doctors and empower patients to diagnose and manage respiratory diseases. In this episode, Pete and Tony look at modernising the proc

Aug 18, 2021 • 20:48

165 - Overcoming the barriers to long-term weight-loss success, Dr Nick Fuller, The University of Sydney and Interval Weight Loss

165 - Overcoming the barriers to long-term weight-loss success, Dr Nick Fuller, The University of Sydney and Interval Weight Loss

We’ve got the secret for long-term weight loss and it's not just about eating less and exercising more! Dr Nick Fuller is a globally recognised obesity expert and from the Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney/RPA Hospital, where they run Australia’s largest weight management service. Interval Weight Loss is scientifically preventing weight regain with six key steps. The University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre uses a collaborative approach to the treatment of obesity, diabetes a

Aug 16, 2021 • 24:15

164 - Heat is on in Healthcare Payments; Marcus Wilson, Surgical Partners

164 - Heat is on in Healthcare Payments; Marcus Wilson, Surgical Partners

Are you up-to-date with the current healthcare trend - healthcare payment? Marcus Wilson is the CEO of Surgical Partners and is passionate about implementing technology-based solutions for the complex challenges facing healthcare practices. Surgical Partners is a solution that is helping practices around Australia integrate their accounting information with their practice management system. In this episode, Pete and Marcus explore the healthcare payment landscape. They discuss what possibilities

Aug 11, 2021 • 25:00

163 - Nurses are making a difference with health technology, Entreprenurses

163 - Nurses are making a difference with health technology, Entreprenurses

Become a THT+ Member to listen to the other 11 sessions from the Winter Summit and attend all future Summits. Check out the episode and full show notes 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.

Aug 9, 2021 • 27:27

162 - How the twin pressures of an ageing and ailing population will decimate the Australian healthcare system; Ben Magid, Virtualcare

162 - How the twin pressures of an ageing and ailing population will decimate the Australian healthcare system; Ben Magid, Virtualcare

Virtual care is putting hospitals on the right track to surpass the ailing and ageing issues.  Ben Magid is CEO of Virtualcare and has expertise across all aspects of digital health. He is passionate about the power of emerging digital technologies. Virtualcare is an end-to-end remote care automation platform focused on creating technology to enable patient-centric care where it is most convenient. In this episode, Pete and Ben explore the many potential issues that will arise within the healthc

Aug 4, 2021 • 20:13

161 - Gamification in healthcare - 2021 Winter Summit Panel Session

161 - Gamification in healthcare - 2021 Winter Summit Panel Session

Serious games are becoming an effective way of increasing patient engagement and positive behavioural change. Should we get serious about games in healthcare? This is a panel session recorded at the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit featuring Carolyn Mee from SoundScouts, Jim Cook from University of Sydney, Kiran Ijaz from Australian Institute of Health Innovation and Nathan Moore from Western Sydney Local Health District. Become a THT+ Member to listen to the other 11 sessions from the Winter Su

Aug 2, 2021 • 27:54

160 - Smart clothing; increasing care beyond hospital walls; Shem Richards, Goldilocks

160 - Smart clothing; increasing care beyond hospital walls; Shem Richards, Goldilocks

Smart clothing is the next generation of remote monitoring tech, are you subscribed yet? Shem Richards is a biomedical engineer and the founder of Goldilocks.  Goldilocks is a smart clothing company aiming to reduce the cost of healthcare and increase the value of care beyond the hospital walls.  In this episode, Pete and Shem discuss how smart wearables can reduce parental stress and help with ageing-in-place. They take a sneak peek at what the next generation of care looks like and talk about

Jul 28, 2021 • 21:28

159 - Beyond telehealth; what’s next for virtual care? Kerry Stratton, InterSystems

159 - Beyond telehealth; what’s next for virtual care? Kerry Stratton, InterSystems

In this episode, we hear from Kerry Stratton from InterSystems, who speaks about innovation in healthcare surrounding COVID-19, including telehealth. He also discusses the concept of value-based care and the importance of healthcare data. This episode covers how technology can improve the accessibility and quality of healthcare in rural and remote Australia. It also includes the tangible use and value of healthcare data, the sustainability of telehealth in its current form and explores what the

Jul 26, 2021 • 35:22

158 - Public health and the digital agenda, Demogene Smith, Mid North Coast Local Health District NSW

158 - Public health and the digital agenda, Demogene Smith, Mid North Coast Local Health District NSW

Are you appealing to the real foundational issues in digital healthcare, or are you just creating widgets? Demogene Smith is currently the e-health Program Manager for Mid North Coast Local Health District NSW. He is a Senior technologist with a passion for driving digital change. MNCLHD covers the Port Macquarie Hastings Local Government Area in the south, to Coffs Harbour Local Government Area in the north and provides a diverse range of services to a population of more than 215,000 people. In

Jul 21, 2021 • 22:26

157 - Advanced population health and empathetic care.  Dr Chris Hobson, Orion Health

157 - Advanced population health and empathetic care. Dr Chris Hobson, Orion Health

How do you feel about care coordination, convenient or not, necessary or not? Dr Chris Hobson is the Chief Medical Officer at Orion Health. He has twenty years of experience as a physician working in primary and secondary care, including ten years of experience in family medicine. Orion‌ ‌Health‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌global‌ ‌award-winning‌ ‌‌health‌ ‌tech‌‌ ‌provider.‌ ‌It‌ ‌delivers‌ ‌optimised‌ ‌digital‌ ‌healthcare‌ ‌at‌ ‌a‌ ‌jurisdictional‌ ‌level.‌ ‌ In this episode, Pete and Chris explore the proce

Jul 19, 2021 • 24:25

156- Human centred design in healthcare; Landell Archer, Elypsys

156- Human centred design in healthcare; Landell Archer, Elypsys

Technology is meant to make life easier, so what is it doing for your healthcare practice? Landell Archer is the CEO and Co-founder of Elypsys. Landell works with clients to create digital solutions designed for the exact people who use them. Elypsys is a proudly Australian-owned and operated business, dedicated to delivering human-first solutions which promote equality, accessibility, and connection. In this episode, Pete and Landell discuss her career journey, creating better solutions in heal

Jul 14, 2021 • 19:05

155 - The future of healthcare communication training: Virtual Patients. Will Pamment and Aiden Roberts, SimConverse

155 - The future of healthcare communication training: Virtual Patients. Will Pamment and Aiden Roberts, SimConverse

Did you know that 60 to 80% of medical errors are attributable to communication breakdown? Will Pamment and Aiden Roberts are the cofounders of SimConverse. They’re two medical students who are passionate about solving the issues in healthcare communication that lead to harming patients. SimConverse creates Artificially Intelligent virtual patients for healthcare communication training. It is a platform for structured communication training. In this episode, Pete, Will and Aiden chat about usi

Jul 12, 2021 • 21:46

154 - Leadership in health and aged care in times of uncertainty; Jacquie Gilfedder, Telstra Health & Esha Oberoi, Afea Care Services

154 - Leadership in health and aged care in times of uncertainty; Jacquie Gilfedder, Telstra Health & Esha Oberoi, Afea Care Services

Listen to this interview with Jacquie Gilfedder from Telstra Health and Esha Oberoi from Afea Care Services about leadership in challenging times.

Jul 7, 2021 • 29:06

153 - Sharing the message of collaboration in healthcare; Steve Vlok, Celo

153 - Sharing the message of collaboration in healthcare; Steve Vlok, Celo

Steve Vlok is the co-founder and CEO of Celo. Steve is a chemical engineer, but he is surrounded by a family filled with doctors. He became aware of the problems in healthcare through his wife, who is also his business partner, and because he loves solving problems, he took this one head-on. Celo is a secure communication, collaboration and community platform created specifically for people in healthcare by people in healthcare.   In this episode, Pete and Steve look at the importance of good c

Jul 5, 2021 • 24:30

152 - Robots can save our kids; Dr Louise Metcalf, Gheorg

152 - Robots can save our kids; Dr Louise Metcalf, Gheorg

Dr Louise Metcalf is the founder of Gheorg. She is a psychologist and has been for almost thirty years; it’s a job she enjoys doing every day. Louise is passionate about mental health. Gheorg is a friendly virtual robot that empowers children with emotional intelligence and mental wellbeing.  In this episode, Pete and Louise explore the increasing prevalence of anxiety in society, approaches to be more mindful of mental health and technology use, and how we can help kids learn, improve their emo

Jun 30, 2021 • 34:03

151 - The realities of change in community care; Simon Heaysman, Hayylo

151 - The realities of change in community care; Simon Heaysman, Hayylo

Let’s see how optimising communication in home care makes things easier all around! Simon Hayes is the co-founder of Hayylo. He is focused on building a world where customers can seamlessly connect and communicate with their providers, friends and families. Simon is a generalist entrepreneur. Hayylo is a purpose-built communications platform. It is helping providers to engage effectively and efficiently with clients, families and their support teams. Hayylo bolts onto the provider’s current reco

Jun 28, 2021 • 36:11

150 - What have we missed? The pre-conditions for successful digital health; Tim Blake, Semantic Consulting

150 - What have we missed? The pre-conditions for successful digital health; Tim Blake, Semantic Consulting

Tim Blake is the Managing Director of Semantic Consulting.  He was previously CIO of the Tasmanian Department of Health and Director of Rural eHealth Strategy at New South Wales Health. Tim also served as Strategic Advisor at NeHtA, now ADHA, and the Department of Health. Semantic Consulting is a consulting firm focused on leading digital change in healthcare.  In this episode, Pete and Tim discuss digital literacy of health providers, digital health maturity, medication education and lots mor

Jun 23, 2021 • 32:28

149 - Beyond frameworks: achieving clinical governance in digital health, Rodney Ecclestone

149 - Beyond frameworks: achieving clinical governance in digital health, Rodney Ecclestone

Rodney Ecclestone is a healthcare executive leader with clinical experience as a Registered Nurse primarily in the acute care sector. He has a career-long commitment to safety and quality.In this episode, Pete and Rodney discuss clinical governance and digital health.   Learn about clinical governance and how it relates to digital health, as well as patient safety, and how clinicians and developers can contribute to clinical governance.  This episode is a prelude to a session at the upcoming Tal

Jun 21, 2021 • 23:55

148 - Beyond The EMR In Australia; Stephen Stoyan, Orion Health

148 - Beyond The EMR In Australia; Stephen Stoyan, Orion Health

Stephen Stoyan is the Director of Digital Health at Orion Health, and he spent the last twenty years in a mix of technology roles. Stephen focuses on customer success and developing key strategic partnerships at a global scale. Orion Health is a global award-winning health tech provider. It delivers optimised digital healthcare at a jurisdictional level.    In this episode, Pete and Stephen discuss the evolution of Orion Health in Australia. They also explore the social determinants of health

Jun 16, 2021 • 20:42

147 - CoDesign For A Clinically Led DMR - Jeff Smoot, InfoMedix

147 - CoDesign For A Clinically Led DMR - Jeff Smoot, InfoMedix

In this episode you will get an in depth understanding of codesigning to create the ideal DMR and EMR systems. Also, learn a bit about the transition process from paper to cloud. Additionally, Jeff shares with us tips for success in digital health.

Jun 14, 2021 • 26:25

146 - The future of patient centric healthcare. Dr Tal Rapke, ScalaMed

146 - The future of patient centric healthcare. Dr Tal Rapke, ScalaMed

Is the patient truly at the centre of healthcare? Dr Tal Rapke is a trained physician, and he holds over twenty years of health experience. Also, he is the CEO and founder of ScalaMed. He’s a physician turned entrepreneur. ScalaMed provides a way for any doctor to send a prescription electronically to a patient’s phone. It is helping patients find easier ways to take control over their prescriptions from any app.  In this episode, Pete and Tal talk about patient-centricity, innovation and regul

Jun 9, 2021 • 31:12

145 - Innovation starts with the right foundations; Raj Kurup, Equinix

145 - Innovation starts with the right foundations; Raj Kurup, Equinix

Raj Kurup is the Digital Strategy Lead for Healthcare, Equinix Asia-Pacific. Raj drives innovation for Equinix’s clients by identifying creative solutions to complex and multifaceted business challenges, harnessing the combined strengths of people, technology and partner ecosystems. In this capacity, he also builds awareness through market engagement activities to bring appreciation to the role of digital infrastructure in transforming healthcare and life sciences organisations.  Equinix is a gl

Jun 7, 2021 • 33:03

144 - General Practice and the Covid Vaccine Roll Out; Chris Smeed, Cubiko

144 - General Practice and the Covid Vaccine Roll Out; Chris Smeed, Cubiko

Chris Smeed is the co-founder and CEO of the Brisbane-based software startup Cubiko. For the last seven years, he has seen first hand the achievable opportunities through harnessing practice data power. Chris’ experience comes from having worked across practice management and practice support roles himself. Cubiko is an innovative platform dedicated to helping general practices gain insights into their practice business and operations every day. In this episode, Pete and Chris sit down for an en

Jun 2, 2021 • 21:32

143 - Innovation and interoperability for healthier care; Geoffrey Sayer, Medtech Global

143 - Innovation and interoperability for healthier care; Geoffrey Sayer, Medtech Global

Innovating the way GPs do primary care with MedTech Global. Geoffrey Sayer is a twenty-year veteran of Health IT across Australia and New Zealand. He has held leadership roles in several large companies. Last year, Geoffrey led the acquisition of Medtech Global with co-investment from Advent Partners. He is now CEO and Managing Director of Medtech Global. Medtech Global is a New Zealand software company and is over thirty years old. It primarily serves the general practice space in New Zealand,

May 31, 2021 • 24:49

142 - Consumers and clinicians deserve better digital health experiences; Graeme Osborne, Telstra Health

142 - Consumers and clinicians deserve better digital health experiences; Graeme Osborne, Telstra Health

What is the promise of digital health? Graeme Osborne joined Telstra Health as Head of Digital Hospitals and Connected Health in 2019. In the past, he has led large-scale digital projects, including the rollout of the New Zealand National eHealth Program, which has given more than one-third of citizens access to their health information online. Telstra Health provides technology solutions that connect healthcare providers with patients and each other and help improve the quality, efficiency and

May 26, 2021 • 19:57

141 - Hearing health; What a difference a game can make! Carolyn Mee, Sound Scouts

141 - Hearing health; What a difference a game can make! Carolyn Mee, Sound Scouts

Testing the hearing of children? Let’s make a game of it! Carolyn Mee is the founder and CEO of Sound Scouts. She comes from a background in content production for television. Carolyn’s desire to upskill in the digital space led to the development of Sound Scouts. She has received many awards for her innovative achievements. Sound Scouts is a free, clinically proven app that enables hearing to be checked in any quiet place, efficiently and reliably using its app. The company received funding t

May 24, 2021 • 27:24

140 - Cognitive overload on the front line of healthcare; Dr Rhonda Collins, Vocera

140 - Cognitive overload on the front line of healthcare; Dr Rhonda Collins, Vocera

In this fireside chat with Dr Rhonda Collins, we cover how healthcare leaders can help make it easier for frontline healthcare workers to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.  We talk about creating a working environment that focuses on care team safety and well-being and enables staff to function in a more present and focused way so they can provide safe, quality care to their patients. Dr Rhonda Collins is the Chief Nursing Officer at Vocera, where she works closely with nurses, phy

May 19, 2021 • 48:25

139 -  Streamlining the COVID vaccine response using technology; Tom Spacek, HotDoc

139 - Streamlining the COVID vaccine response using technology; Tom Spacek, HotDoc

Tom Spacek is the co-founder and CTO of HotDoc. He is responsible for everything product and engineering at HotDoc. Tom’s been creating software since he was a kid and is all about applying his experience in business and software to solve real-world problems in healthcare. HotDoc is Australia's largest patient engagement platform with 18,000 GPs & 1 in 4 Australian's booking their doctor's appointments via HotDoc. In this episode, Pete and Tom talk about technology and vaccine management in Aust

May 17, 2021 • 19:39

138 - Telehealth: Sustaining the change (Live at the 2021 Autumn Summit); Berne Gibbons - InfoMedix, Silvia Pfeiffer - Coviu, Vidya Nallamad - NetHealth, Kirsty Garrett - Doctors on Demand

138 - Telehealth: Sustaining the change (Live at the 2021 Autumn Summit); Berne Gibbons - InfoMedix, Silvia Pfeiffer - Coviu, Vidya Nallamad - NetHealth, Kirsty Garrett - Doctors on Demand

Telehealth seems a permanent fixture to how healthcare is delivered now.  But how do we sustain the change?  What is the next phase of evolution here regarding telehealth? In this session, recorded at the Talking HealthTech Autumn Summit in March 2021, Berne Gibbons Head of Business Innovation and Partnerships: InfoMedix moderates a panel discussion with Silvia Pfeiffer CEO: Coviu, Vidya Nallamad Founder & CEO: NetHealth Kirsty Garrett CEO, Doctors on Demand. Visit here for access to all session

May 12, 2021 • 26:35

137 - How artificial intelligence is driving improvement in documentation workflows- Brian Mitchell, 3M

137 - How artificial intelligence is driving improvement in documentation workflows- Brian Mitchell, 3M

How can AI be used to improve data collection and enhance workflows? Brian Mitchell is the Business Manager, ANZ Region, 3M Health Information Systems Division, where he leads the business supporting healthcare technology and workflow/operational services transformation. 3M Health Information Systems is committed to creating more time to care and leading the shift from volume to value-based care. 3M is closing the loop between clinical care and revenue integrity, providing clinicians with real-t

May 10, 2021 • 27:00

136 - Closing the Gap of healthcare inequality with digital health. Colleen Birchley, Telstra Health.

136 - Closing the Gap of healthcare inequality with digital health. Colleen Birchley, Telstra Health.

Colleen Birchley is the General Manager of Primary & Community Health at Telstra Health. Colleen started her career as a Registered Nurse, then moved into the Telco and technology sector, both in Australia and Asia. Telstra Health provides technology solutions that connect healthcare providers with patients and each other and help improve the quality, efficiency and security of health services in Australia. In this episode, Pete and Colleen discuss the role of digital health in closing the equal

May 6, 2021 • 17:36

135 - In healthtech, why risk failure? Dr Chris Peyton, Ediofy

135 - In healthtech, why risk failure? Dr Chris Peyton, Ediofy

In this episode, you will learn why risking failure in health tech entrepreneurship is essential to success, as Dr Chris Peyton shares his journey and explains how social media learning improves medical education. Also, get a more in-depth understanding on the effectiveness of micro-learning.

May 3, 2021 • 25:22

134 - Clinical Trial Business Models Innovation For GPs - Suhit Anantula and Dr Andrew Kellie, Plexus Research

134 - Clinical Trial Business Models Innovation For GPs - Suhit Anantula and Dr Andrew Kellie, Plexus Research

Changing the game of clinical trial involvement for GPs   Suhit Anantula is a global business design leader and is the Founding CEO of Plexus Research. Dr Andrew Kellie is the Co-Managing Principal at East Adelaide Healthcare Clinic and has been a GP for many years. Plexus is a tech-driven community-based clinical trial network. The company enables clinics, clinicians and citizens to participate in clinical trials and contribute to global medical breakthroughs. Plexus research believes in democr

Apr 29, 2021 • 27:34

133 - Values-based care-planning: How technology can help us with person led care. Rebecca Glover & April Creed, ExSitu.

133 - Values-based care-planning: How technology can help us with person led care. Rebecca Glover & April Creed, ExSitu.

April Creed has over twenty-five years of experience in Aged Care as a Registered Nurse, a Palliative Care Nurse and a Care Manager in a large Residential Aged Care Facility. Rebecca Glover has over sixteen years of experience in various environments in Aged Care, ranging from Residential Aged Care to Home Care. She has a passion for utilising technology to improve human outcomes.ExSitu is a web-based solution that uses card sorting to provide a supportive human experience to recognise when peop

Apr 26, 2021 • 20:50

132- Making Health Legally Legit. Sarah Bartholomeusz, You Legal

132- Making Health Legally Legit. Sarah Bartholomeusz, You Legal

Sometimes a little legal help goes a long way for practice owners. Sarah Bartholomeusz is the Founder and Principal of the law firm You Legal. She has over fifteen years of experience, actively practising corporate & commercial law. Sarah is passionate about how organisations set up their operations to minimise risks and maximise potential. You Legal provides healthcare leaders with the confidence and certainty they need to make bold decisions within their organisations.  In this episode, Sarah

Apr 22, 2021 • 21:36

131 - The impact of workplace design for medical practice success; Jerry Kennard, Evoke Projects

131 - The impact of workplace design for medical practice success; Jerry Kennard, Evoke Projects

What kind of atmosphere does a practice provide for staff and patients?   Jerry Kennard is the CEO of Evoke Projects. He and his team deliver creative and visionary office and clinic fit-out solutions to achieve client objectives and increase the engagement, productivity and retention of their team and patients.    In this episode, Jerry and Pete take a look at the role that technology plays in patient attraction and retention. They also explore the future of medical practice design. Current or

Apr 19, 2021 • 20:11

130 - Is Digital Aged Care the answer? George Margelis, Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council

130 - Is Digital Aged Care the answer? George Margelis, Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council

Technology, improving aged care practices; enhancing lives.   George Margelis is a medical practitioner deeply involved in health and technology for the last forty years. He has been CIO of a private hospital group and managed innovative software development teams to produce online health applications. The Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council was officially formed in 2007. Its goal is to help providers utilise technology efficiently and effectively in their organisations to delive

Apr 15, 2021 • 35:25

Session 11, Autumn Summit 2021: Establishing a career in healthtech - Dr Rob Pearlman, Dr Amandeep Hansra, Jason Borrie, Dr Ben Hurst, Dr Josh Case

Session 11, Autumn Summit 2021: Establishing a career in healthtech - Dr Rob Pearlman, Dr Amandeep Hansra, Jason Borrie, Dr Ben Hurst, Dr Josh Case

This is a session from the Talking HealthTech Autumn Summit, which took place on the 23rd March 2021 and featured over 35 speakers across 12 sessions speaking live to over 100 speakers in a full day 8 hour event.   The audio from all 12 sessions from the Summit have been captured in this podcast mini-series ready for you to explore in your own time using your favourite podcast player. Subscribe to the Autumn Summit Mini-Series to listen to the entire 12 sessions from the event. Want to watch

Apr 13, 2021 • 32:33

129 - Technology and healthy air travel - Dr Simon May, Flightcare Global

129 - Technology and healthy air travel - Dr Simon May, Flightcare Global

Did you know that 1 in every 40 flights experience a medical event?   Simon May is a specialist physician in Aviation Medicine. He was trained initially in Paediatrics, Intensive care and Anesthesia. Simon then developed a particular interest in aeromedical work. He has been involved with assistance medicine with International SOS, and for the last decade, he has held medical management roles at Qantas, Virgin and Qatar Airways.    Flightcare Global is helping to manage medical events pre-flight

Apr 12, 2021 • 14:49

128 - Protecting the Physical Safety and Emotional Well-being of the Healthcare Workforce, Bridget Duffy MD, Vocera Communications

128 - Protecting the Physical Safety and Emotional Well-being of the Healthcare Workforce, Bridget Duffy MD, Vocera Communications

How are we ensuring the physical safety and emotional well-being of our healthcare workers?   Bridget Duffy MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Vocera Communications. For more than 15 years, Dr Duffy has been on a mission to restore humanity to healthcare through improved communication and collaboration - something that we need now, more than ever.   Vocera offers the leading platform for communication and workflow optimization. They enable hospitals to enhance quality of care and operational eff

Apr 8, 2021 • 18:53

127 - The Art and Science of Authentic Leadership in STEM. Dr Elizabeth Pritchard and Ms Christine Burns, WALT Institute

127 - The Art and Science of Authentic Leadership in STEM. Dr Elizabeth Pritchard and Ms Christine Burns, WALT Institute

Do you know how to become an authentic leader in the STEM or healthcare industry?   Dr Elizabeth Pritchard has coached over 700 leaders, researchers & health professionals in Australia, New Zealand and internationally, and has over three decades working in STEM with Institutes, Universities and Health Services like Hudson Institute Medical Research, Bionics Institute, Monash University and more.  Christine Burns is a former elite athlete in hockey for New Zealand and has over twenty years of coa

Apr 6, 2021 • 34:00

126 - Using technology and data to change how pharma and physicians do drug monitoring; David Gahan, RxMx

126 - Using technology and data to change how pharma and physicians do drug monitoring; David Gahan, RxMx

David Gahan is Chief Commercial Officer of RxMx. In this role, he manages sales, marketing and product development for RxMx across their global markets.    David was previously the founding CEO at RxMx for four years, and he has a wealth of pharmaceutical industry experience. David was previously responsible for developing brand plans for international adaptation and for driving the introduction and success of blockbuster drugs and therapies.   RxMx is a healthcare company with exceptional techn

Apr 4, 2021 • 27:07

125 - Sourcing the right nurse for the right shift at the right price; Zara Lord, uPaged

125 - Sourcing the right nurse for the right shift at the right price; Zara Lord, uPaged

How do you staff a hospital?   Zara Lord is the CEO & Founder of uPaged. She is also an 8th-year intensive care nurse who has combined her skills, knowledge and experience in technology and nursing to build uPaged. Zara is all about delivering value, enabling informed clinical decision making and delighting users with technology that doesn’t require an in-service to learn. uPaged is a digital talent platform providing a direct connection between on-demand nurses and casual work in hospitals. uPa

Apr 1, 2021 • 15:43

124 - Former athlete solving sports injuries with MedTech; Solushin, Ben Lindsay

124 - Former athlete solving sports injuries with MedTech; Solushin, Ben Lindsay

Why are athletes still waiting 250 days for an injury to heal?   Ben Lindsay is a multi-award-winning biomedical engineer and co-inventor of the Solushin medical device. In addition to his work in biomedical engineering, at 18 years old, Ben became a national medalist in the 50m Butterfly. He is also a sufferer of medial tibial stress syndrome. Ben has a strong background in guiding researchers through commercialisation in the INCUBATE accelerator at the University of Sydney.    Solushin was dev

Mar 30, 2021 • 22:33

123 - Virtual Reality and Technological innovation partnerships in healthcare, Nathan Moore, Western Sydney Local Health District

123 - Virtual Reality and Technological innovation partnerships in healthcare, Nathan Moore, Western Sydney Local Health District

Virtual reality, the future of simulation-based clinical education. Nathan Moore is the Lead for Technology Enhanced learning for the Research and Education Network of Western Sydney Local Health District. Prior to this appointment, he helped establish and run the simulation service at Westmead Hospital for eight years with an ICU - Critical care background. He is currently completing a PhD with the University of Sydney, exploring Virtual Reality use in Clinical Education and has a Masters degre

Mar 28, 2021 • 30:12

122 - Enabling a healthier hybrid workplace via telehealth - Kirsty Garrett - Doctors on Demand, and Torsten Becht - Rio Tinto

122 - Enabling a healthier hybrid workplace via telehealth - Kirsty Garrett - Doctors on Demand, and Torsten Becht - Rio Tinto

Telehealth, providing secure and convenient care for your patients and employees.   Torsten Becht has fifteen years of experience in the corporate HR and Benefits arena, following a career initially as a Physiotherapist. He leads the design, implementation, governance and continuous improvement of the employee benefits programs for the Rio Tinto APAC region. Torten’s area focuses on health (medical) and pension plans, group risk insurance, health and wellbeing and superannuation.    Kirsty Garre

Mar 25, 2021 • 27:06

121 - Embracing technology and putting patients first. Dr Nick Tellis, PartridgeGP

121 - Embracing technology and putting patients first. Dr Nick Tellis, PartridgeGP

Does the technology in your practice make you more efficient?   This episode of Talking HealthTech features Nick Tellis from PartridgeGP. We cover topics around running a GP practice in Australia, using technology, engaging patients, and loads more.   Nick Tellis is a specialist GP helping patients since 2002, and the owner of PatridgeGP. He helps patients, GPs, allied health professionals, and GP nurses do their best work together. Nick is proud of being a general practitioner specialist and a

Mar 23, 2021 • 24:59

120 - The role of AI in digital health and clinics; Dr Navid Toosi Saidy & Nicholas Therkelsen-Terry, Max Kelsen

120 - The role of AI in digital health and clinics; Dr Navid Toosi Saidy & Nicholas Therkelsen-Terry, Max Kelsen

SaMD; how much do you know about it? Nicholas Therkelsen-Terry is CEO and Co-Founder of Max Kelsen. He has a broad range of expertise across business, economics, sales, management and law.  Dr Navid Toosi Saidy is the Quality and Technology Translation Leader at Max Kelsen. He focuses on ‘translating’ bleeding-edge AI/ machine learning-based research projects to registered medical devices. Navid has a background in mechanical engineering. He also holds a PhD in biomedical engineering and medical

Mar 21, 2021 • 36:40

119 - Connected Care: The future for Australian Healthcare - Matthew Galetto and Michelle O’Brien, MediRecords

119 - Connected Care: The future for Australian Healthcare - Matthew Galetto and Michelle O’Brien, MediRecords

Who does interoperability and practice management systems better, on-prem or cloud? Matt Galetto is the CEO and Founder of MediRecords. He has over twenty years of experience in Healthcare Information Technology and holds a degree in Marine Biology and Biochemistry from James Cook University. Matthew worked as a scientist for a while then got into computing, programming and technical design and architecting. He started in health tech in the late 90s.  Michelle O’Brien is Head of Strategy at Medi

Mar 18, 2021 • 18:54

118 - Disaster communications in the digital era - Dr Rob Pearlman & Dr Sonia Chanchlani, MedApps

118 - Disaster communications in the digital era - Dr Rob Pearlman & Dr Sonia Chanchlani, MedApps

What's your clinical onboarding procedure like? Dr Sonia Chanchlani has a background in clinical forensics, medical education and clinician wellbeing research. She is the Chief Medical Officer at MedApps, working closely with organisations to ensure governance, QI engagement, and clinician wellbeing get prioritised.  Dr Rob Pearlman is the Founder and CEO of MedApps. He is a clinician who taught himself to code in order to build the first version of MedApps, which is now used by more than 22,000

Mar 16, 2021 • 32:47

117 - Healthcare and nonsense - Nikhil Krishnan, Out of Pocket Health

117 - Healthcare and nonsense - Nikhil Krishnan, Out of Pocket Health

What do you know about healthcare in the US? Nikhil Krishnan is the founder and author of Out of Pocket Health, a newsletter featuring in-depth analysis and dank memes about what’s going on in the US healthcare system. His goal is to make healthcare easier to understand through his newsletter, children’s books, courses, and other exciting projects. He has previously worked in healthcare research at CB Insights and worked on the partnerships team at TrialSpark. Nikhil shares original opinions abo

Mar 14, 2021 • 35:18

116 - From volume to value: building a patient-centred medical home, Dr Jaspreet Saini

116 - From volume to value: building a patient-centred medical home, Dr Jaspreet Saini

Do you know your patients’ daily blood sugar or blood pressure readings? Dr Jas Saini is the principal GP at Rosedale Medical Practice. He has previously supported practices within Western Sydney to transition towards becoming Patient-Centred Medical Homes, and he is now leading this journey within his own private practice. Jas is a Councillor for the Australian Medical Association (NSW) and the former Clinical Director for WentWest; Western Sydney Primary Health Network.  He injects his persona

Mar 11, 2021 • 36:11

115 - An innovative way to track paediatric occupational therapy progress at home - Laura Simmons, Theratrak

115 - An innovative way to track paediatric occupational therapy progress at home - Laura Simmons, Theratrak

Do you know how your paediatric therapy patient is performing at home? Laura Simmons  is a passionate paediatric occupational therapist, helping families and working with children, living with a range of disabilities. Laura has worked with schools and also in the private health sector, for almost ten years. Additionally, she has been involved with autism research projects overseas and specialises in treating kids with restricted food intake disorders. Laura is the CEO and Founder of Theratrak. T

Mar 9, 2021 • 24:10

114 - Using VR to help first responders train for the worst; Jeremy Holder, Tac Med Australia

114 - Using VR to help first responders train for the worst; Jeremy Holder, Tac Med Australia

How do you respond in an emergency? Jeremy Holder is the managing director and co-founder of EmergiSim. He was born and raised in Western Australia and joined the army at the age of seventeen in which he served as a medic in the Australian Regular Army for seven years. Jeremy was also an Underwater Medicine Clinician within the Special Operations Command for four years and got deployed to Afghanistan and Domestic Counter-Terrorism as a platoon medic. Jeremy later became a civilian Intensive Care

Mar 7, 2021 • 19:00

113 - Creating healthy and well workplaces; Tom Bosna, Pinnacle Health Group Australia

113 - Creating healthy and well workplaces; Tom Bosna, Pinnacle Health Group Australia

Is your workplace invested in your health and wellness? Tom Bosna  is the co-founder of Well Workplaces and owner of Pinnacle Health Group Australia. He is a former physiotherapist turned health business owner, and an industry leader of workplace wellbeing with a vision for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities. Over the past decade, Tom has established a market-leading onsite wellness centre model of care for innovative companies such as ANZ, EY, Westpac and more. With

Mar 4, 2021 • 23:28

112 - Teaching doctors to code; Dr Josh Case

112 - Teaching doctors to code; Dr Josh Case

Can a doctor be a software developer solving workflow problems while caring for patients? Josh Case  is an Australian junior doctor and software developer. He helps doctors to code and creates medical apps which benefit the healthcare system. He has a wealth of experience in programming websites, mobile apps, scripts, freelance work and several other areas. Josh is passionate about technology, innovation, global health and entrepreneurship. He is the creator of an app called Rapid Access to Form

Mar 2, 2021 • 30:53

111- Democratising dental with an app; Heath Fraser & Rebecca VanZutphen, Airsmile

111- Democratising dental with an app; Heath Fraser & Rebecca VanZutphen, Airsmile

Listen to this interview with dental experts Heath Fraser and Rebecca VanZutphen from AirSmile in which they share how Australians can find helpful information about and compare dental providers.

Feb 28, 2021 • 25:38

110 - Active Ingredient Prescribing: The myths, legends and reality, Best Practice Software

110 - Active Ingredient Prescribing: The myths, legends and reality, Best Practice Software

Do you understand how active ingredient prescribing will affect you and your patients? This episode of Talking HealthTech surrounds the legislative changes relating to how GPs prescribe medications. We hear from a panel of experts, as they explain what Active Ingredient Prescribing (AIP) is, how it works and how it will affect you and your practice management software. They will also explain how active ingredient prescribing began and why it prompted a change in how Australian doctors prescribe

Feb 25, 2021 • 21:07

109 - Transforming How Consumers Interact With Healthcare- Klaus Bartosch, 1st Group

109 - Transforming How Consumers Interact With Healthcare- Klaus Bartosch, 1st Group

Klaus Bartosch is the managing director, CEO and co-founder of 1st Group. His involvement in the technology industry spans over thirty years. Prior to starting 1st Group, Klaus worked at another ISX listed business; Hostworks, whose customers were all the major online companies in the country. Klaus had the opportunity to see so many companies move from their early years to become multi-billion dollar juggernauts and transform the way in which their industries used to operate traditionally into

Feb 24, 2021 • 37:00

108 - The future of medical businesses; Adele Creighton & Rebecca Grover, Macquarie Group

108 - The future of medical businesses; Adele Creighton & Rebecca Grover, Macquarie Group

What does the medical business of the future look like in Australia? In this episode, Pete sits down with Adele Creighton and Rebecca Grover from the health division of Macquarie Bank. Adele and Rebecca partner with healthcare professionals and support their personal and business banking needs. In this episode Rebecca and Adele discuss the themes canvassed in the recent report - Macquarie’s Perspective on Health.  They cover themes like opportunities  for transformation in healthcare - pre and p

Feb 21, 2021 • 23:24

107 - Improving health outcomes using remote monitoring for chronic conditions. Vidya Nallamad, NetHealth

107 - Improving health outcomes using remote monitoring for chronic conditions. Vidya Nallamad, NetHealth

NetHealth; empowering patients through remote monitoring Vidya Nallamad is the CEO and co-founder of NetHealth. She has worked in the software industry for 16 years, including time with GE and Phillips Medical Systems in project management roles. From her days in university; mum, sister, and wife Vidya has been passionate about NetHealth. Even though she wanted to become a doctor, Vidya delved into engineering and completed her Master's in Business Administration (MBA), which led her onto her cu

Feb 18, 2021 • 20:04

106 - Caring for the financials of healthcare professionals - Luca Guerra, Introjuce

106 - Caring for the financials of healthcare professionals - Luca Guerra, Introjuce

Improve your financial health to achieve your financial goals. Luca Guerra has an extensive background in residential and commercial banking across some of Australia's biggest banks and across NAB and the Westpac group with the bank of Melbourne. In 2018 he moved into finance broking and founded Introjuce Health, where he currently is the CEO. Luca has a young family with two kids, he is a pretty passionate sports fan and loves living in Melbourne.  Introjuce Health specialises in medico finance

Feb 16, 2021 • 13:11

105 - Meeting unmet medical needs with compounding & medicinal cannabis: Antony Condina, Green Dispensary Compounding

105 - Meeting unmet medical needs with compounding & medicinal cannabis: Antony Condina, Green Dispensary Compounding

Antony Condina is the CEO of GD Pharma and a partner in Green Dispensary Compounding. He is an expert in regulatory requirements of medicines, production, and a big advocate for the use of leading technology to enhance quality and safety benchmarks in the space. Antony is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and an innovator who has been involved in the development and commercialisation of a range of novel pharmaceutical products that improve treatment, efficacy, patient care, and patient convenience. An

Feb 14, 2021 • 17:44

104 - Exploring the landscape of advanced medical manufacturing - Sam Lanyon, Planet Innovation

104 - Exploring the landscape of advanced medical manufacturing - Sam Lanyon, Planet Innovation

Do you have an innovative idea to solve a problem in healthcare? Are you wondering how to access funding and how to make that idea a reality? Then listen to this episode of Talking HealthTech where commercialisation specialist Sam Lanyon lays it all out.

Feb 10, 2021 • 23:03

103 - Meaningful education for improved patient experience & outcomes: Will Egan, Ausmed

103 - Meaningful education for improved patient experience & outcomes: Will Egan, Ausmed

Did you know that there are many developments and new information entering the medical field daily? Have you ever wondered how health professionals keep abreast with this new information? Check out this Talking HealthTech episode to learn how Ausmed Education helps healthcare workers stay up-to-date efficiently.

Feb 9, 2021 • 26:32

102 - A new era of dentistry with telehealth and Artificial Intelligence: Dr Padma Gadiar, Smilo.ai

102 - A new era of dentistry with telehealth and Artificial Intelligence: Dr Padma Gadiar, Smilo.ai

Do you keep up with your dental appointments? This episode of Talking HealthTech will teach you why visiting the dentist regularly is important and how you can use an app to make your visit much easier and bearable.

Feb 7, 2021 • 28:17

101 - Is telehealth effective for men with prostate cancer? - Eric Leckie, Prostate Physiotherapy

101 - Is telehealth effective for men with prostate cancer? - Eric Leckie, Prostate Physiotherapy

Did you know that one in six Australian men are at risk of developing prostate cancer by the age of 85? Did you also know that prostate physiotherapy helps to improve mental health? Tune into this episode of Talking HealthTech to learn how prostate physiotherapy can be treated via telehealth and more.

Feb 4, 2021 • 22:07

100 - What does the future hold for digital health in Australia?  Bettina McMahon, AIDH

100 - What does the future hold for digital health in Australia? Bettina McMahon, AIDH

Bettina McMahon is Chair Of The Board of The Australasian Institute Of Digital Health, which is Australia's leading professional organisation in health informatics, and digital health.  Bettina has held several senior leadership positions, including CEO and executive positions in national digital health organisations, the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA), and National e-health Transition Authority (NeTA). Bettina holds postgraduate qualifications in public policy, applied finance business

Feb 2, 2021 • 23:27

99 - Using data to create the tools to deliver value to healthcare - Tim Kelsey, Pacific Knowledge Systems (PKS)

99 - Using data to create the tools to deliver value to healthcare - Tim Kelsey, Pacific Knowledge Systems (PKS)

What are the tools we need today for a future that delivers more value in healthcare for patients and the system? Tim Kelsey is the former CEO of the Australian Digital Health Agency, and HIMSS Executive.  He is now CEO of Pacific Knowledge Systems (PKS) and caught up with Pete to talk about digital health in Australia and across the world.  They covered issues of interoperability and the My Health Record, as well as Tim’s new role at PKS and what the future might hold. Check out the episode and

Jan 31, 2021 • 31:18

98 - What is the future of population health management? Edweana Wenkart, Pen CS

98 - What is the future of population health management? Edweana Wenkart, Pen CS

What is the future of population health management in Australia? In this episode, Pete chats with Edweana Wenkart, Managing Director of Pen CS.   Pen CS facilitates data sharing of over 22 million patient records per month across Australia, and this year was awarded as the Australian Digital Health Agency Innovation Challenge winner for the ‘Outbreak Surveillance’ platform.  Edweana is also a Director of the company CareMonitor and Ocean Health Systems, is a member of MSIA and Associate Fellow o

Jan 27, 2021 • 17:55

97 - Reducing cognitive overload for frontline health workers: Dr Rhonda Collins and Andrea Leverett, Vocera

97 - Reducing cognitive overload for frontline health workers: Dr Rhonda Collins and Andrea Leverett, Vocera

How can we reduce cognitive overload for frontline health workers? In this episode, Dr. Rhonda Collins and Andrea Leverett from Vocera take a deep dive into topics like: What is cognitive overload How is cognitive overload different to burnout What are the concerns of frontline nurses How healthcare leaders can help reduce clinician burden The complexities and opportunities around communication and PPE Steps to mitigating cognitive overload Check out the episode and full show notes here. To see

Jan 25, 2021 • 26:04

96 - The future of patient experience and costing using AI, Civica

96 - The future of patient experience and costing using AI, Civica

Join Margot Morton (Sales Director at Civica) and Chris O’Gorman (Health Consultant) talking about the future of costing linked to patient experience for the Australia healthcare market. They will also talk about introducing AI capability and what a difference that makes to patient outcomes and patient safety.

Jan 20, 2021 • 25:15

95 - The evolution of healthcare media - Bryn McGeever, Australian Doctor Group

95 - The evolution of healthcare media - Bryn McGeever, Australian Doctor Group

Check out this episode to learn more about how the medical media landscape has changed over time, and what lies ahead for the future of this space. Hear about the history of ADG and the vision of their CEO on what the future of information and media consumption looks like for healthcare professionals in the near future.

Jan 18, 2021 • 17:27

94 - Combining clinical research and general practice - Charlotte Bradshaw, Evrima Technologies

94 - Combining clinical research and general practice - Charlotte Bradshaw, Evrima Technologies

How can we improve clinical trials processes using technology?  Check out this interview with CEO and Founder of Evrima Technologies Charlotte Bradshaw to learn the history of Evrima, and how they’re helping connect the clinical trial industry with Australian GPs.  Charlotte also provides her insights into what it’s like to step out from an established employer to build your own healthtech company. Check out the episode and full show notes here. To see the latest information, news, events and jo

Jan 13, 2021 • 15:39

93 - Making speech pathology more accessible for Rural Australia - Weh Yeoh, Umbo

93 - Making speech pathology more accessible for Rural Australia - Weh Yeoh, Umbo

Listen to this podcast interview with Weh Yo, founder of Umbo about speech therapy access in Australia and how to start a meaningful enterprise in Australia

Jan 11, 2021 • 22:03

92 - A new era of healthcare and social media - Sarah Rav

92 - A new era of healthcare and social media - Sarah Rav

Check out this interview with Sarah Rav - social media influencer and Australian medical student with an inspiring story to share.

Jan 6, 2021 • 14:46

91 - The realities of VR in healthcare - Bradley Chesham, Bundle of Rays

91 - The realities of VR in healthcare - Bradley Chesham, Bundle of Rays

Bradley Chesham is the founder of Bundle of Rays.  Bradley has been a front-line nurse in busy hospital settings in Australia and the UK, and he also served in Afghanistan and Iraq as a battlefield nurse. Bundle of Rays are a company that is transforming healthcare education using immersive learning technologies and advancing the nursing profession through their unique teaching programmes. Check out this episode to learn about the adoption of virtual reality in healthcare - in Australia and othe

Jan 4, 2021 • 24:25

90 - Level up your healthtech game: Introducing THT+ Membership

90 - Level up your healthtech game: Introducing THT+ Membership

We’re super excited to launch our new membership offering for individuals called THT+ We’ve had loads of interested people connecting with us directly wanting to know how they can engage deeper with the Australian healthtech community, and access even more content from Talking HealthTech.   THT+ membership gives you access to our exclusive private podcast feed, and also our online community forum.  You get early access to episodes, bonus content, and VIP networking opportunities with previous g

Dec 21, 2020 • 7:56

89 - Transforming healthcare through technology and talent - OneMD and Latitude IT

89 - Transforming healthcare through technology and talent - OneMD and Latitude IT

What does the medical device rep of tomorrow look like? In this episode, Pete speaks with the teams from OneMD and Latitude IT about the changing landscape within the medtech industry, and the skills and capabilities that sales leaders within medtech companies need to thrive next year and beyond.

Dec 17, 2020 • 24:39

88 - Innovation, medicines and the COVID-19 vaccine; Dr Krishan Thiru, Pfizer

88 - Innovation, medicines and the COVID-19 vaccine; Dr Krishan Thiru, Pfizer

Dr Krishan Thiru speaks with Pete about the potential COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the importance of collaboration when it comes to innovation and medicines.

Dec 14, 2020 • 24:22

87 - Trusted digital health advisory services - Chris Norton, Telstra Health

87 - Trusted digital health advisory services - Chris Norton, Telstra Health

Telstra Health has from just a technology vendor to now a trusted advisory partner to health and aged care Join Peter Birch as he chats with Chris Norton from Telstra Health about their new advisory services to the industry.

Dec 10, 2020 • 19:30

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Dec 9, 2020 • 24:25

86 - Keeping our promise during COVID-19: HotDoc Panel Discussion

86 - Keeping our promise during COVID-19: HotDoc Panel Discussion

How has your company communicated with key stakeholders during 2020?   Listen to this episode with the management team from HotDoc as they reflect on their efforts to stay true to their promise of helping their customers to improve patient engagement and deliver better health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the panel from HotDoc: Louise Lysaght, Head of Customer Experience Magali De Castro, Clinical Director Charles Beaton, Head of Finance   Check out the episode and full show notes h

Dec 7, 2020 • 36:21

85 - Can you treat menopause via telehealth? Dr Kelly Teagle, WellFemme

85 - Can you treat menopause via telehealth? Dr Kelly Teagle, WellFemme

Dr Kelly Teagle is the founder of WellFemme, Australia’s first dedicated Telehealth Menopause Service, to help women access expert menopause care from wherever they live.  Kelly also works as a GP in Canberra, writes blog articles, and is a women’s health speaker. In this episode Kelly talks about WellFemme and the services they provide, as well as some of the facts around menopause and the benefits of delivering these specialised healthcare services using telehealth.   Check out the episode and

Dec 3, 2020 • 23:15

84 - Can Virtual Reality treat phobias? Corrie Ackland, Sydney Phobia Clinic

84 - Can Virtual Reality treat phobias? Corrie Ackland, Sydney Phobia Clinic

Corrie Ackland is a Clinical Psychologist, and Founder and Director of Sydney Phobia Clinic.  She has a background in severe anxiety/OCD, is a registered supervisor and guest lecturer in the area of severe anxiety, phobias, and behavioural and Virtual Reality treatment for anxiety. The Sydney Phobia Clinic is combining the best evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques with cutting edge virtual reality experiences to help everyday people overcome specific phobias. In this episode C

Nov 30, 2020 • 18:20

83 - Contact Tracing Via Bluetooth - Elissa Reid, Contact Harald

83 - Contact Tracing Via Bluetooth - Elissa Reid, Contact Harald

Elissa Reid is the Director of Health & Product at Contact Harald, an Australian owned and operated technology firm getting companies back to business safely while preserving privacy, delivering real time contact tracing capabilities. In this episode you’ll learn all about how contact tracing works, and some of the challenges and concerns around some methods.   You will hear about how bluetooth technology is helping trace incidences of COVID-19 while avoiding concerns of privacy breaches and sec

Nov 26, 2020 • 18:10

82 - Will smart patch biosensors solve our biggest health challenges? Peter Vranes, Nutromics

82 - Will smart patch biosensors solve our biggest health challenges? Peter Vranes, Nutromics

Peter Vranes from Nutromics talks about their innovative smart patch biosensor technology, as well as helpful insights and guidance for founders and entrepreneurs.

Nov 23, 2020 • 21:32

81 - Incubating deep tech start ups in Australia; Sally-Ann Williams, Cicada Innovations

81 - Incubating deep tech start ups in Australia; Sally-Ann Williams, Cicada Innovations

Sally-Ann Williams is the CEO of Cicada Innovations. Cicada Innovations is Australia’s pioneering deep tech incubator supporting companies solving the world's most pressing problems through science & engineering.  Cicada Innovations has nurtured hundreds of visionary deep tech innovators to validate, commercialise and scale high impact technologies globally across MedTech, HealthTech, AgTech, FoodTech, Clean Energy, AI, Industry 4.0 and more. Prior to joining Cicada Innovations Sally-Ann spent o

Nov 19, 2020 • 24:11

80 - Reconciling healthtech solutions for medical practices and their ROI - Kelly Chard, GrowthMD

80 - Reconciling healthtech solutions for medical practices and their ROI - Kelly Chard, GrowthMD

What healthtech solutions have you acquired for your medical practice this year? Hear Kelly Chard from GrowthMD provide their practical guide to making the most of your investment and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Nov 16, 2020 • 20:54

79 - Driving meaningful change in healthcare through data insights - Duane Attree, Potential(x) and Health Round Table

79 - Driving meaningful change in healthcare through data insights - Duane Attree, Potential(x) and Health Round Table

How do you drive big system change in healthcare? Check out this interview with Duane Attree from Potential(x) and Health Round Table to learn more...

Nov 12, 2020 • 16:33

78 - How Has Healthcare IT Evolved Over 40 Years? Berne Gibbons, InfoMedix

78 - How Has Healthcare IT Evolved Over 40 Years? Berne Gibbons, InfoMedix

Berne Gibbons is Head of Business Innovation and Partnerships at InfoMedix Berne is a respected leader in the healthcare industry with a background in Nursing, Pharmaceutical Industry and Digital Technology spanning 40 years.  Listen to this episode to hear about her commitment to advancing Digital Health in Australia, and her desire to educate and inform the current and future healthcare workforce in Australia to utilise technology to its full potential.  You will hear about Berne’s impressive

Nov 9, 2020 • 22:48

77 - When was your last health check? Novartis Wellness Day Special

77 - When was your last health check? Novartis Wellness Day Special

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we sit down with Cheryl Maley; General Manager of Oncology For Australia, New Zealand at Novartis, Krystal Barter; CEO of Humanise Health and the founder of Pink Hope, and Holly Masters; CEO of the McGrath Foundation. With the growing number of people avoiding getting routine checkups, health screenings, and early diagnostic tests because of the pandemic, Novartis has created the Wellness Day Campaign. It aims to motivate individuals to focus on their healt

Nov 5, 2020 • 30:05

76 - Australian HealthTech Venture Capital Panel Discussion - Niki Scevak (Blackbird Ventures), Dan Krasnostein (Square Peg Capital), Jackie Vullinghs (AirTree Ventures)

76 - Australian HealthTech Venture Capital Panel Discussion - Niki Scevak (Blackbird Ventures), Dan Krasnostein (Square Peg Capital), Jackie Vullinghs (AirTree Ventures)

Leading into 2020, there was already strong interest from the Australian investment community regarding healthtech solutions. Now moving into our new normal world, the use of technology in delivering better patient outcomes is no longer a novel idea, it's mission critical for Australia, and the rest of the world.  In this episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast, Peter Birch hosts a panel discussion with representatives from 3 top Venture Capital firms in Australia, who all have experience and

Nov 2, 2020 • 45:11

75 - Who is caring for the healthcare workers? Athol Hann, AtholTech

75 - Who is caring for the healthcare workers? Athol Hann, AtholTech

Athol Hann is a critical care and emergency nurse, and the founder of Fwards; an app designed to assist healthcare workers to control the fundamentals of shift work and off-load from the demands of working in healthcare.  In this episode of the Talking HealthTech Podcast, Athol speaks to Pete about the challenges facing clinicians on the coalface of healthcare today, and shares some first hand advice to fellow healthcare workers who might be experiencing burnout. Check out the episode and full s

Oct 29, 2020 • 18:49

74 - Making the right thing to do the easiest thing to do - Kate Quirke, Alcidion

74 - Making the right thing to do the easiest thing to do - Kate Quirke, Alcidion

Kate Quirke is CEO and Managing Director at Alcidion. Kate has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare information technology She has been involved in large system procurements and implementations of healthcare information technology across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Kate’s background involves holding leading management roles at some of the largest healthcare software firms where she has had an impact on strategic product direction across the health sector and believes as

Oct 26, 2020 • 24:42

73 - Collaboration, innovation and evolution in the Australian medtech industry - Ian Burgess, MTAA

73 - Collaboration, innovation and evolution in the Australian medtech industry - Ian Burgess, MTAA

Ian Burgess is the CEO of the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA), the national association representing companies in the medical technology industry in Australia.  In this episode, Ian chats with Pete about the collaborations, innovations and evolution we’ve seen within the Australian MedTech industry particularly in the past 12 months.  He also talks to the response to COVID from the medtech industry and the related impact and opportunities presented. Check out the episode and f

Oct 22, 2020 • 26:25

72 - The rise of the virtual medical practice - Deana Scott, VMORE

72 - The rise of the virtual medical practice - Deana Scott, VMORE

Deana Scott is Founder and CEO of VMORE. Deana and VMORE helps medical specialists start and scale their practices, and she continues to re-design, apply new technologies, processes, and systems to improve the ‘virtual private practice’ model. In this episode you will hear about Deana’s career, and the evolution of virtual services within healthcare.   Deana also provides some helpful advice for healthcare providers about leveraging virtual services, as well as tips for implementing successful t

Oct 19, 2020 • 29:35

71 - Will Automation Improve Patient Experiences? Hootan Mohseni, Cliniq Apps

71 - Will Automation Improve Patient Experiences? Hootan Mohseni, Cliniq Apps

Hootan Mohseni is the founder of Cliniq Apps, a company that helps practitioners create and manage patient recall, retention and reactivation campaigns simultaneously across multiple channels.  In this episode, Hootan talks about automation in a clinical setting - how it looks when it is done well, and what can go wrong when it fails. He also gives some super practical tips for anyone wanting to automate or streamline some processes and communication in their healthcare business right away. Chec

Oct 15, 2020 • 21:09

70 - Is it time to reset your healthcare business? Hanya Oversby, HBN

70 - Is it time to reset your healthcare business? Hanya Oversby, HBN

Hanya Oversby is Director and Healthcare Business Adviser for the company Specialist Consulting, and the company Health Business Network.     She is also the host of the Doctor Diaries Podcast, which takes listeners behind the scenes of the intriguing medical world.    In this episode, Hanya explores the challenges and opportunities facing the business of Australian GPs today, and the benefits of a “Business Reset” to get things back on track.   Hanya also covers some valuable lessons she has pi

Oct 12, 2020 • 24:22

69 - Making the injectable ingestible, Mir Imran, Rani Therapeutics

69 - Making the injectable ingestible, Mir Imran, Rani Therapeutics

Mir Imran is a healthcare innovator and entrepreneur who has been developing and commercialising breakthrough medical innovations for more than 40 years.  He is founder and CEO of Rani Therapeutics,and he is focused on developing breakthrough technology that has the potential to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry by converting injectable medications into pills.  Tune into this episode of the podcast to hear all about the RaniPill, and how they made a robotic pill that injects medication into th

Oct 8, 2020 • 23:21

68 - How can we improve healthcare communication? Luke Fletcher, Foxo

68 - How can we improve healthcare communication? Luke Fletcher, Foxo

Luke Fletcher is Co-Founder and CEO of Foxo, a global communication platform for enterprise Health. Foxo sets out to engineer modern solutions to today’s communication challenges, and they’re on a mission to connect a fragmented health system.  Hear Luke describe what Foxo does and the challenges it overcomes regarding communication in healthcare.  You will also learn about Luke’s experience with product design, and how these best practices need to be leveraged in healthcare.   Check out the epi

Oct 5, 2020 • 19:27

67 - The superpowers of clinical trial data for patients, sponsors and recruiters - Mike Wenger, TrialScope

67 - The superpowers of clinical trial data for patients, sponsors and recruiters - Mike Wenger, TrialScope

Mike Wenger is the Vice President of Patient Engagement at TrialScope, a company out of New Jersey who are unlocking clinical trial data superpowers.   They’re helping to make centralising, structuring and activating clinical trial information simple for use across an organisation at every stage of a study. Mike has made a career within the clinical trial space and helping patient advocacy groups support clinical trial awareness to their online communities. In this episode, hear the story of Tri

Sep 28, 2020 • 22:36

66 - Why should we listen to health informaticians? Ali Besiso, iCIMS

66 - Why should we listen to health informaticians? Ali Besiso, iCIMS

Ali Besiso is Managing Director of iCIMS, creating technology to solve the problem of producing tailored information systems for clinical teams.  Ali is a passionate Health Informatician who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and a Master’s in Health Informatics from the University of Sydney. In this episode Ali talks with Pete about Clinical Information Systems, Process Redesign, and User Experience (UX).  He also takes a deep dive into health informatics, and the important work of he

Sep 21, 2020 • 17:26

65 - Changing behaviour with a cancer diagnosis; Tim Atkins, CancerAid

65 - Changing behaviour with a cancer diagnosis; Tim Atkins, CancerAid

Tim Atkins is the COO of CancerAid, a digital health technology company that builds patient engagement solutions for people with a cancer diagnosis.  In this episode, you will learn about Tim’s unique career pathway that drew him to CancerAid, and his reflections and advice for others who want to enter into a career with a healthtech start up. Tim talks about the process of instigating behavioural change in cancer patients and the importance of patient engagement, as well as the challenges of de

Sep 14, 2020 • 21:28

64 - Helping healthtech start ups demonstrate ROI: Robert Buehrig, Cogniom

64 - Helping healthtech start ups demonstrate ROI: Robert Buehrig, Cogniom

Robert Buehrig is the co-founder and CEO of Cogniom, a company that is empowering organisations to discover new truths through the collection and analysis of data.  Cogniom's TANDM Suite helps bridge the gap of understanding between executives and front line staff, ensuring decisions made create the best possible outcomes for clients, staff and business alike. In this episode, hear about how to best demonstrate your Return on Investment (ROI) as a healthtech start up, and how to engage with diff

Sep 7, 2020 • 22:46

63 - From corralled group of acquisitions to digital health innovators. Mary Foley, Telstra Health

63 - From corralled group of acquisitions to digital health innovators. Mary Foley, Telstra Health

Mary Foley is the Managing Director of Telstra Health.   Telstra Health is one of the largest Australian owned health technology companies, and is a subsidiary of Telstra Corporation, which is Australia’s largest telecommunications company.   Prior to joining Telstra Health, Mary was Director General and Secretary of NSW Health for a five-year term. She has also previously held roles as National Health Practice Leader for PwC Australia, Chief Executive of St Vincent’s and Mater Health Sydney, an

Aug 31, 2020 • 26:42

62 - Accelerating Digital Health In Australia - Bronwyn Le Grice, ANDHealth

62 - Accelerating Digital Health In Australia - Bronwyn Le Grice, ANDHealth

Bronwyn Le Grice is Founder, CEO and Managing Director of ANDHealth, a national digital health initiative established by commercial and government partners to facilitate and support the development & commercialisation of clinically validated digital health technologies across Australia.  Bronwyn has many years of executive experience in the life sciences sector spanning corporate and business development, transaction management, investor relations and industry advocacy. In this episode learn abo

Aug 24, 2020 • 33:44

61 - Helping doctors run a better business - Dr April Armstrong, Business For Doctors

61 - Helping doctors run a better business - Dr April Armstrong, Business For Doctors

Dr April Armstrong is a rural GP with a passion for business.  She is the CEO of Business For Doctors, a social network and business advisory firm for Australian clinicians to help them run a better business. In addition to that, she owns two medical practices and has won a bunch of awards and invested in various initiatives supporting health care.  She also actively supports medical students and overseas trained doctors during their transition into the Australian medical system. In this inter

Aug 17, 2020 • 25:59

60 - Is this the new RACGP President? Dr Karen Price, GPs Down Under

60 - Is this the new RACGP President? Dr Karen Price, GPs Down Under

Dr Karen Price is a clinical GP, and Past Practice Owner. And up until recently she was the Deputy Chair, Victorian Faculty of the RACGP - she stepped down from this role as she is now a Candidate for the RACGP Presidential Elections. Karen is also the Co-Founder and administrator of GPs Down Under (GPDU) - a membership community featuring nearly 8,000 GPs focused on peer learning, peer advocacy, and peer support. In this interview, learn about the rise of social media and its role in clinician

Aug 10, 2020 • 37:20

59 - Remembering Harry Nespolon, President of the RACGP

59 - Remembering Harry Nespolon, President of the RACGP

RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon has passed away aged 57 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep nine months after first being diagnosed. Dr Nespolon was great advocate for General Practice in technology, and supporter of healthtech innovation in Australia. A wonderful clinician and businessman, taken from us way too soon.   When Pete from Talking HealthTech last with Dr Nespolon back in November 2019, the idea that Medicare funded telehealth would be a realit

Aug 7, 2020 • 6:59

58 - Everyone needs a side hustle.  Henrik Molin, Physitrack

58 - Everyone needs a side hustle. Henrik Molin, Physitrack

With me today is Henrik Molin. He’s the CEO of Physitrack, a patient engagement technology company that he co-founded in 2012.  Physitrack was initially a side hustle for Henrik in parallel to a career in investment management.  He attributes the success he has had in life to the fact he has always had a side hustle.  In fact, he believes everyone should have one! During this interview, learn about the extreme rapid growth that Phystrack saw when COVID hit (200% of one year’s growth in only six

Aug 3, 2020 • 28:35

57 - A doctor that codes is a healthtech double threat. Dr Chris Jones, Hosportal

57 - A doctor that codes is a healthtech double threat. Dr Chris Jones, Hosportal

Dr Chris Jones, Founder and Director of HosPortal, who are all about better management of healthcare staff by allowing better communication.    Chris is like the double threat of healthtech - a software developer / computer programmer turned doctor, which means that the software solutions we creates directly address the needs of clinicians and solve some genuine problems in healthcare.   In this episode you will hear all about Hosportal and the problems it solves for healthcare professionals and

Jul 27, 2020 • 17:02

56 - How can we deliver more meaningful change in healthcare? Rachel de Sain, Codesain

56 - How can we deliver more meaningful change in healthcare? Rachel de Sain, Codesain

Rachel de Sain is an internationally regarded digital strategist and thought leader on the future of health and social care delivery in a connected world, with over twenty years of global experience having worked with governments, Fortune 500 companies, and leading academic institutions.   Rachel is a member of the Australia New Zealand leadership forum and was appointed to the newly established World Health Organization's Digital Health panel of experts and has provided keynote presentations on

Jul 20, 2020 • 26:55

55 - Where HealthTech Happens

55 - Where HealthTech Happens

This is a pretty special episode for us here at Talking HealthTech.  I don’t have with me here today a guest, it’s just me and you for the next little bit. That’s because I got news so noteworthy, I reckon it deserves it’s own episode.  So buckle in, and check it out. Back in December 2018, so not even 2 years ago, this podcast started to fill a need in the Australian healthtech industry - to have more conversations, to promote collaboration for a more efficient healthcare system and a healthier

Jul 13, 2020 • 17:38

54 - Is this a new era of the Doctor / Patient relationship? David Korsunsky, Heads Up Health

54 - Is this a new era of the Doctor / Patient relationship? David Korsunsky, Heads Up Health

David Korsunsky is the founder of US based firm Heads Up Health - a mobile app and web portal that integrates health information from a huge number of different sources.  Check this episode out to learn more about Heads Up Health and an emerging new era of the patient / doctor relationship.  Visit here for complete show notes and more information on the topics discussed in this episode.

Jul 6, 2020 • 23:00

53 - Is this the AirBNB of wellbeing? Rohan Pardasani, Avaana

53 - Is this the AirBNB of wellbeing? Rohan Pardasani, Avaana

Rohan Pardasani is the CEO and Founder of Avaana, an online marketplace and community in the well-being, fitness and allied space helping practitioners. Their mission is to be the anchor of a person's entire wellbeing journey, and grow practitioner businesses Avaana are helping practitioners to grow their business, market themselves effectively and fill those dreaded white gaps in their appointment calendars. They are also helping patients address the challenge of getting access to good wellbein

Jun 29, 2020 • 15:23

52 - Solving the $73 billion chronic pain problem digitally: Kathy Hubble, Amelio Health

52 - Solving the $73 billion chronic pain problem digitally: Kathy Hubble, Amelio Health

Kathy Hubble is the founder of a chronic pain management platform called Amelio Health, providing people in pain with instant access to evidence-based care, all through a web portal or an app on a smartphone.   Kathy has a background in nursing, with 20 years in pain management.  During this episode you will learn about what Amelio Health does, and how it’s working towards addressing the problem of chronic health in Australia.   You’ll hear about the importance of engaging all the different stak

Jun 22, 2020 • 13:22

51 -  Is this technology an alternative to medicine?  Rick Rowan, Nurokor Bioelectronics

51 - Is this technology an alternative to medicine? Rick Rowan, Nurokor Bioelectronics

Rick Rowan is a healthcare entrepreneur, innovator & facilitator.  He is the CEO and Founder of NuroKor Bioelectronics, a UK based medical technology company specialising in non implantable electroceuticals and bioelectrical medicine.It’s basically like a tech version of a pain killer and an anti-inflammatory combined. Rick is internationally recognised thought leader and expert commentator in the health tech space, and his consumer lifestyle medical devices have been featured in Forbes list “Th

Jun 15, 2020 • 16:57

50 - Can you trust that smartphone app with your health information? Tim Blake, Semantic Consulting

50 - Can you trust that smartphone app with your health information? Tim Blake, Semantic Consulting

Can you trust that smartphone app with your health information?   Tim Blake is the Managing Director of Semantic Consulting, who are focused on leading digital change in healthcare.  Tim helps organisations with digital health strategy, and is passionate about enabling engaged patients, activating carers, the use of mobile solutions in health, consumer health technology, precision medicine, consumer genomics, pharmacogenomics and many other components of digital health that are disrupting he

Jun 8, 2020 • 23:16

49 - Jack O'Brien, Clinic Mastery

49 - Jack O'Brien, Clinic Mastery

Jack O'Brien is an early adopter, business geek, and a health professional.  He is a Director of Clinic Mastery, who have built a thriving community and an invaluable library of resources around helping Australian health professionals thrive, and is also a host of the Grow Your Clinic Podcast, which you should definitely go and subscribe to now by the way. Jack inspires others to live a high performance life that is led by innovation and purpose-driven giving.  He is Owner and Senior Physiothera

Jun 1, 2020 • 25:51

48 - Dan Schulte, HGS

48 - Dan Schulte, HGS

Dan Schulte is the Senior Vice President of Healthcare at HGS Inc, a global business processing outsourcing firm. Dan has decades of experience specialising in healthcare financial management, helping companies of all sizes find vulnerabilities, change processes, and realize immediate returns in bottom-line cash.  In this episode we will explore the complexities of the US healthcare funding model and take a deep dive into revenue cycle management, as well as some of the technology that supports

May 25, 2020 • 17:01

47 - Medtronic Innovation Special

47 - Medtronic Innovation Special

Medtronic is one of the world's largest medical technology companies, but it came from humble beginnings over 70 years ago. Their first life-changing therapy — a wearable, battery-powered cardiac pacemaker — was the foundation for many more Medtronic therapies that use their electrical stimulation expertise to improve the lives of millions of people. Over the years, Medtronic has developed more core technologies, including the first battery-powered pacemaker, a number of implantable mechanical d

May 18, 2020 • 26:09

46 - Yianni Serpanos, Coreplus

46 - Yianni Serpanos, Coreplus

Yianni Serparnos is a health-tech innovator, digital health advocate, podcaster, and founding CEO of Coreplus, an Australian digital health practice management software for Allied Health providers, clinics and private practices.   He is inspired and motivated to modernise healthcare and achieve a vision of a world of integrated digital health empowerment for all people.  Coreplus's Mission is to connect, help and grow Allied Health providers, with the right tools and empowerment so that the deli

May 11, 2020 • 39:04

45 - Dr Marcus Tan, Health Engine

45 - Dr Marcus Tan, Health Engine

Dr Marcus Tan is the Founder, CEO and Medical Director of HealthEngine, one of Australia’s largest online healthcare marketplaces, helping millions of patients connect with thousands of healthcare providers nationally. His vision for HealthEngine is to be a global leading platform that revolutionises the access and experience of healthcare for patients and providers. Marcus is a University of Western Australia medical graduate with an executive MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Manageme

May 4, 2020 • 29:49

44 - Dr Ginni Mansberg, ESK

44 - Dr Ginni Mansberg, ESK

Dr Ginni Mansberg is no stranger to Australian television and other media - she is a Sydney GP, and has been on shows like Embarrassing Bodies Down Under on Channel 9, Sunrise & the Morning Show on Channel 7, Medicine or Myth on SBS, Things You Can't Talk About on TV on Audible, as well as featuring in a bunch of magazines, radio shows and podcasts.  In addition to this and a heap of other responsibilities, Dr Ginni is also a successful businesswoman, with her own cosmeceutical and beauty-relate

Apr 27, 2020 • 52:17

43 - Matt Bardsley, MedicalDirector

43 - Matt Bardsley, MedicalDirector

Matt Bardsley is the CEO of MedicalDirector, one of Australia’s leading practice management systems for healthcare practitioners. In the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic and the impact it has had on our global healthcare system, technology providers have been searching for ways to add more value to their existing products, create new offerings and enable practitioners to deliver patient care safely and effectively. One of those technology providers in Australia is MedicalDirector.  Their fearless l

Apr 20, 2020 • 32:26

42 - Dr Cortina McCurry, Caia

42 - Dr Cortina McCurry, Caia

Dr Cortina McCurry is the CEO and Co-Founder of Caia, a video and text consultation platform which securely connects women and families with vetted women’s health practitioners, treatments, and products to make it easy to navigate each stage of life.  Cortina has a PhD in neuroscience from MIT, and more than 15years experience across healthcare, technology, and operations. Cortina was a Partner at Boston Consulting Group, and traded it all in for the best job of all - founder of a healthtech sta

Apr 13, 2020 • 30:53

41 - Aussie HealthTech helping Doctors during COVID-19

41 - Aussie HealthTech helping Doctors during COVID-19

It feels like it was only a few weeks ago that we were praying for Telehealth to be implemented in GP clinics over the coming years.  We pictured a gradual roll out, drip fed slowly by types of service, or locations.  It was the type of thing that could only be implemented in baby steps.  There was simply no other way to disrupt the GP workflow to bring Telehealth front of mind. Then the day before recording this episode, the baby just not only took some steps, it did a triple backwards summersa

Apr 6, 2020 • 50:38

40 - Joel Friedlaender, Cliniko

40 - Joel Friedlaender, Cliniko

Joel Friedleander is the founder of Cliniko, which is practice management software used by more than 30,000 people in over 70 countries.  Joel has a software development background, and started Cliniko with his wife who is an osteopath back in 2010. As many organisations around the world grapple with the concepts of adapting to remote work due to social distancing, Cliniko has been doing it for over 10 years - with an entirely remote team spanned across the globe.  This is no ordinary podcast ep

Mar 30, 2020 • 32:12

39 - MSIA Members Forum, Medical Software Industry Association

39 - MSIA Members Forum, Medical Software Industry Association

In this episode are interviews with some of the biggest names in Australian health policy influence and clinical leadership. Earlier this month, at Baker Mackenzie in Melbourne, Australia, the Medical Software Industry Association (MSIA) hosted its March Forum for members.  If you didn’t know, the members of MSIA are providers of technology to the healthcare industry in Australia.  When the MSIA puts on an event, they get the very best of the best in key opinion leaders and experts into the room

Mar 23, 2020 • 27:53

38 - Dr Bertalan Mesko, The Medical Futurist

38 - Dr Bertalan Mesko, The Medical Futurist

Dr. Bertalan Mesko, is The Medical Futurist, looking at how science fiction technologies can become reality in medicine and healthcare. He is a geek physician with a PhD in genomics, and an Amazon Top 100 author. He is one of the top voices globally on digital health technology and the future of healthcare. Bertalan has delivered hundreds and hundreds of keynotes for governments and organizations including Harvard, Stanford, Yale Universities and NASA.   He’s been featured by dozens of top publi

Mar 16, 2020 • 32:56

37 - Hub Live Panel with HealthMatch, SleepFit, Hosportal and Coviu

37 - Hub Live Panel with HealthMatch, SleepFit, Hosportal and Coviu

For those familiar with the format of theTalking HealthTech Podcast, you would know that normally its a 1:1 conversation between me and someone else in the healthtech scene.   Recently we upped our game, and thanks to the support of Hub Australia, we hosted our first ever Talking HealthTech live panel event. This was an opportunity for an audience of around 50-60 people to hear first hand from a panel of 4 healthtech leaders, moderated by Peter Birch, talking about all the important topics in th

Mar 9, 2020 • 51:48

36 - Dr James Somauroo, HS. Ventures

36 - Dr James Somauroo, HS. Ventures

Dr James Somauroo is Co-Founder at HS. Ventures, a UK-based accelerator and VC that builds, scales and invests in the best healthtech startups.  James hosts the HS. Health-Tech Podcast, featuring 2 episodes a week with listeners in over 80 countries, interviewing inspiring entrepreneurs in this space.  He is also is a contributor to Forbes in the UK. He is an anaesthetics and ICU doctor by training, and held roles in leadership at the NHS, Health Education England and the British Medical Journal

Mar 2, 2020 • 38:48

35 - Chris Smeed, Cubiko

35 - Chris Smeed, Cubiko

Chris Smeed is the CEO and Founder of Cubiko, a business report and analyst tool made especially for general practices, and they are making a bit of noise here in Australia.   Chris has extensive experience in healthcare, cloud based solutions and accounting services.   He holds a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters of Professional Accounting, and he’s also an accredited BAS agent and certified Xero partner, so he has a lot of first hand experience about every facet of running a cli

Feb 24, 2020 • 23:37

34 - Karen Borg, Healthdirect Australia

34 - Karen Borg, Healthdirect Australia

Karen Borg is the CEO of Healthdirect Australia, working with government partners to deliver innovative and trusted health information and services to all Australians so they can connect to the right care at the right time, wherever and whenever they need it. In this episode, Pete and Karen talk about the different offerings of Healthdirect, the important role they play in supporting the government find new innovative healthcare technology solutions. They also talk about the readiness for telehe

Feb 17, 2020 • 25:16

33 - Rami Weiss, Healthshare

33 - Rami Weiss, Healthshare

Rami Weiss is the CEO of Healthshare.  Their mission is to improve patient health outcomes using digital solutions.   Over the past few years Healthshare has developed a raft of different solutions for Doctors and Patients to ultimately serve up better health information, which leads to happier healthier people. In this episode, Pete & Rami talk about the 10 year history of the company, their raft of products available for Doctors and Patients, and how they manage to market and grow their suite

Feb 10, 2020 • 21:25

32 - Sanji Kanagalingham, Curve Tomorrow

32 - Sanji Kanagalingham, Curve Tomorrow

Sanji Kanagalingam is the Executive Director of Curve Tomorrow, who are at the intersection of healthcare, commercialisation and digital product development. Curve works with organisations, clinicians and medical researchers to bring life changing and award-winning health technology to life, from concept through to care. In this episode of The Talking HealthTech Podcast, Pete and Sanji talk about app development for healthcare, the successes and learning opportunities they’ve had to work out wha

Feb 3, 2020 • 22:26

31 - Michelle Perugini, Presagen

31 - Michelle Perugini, Presagen

Dr Michelle Perugini is the co-founder and CEO of Presagen, who recently launched their first product Life Whisperer; which uses AI to better identify healthy embryos for IVF, and to ultimately improve outcomes for couples wanting to have children.  In this episode recorded live at Startcon. Pete and Michelle talk about how Presagen is changing the way medical data from around the world is connected with artificial intelligence through their Open AI Projects, and how this approach helps them bui

Jan 27, 2020 • 17:47

30 - Pete Williams, Medipass

30 - Pete Williams, Medipass

Peter Birch speaks with Pete Williams, the co-founder of Medipass, a digital healthcare claiming and payments platform for providers and insurers.  Before starting Medipass in 2016, Pete co-founded Localz, a VC backed startup that powers last mile delivery experiences for major retailers and service companies.  Prior to joining the startup world, Pete led consumer and high-value payments technology - including HICAPS - at National Australia Bank.  He was also employed by KPMG where he worked on

Jan 20, 2020 • 20:16

29 - Medical Software Industry Association (MSIA) Annual Summit, Sydney 2019

29 - Medical Software Industry Association (MSIA) Annual Summit, Sydney 2019

Bringing in 2020 with a bang, this is a mammoth show to see in the new year! Back in November at the Medical Software Industry Association (MSIA) 2019 Annual Summit and AGM in Sydney Australia, Talking HealthTech recorded interviews with different speakers throughout the day.  This episode features 5 of these conversations covering a broad spectrum of issues that are pertinent to Australia’s health technology scene today.   The theme for the summit was “Limitless - Health Software Transforming A

Jan 14, 2020 • 34:47

28 - David Dahm, Health and Life

28 - David Dahm, Health and Life

David Dahm is a driven, motivated and dedicated individual with a raft of qualifications and experience, and an amazing life story. He is currently the CEO and Founder of Health and Life, the CEO of One Moment Foundation and is actively involved in industry associations across the Medical and Accounting professions. David is passionate about creating a sustainable and socially responsible healthcare system by promoting health and financial literacy in the community.   Most recently David is on a

Dec 9, 2019 • 33:27

27 - Femida Gwadry-Sridhar, Pulse Infoframe

27 - Femida Gwadry-Sridhar, Pulse Infoframe

Dr Femida Gwadry-Sridhar is the Founder and CEO of PulseInfoFrame; a company that builds collaborative communities to enable the best value healthcare and cures for cancer and rare diseases.  As founder and CEO of PulseInfoframe, Femida has an extensive background as a pharmacist, epidemiologist and methodologist with over 25 years of experience in clinical trials, disease registries, knowledge translation, health analytics and clinical disease outcomes. Femida’s brain child is a cloud-based

Dec 2, 2019 • 27:16

26 - Louise Schaper, HISA

26 - Louise Schaper, HISA

Dr Louise Schaper is an expert in health informatics, and is passionate about transforming the health sector by leveraging technology to provide sustainable and better health for everyone. Louise is the CEO of HISA: Australia’s digital health community. In this role she brings together world-class clinicians, researchers, innovators and organisations from across biomedical, health and technology who are committed to the improvement of health outcomes enabled through innovative uses of technology

Nov 25, 2019 • 29:58

25 - Matiu Bush, Health Transformation Lab RMIT

25 - Matiu Bush, Health Transformation Lab RMIT

Matiu Bush is both a clinician and a designer who founded One Good Street, a social impact platform to encourage neighbour initiated care for older residents at risk of social isolation and loneliness.  Matiu is the Deputy Director of the Health Transformation Lab at RMIT, designing cultures of innovation and creativity in healthcare.  He has a Master's degree in Public Health and broad clinical experience as an emergency, oncology and intensive care nurse and he is also a sexual health Nurse Pr

Nov 18, 2019 • 28:36

24 - Julien de Salaberry, Galen Growth Asia

24 - Julien de Salaberry, Galen Growth Asia

Julien de Salaberry is the Founder and CEO of Galen Growth Asia, whose mission is to build a sustainable and vibrant HealthTech ecosystem across Asia by scaling digital health innovation through industry partnerships. He has over 15 years of experience in healthcare with leading brands including Eli Lilly, Boston Scientific, Baxter, GSK, Merck&Co., and he has a deep understanding of healthcare in both developed and emerging markets. In 2012, he founded The Propell Group (TPG), a boutique ventu

Nov 11, 2019 • 43:53

23 - Frank & Lorraine Pyefinch, Best Practice Software

23 - Frank & Lorraine Pyefinch, Best Practice Software

Frank & Lorraine Pyefinch of Best Practice Software are two iconic and down to earth players in the Australian Practice Management System game.   Dr Frank Pyefinch is not only founder of Best Practice, but also originally the founder of Medical Director - the number 1 and 2 practice management systems for Australian GPs today, and have been for many years.   As CEO of Best Practice, Frank brings with him a long and proud history working as a busy GP, and Lorraine as a registered nurse - so toget

Nov 4, 2019 • 46:33

22 - Maree Beare, Wanngi

22 - Maree Beare, Wanngi

How many places are your healthcare information kept? Wouldn't it be great if you could view it all in one spot? Healthtech start up Wanngi is taking on the bold journey to attempt to do just that. Maree Beare is the Founder of a HealthTech startup called Wanngi, an online health wallet that is implementing a social movement to empower people with their own health information. Maree was recently recognised in the top 50 list of Women leading Startups that are disrupting Healthtech  In this episo

Oct 28, 2019 • 18:10

21 - Adam Meredith, Migraine Stopper

21 - Adam Meredith, Migraine Stopper

Dr Adam Meredith is the CEO, Founder and Inventor of Migraine Stopper, a device that turns off migraines.   Adam is a Chiropractor by trade, with his own group of practices known as the Spine and Health, a Posture Based Chiropractic Centre. In this interview, learn how migraines come about, some different treatment methods and the theory behind the Migraine Stopper device.

Oct 21, 2019 • 23:49

20 - Anna Johnston, Sallinger Privacy

20 - Anna Johnston, Sallinger Privacy

If you work in the healthcare industry you have a huge responsibility when it comes to managing sensitive patient information, whether you’re a big software vendor or a single physiotherapist, everyone needs to follow the same rules, and there are some pretty serious consequences for not doing it properly.  Do you know what your obligations are and if you’re doing a good job? Check this episode out to find out!   Who is Anna Johnston Anna Johnston is one of Australia’s most respected experts in

Oct 14, 2019 • 31:48

19 - James Scollay, Genie

19 - James Scollay, Genie

James Scollay is CEO of clinical and practice management software vendor Genie Solutions. He’s the former General Manager of MYOB, and was originally the executive chair of Genie before moving into the full time CEO gig early last year. Genie has earned tremendous  respect and trust from its customer base, with over 20 years in market as a software solution for Doctors.  More recently James has been focused on bringing the company into a new era of industry collaboration and technological advanc

Sep 30, 2019 • 25:20

18 - Marcus Wilson, Surgical Partners

18 - Marcus Wilson, Surgical Partners

Marcus Wilson is CEO of Surgical Partners, a solution that is helping practices around Australia integrate their accounting information with their practice management system.   He is a former healthcare analyst for Macquarie Group, and an Engineer by training. Marcus is passionate about implementing technology-based solutions for the complex challenges facing healthcare practices. In this chat with Pete, they cover the inefficiencies of back office processes in health, the exciting world of hea

Sep 16, 2019 • 28:14

17 - Ami Assigal, Practice Partners

17 - Ami Assigal, Practice Partners

Ami Assigal is the Director of Practice Partners, a group of Healthcare Business Consultants helping clinics achieve their goals of profitability and growth. Ami has a wealth of experience in all aspects of running a medical centre.  She an MBA specialising in finance, and a Diploma in Practice Management, so she knows her stuff when it comes to running a successful medical practice. Ami loins Pete in the studio to talk about the concept of Virtual Practice Management, and how it's revolutionisi

Sep 2, 2019 • 22:43

16 - Karen Finnin, Online Physio

16 - Karen Finnin, Online Physio

Karen Finnin is a Physiotherapist, and the Director of Online Physio, who specialise in providing long distance Physiotherapy consultations to people who have trouble accessing traditional care. She's been a physio for 20 years, and worked in many rural and remote areas, here and abroad, and in that time identified the recurring need for patients in remote areas to have better access to quality care for injury management. Due to the success of Online Physio, she has become one of Australia's lea

Aug 19, 2019 • 17:13

15 - Matt Bardsley, Medical Director

15 - Matt Bardsley, Medical Director

Matt Bardsley is CEO of MedicalDirector, one of Australia's leading Practice Management Software providers.  In this episode, Pete and Matt address questions like: is building software for healthcare a pain or pleasure economy?  What's the right kind of investment to build innovative technology?  Has humankind outpaced Darwinism?

Aug 5, 2019 • 29:05

14 - Ariel Garten, Muse

14 - Ariel Garten, Muse

Ariel Garten is CEO and co-founder of Muse - the brain sensing headband which is used by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Bloomberg describes her "an innovator who completely remakes reality".  She is featured in over 1000 articles and TV spots including Fortune, NBC, CBS, CNET, Business Inside (50 sexiest scientists!), Times India, Huffington Post, GQ, Tim Ferris, Popular Science, New York Times, and multiple times on CNN, Forbes, Wall Street Journal and Tech Crunch.  She has a

Jul 22, 2019 • 21:57

13 - Rafic Habib, Clinic to Cloud

13 - Rafic Habib, Clinic to Cloud

Rafic Habib is the CEO and co-founder of Clinic To Cloud, a cloud based practice management system that is striving to optimise Medica Practices and enabling better patient engagement. We talk about the adoption of cloud by the industry, and his team's approach to solving big problems in healthcare.

Jul 8, 2019 • 27:50

12 - Katrina Otto, Train IT Medical

12 - Katrina Otto, Train IT Medical

Katrina Otto is the Principal and Owner of Train IT Medical, and is the self proclaimed "Switzerland of HealthTech vendors" - she likes all of them. With a strong track record of delivering results, Katrina has carved out a niche as one of Australia's leading medical software trainers. She helps practices make informed decisions about how best to use technology to provide better healthcare.  In this episode Katrina chats with Pete about the importance and intricacies of sharing health data, the

Jun 24, 2019 • 27:03

11 - Dr Ben Hurst, HotDoc

11 - Dr Ben Hurst, HotDoc

Dr Ben Hurst, the CEO and Founder of HotDoc - Australia’s most trusted patient engagement platform - chats with Pete about the adoption of technology in General Practice (including cloud), emerging technology and the importance of trust between clinicians and vendors.

Jun 10, 2019 • 33:56

10 - Dr Maryam Sadeghi, MetaOptima

10 - Dr Maryam Sadeghi, MetaOptima

Dr Maryam Sadeghi is CEO and co-founder of MetaOptima, the creators of DermEngine and MoleScope - innovative and intelligent technology for imaging, documentation and diagnosis of skin conditions and skin cancer, powered by artificial intelligence. Maryam talks with Pete about innovation, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.

May 27, 2019 • 25:15

09 - Grahame Grieve, Health Intersections

09 - Grahame Grieve, Health Intersections

Pete chat's with the "Father of FHIR" Grahame Grieve about the motivations and drivers behind the plumbing of healthcare data.  Check out the FHIR community at www.fhir.org

May 13, 2019 • 28:27

08 - Tess Van De Rijt, Patient Connector

08 - Tess Van De Rijt, Patient Connector

Tess Van De Rijt is CEO and Founder of Patient Connector,  and is solving the complexities facing patients when being referred to a specialist doctor.

Apr 29, 2019 • 15:05

07 - Dr Ganesh Naidoo, Health & Co

07 - Dr Ganesh Naidoo, Health & Co

Dr Ganesh Naidoo is Medical Director of the Healius brand Health & Co, and has seen primary care from many perspectives - from within a clinic he started himself, to within the biggest of Healthcare corporates in Australia.  Ganesh talks with Pete about the opportunities and challenges facing primary healthcare today and in the future.

Apr 15, 2019 • 17:25

06 - Dr Todd Cameron, Scale My Clinic

06 - Dr Todd Cameron, Scale My Clinic

Dr Todd Cameron: GP, Clinic Owner, Health Executive, Mentor, Speaker and White Board & Stationery Connoisseur.  He joins Pete for a wide ranging conversation about the changing dynamics of healthcare and technology for the GP of today, and tomorrow.

Apr 1, 2019 • 26:03

05 - Dr Robert Laidlaw, Secure Health Chain

05 - Dr Robert Laidlaw, Secure Health Chain

In this episode Pete chat's with Dr Robert Laidlaw of Secure Health Chain about Blockchain and Healthcare.

Mar 18, 2019 • 14:36

04 - Anshul Dayal, Neuromersiv

04 - Anshul Dayal, Neuromersiv

When recreating the 1942 Japanese bombing of Darwin in Virtual Reality isn't enough, what do you do next?  If you're Anshul Dayal, CEO and Co-Founder of Neuromersiv, you look to use your creative talents and Virtual Reality expertise to make stroke and brain rehabilitation more engaging and fun.  Anshul chats to Pete about emerging tech in health like virtual reality and augmented reality and the role it will play in the near future.

Mar 4, 2019 • 19:27

03 - Dr Merran Cooper, Touchstone Life Care

03 - Dr Merran Cooper, Touchstone Life Care

Dr Merran Cooper, founder of Touchstone Life Care chats with Pete about how technology can be an enabler of a healthy death.

Feb 18, 2019 • 26:57

02 - Tim Blake, Semantic Consulting

02 - Tim Blake, Semantic Consulting

Digital Health expert Tim Blake joins Pete in the studio to talk about social prescribing, unpacks what is digital health and why, the emerging needs of the patient and new models of care in this ever changing healthcare landscape.

Feb 4, 2019 • 27:59

01 - Silvia Pheiffer, Coviu Global

01 - Silvia Pheiffer, Coviu Global

Silvia Pfeiffer, CEO and co-founder of Coviu, talks with Pete about telemedicine, medicare, regional and remote Australia, writing a book, and how she doesn't do blood.

Jan 16, 2019 • 15:48

00 - Introduction

00 - Introduction

Keep an eye out for the Talking HealthTech podcast in 2019!

Dec 17, 2018 • 2:28

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