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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.

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00:46:41

[BONUS EPISODE] Power of Co-Design in Healthcare:...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/04/28

In this episode of Consumer Health Partnerships, we speak with Anja Christoffersen from Champion Health Agency and Jeremy Kerr from QUT Design Lab about the importance and application of co-design in the healthcare sector.Anja and Jeremy shared their extensive experience in co-designing health services and projects, highlighting the need for genuine consumer collaboration. Discussing their respective roles and achievements, including Jeremy's project on resources for health professionals and Anja's

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00:26:04

518 - Telehealth’s second act. Diana Pitts, Coviu Global

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/04/23

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Diana Pitts, CEO of Coviu Global, about telehealth's journey from the early days of 2018 to its rapid growth during COVID-19 and what the future holds. They dive into how clinics across Australia can weave telehealth into everyday operations, making it a vital part of healthcare delivery.Key Takeaways:🦠 During COVID-19, telehealth became a critical tool rather than a mere convenience, challenging clinics to adapt quickly.⚙️ Many

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01:02:21

517 - From Cybersecurity to AI: Insights from HIMSS 2025

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/04/16

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with some big names in healthcare during HIMSS 2025 in Las Vegas. Among the guests from HIMSS are Hal Wolf, President and CEO; Lee Kim, Senior Principal of Cybersecurity and Privacy; Dr Anne Snowdon, Chief Scientific Research Officer; Christina Caraballo, Vice President of Informatics; and Ronan O’Connor, Vice President and Managing Director for EMEA. They discuss topics like AI, boosting interoperability, tackling cybersecurity, and how

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00:28:09

516 - Solving administrative burden in general practice

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2025/04/14

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch chats with Vince Farrell, Operations Manager of Nuvo Health and Melvin Chen, CEO and Co-founder of Care GP. They dive into the headache-inducing world of admin pressures that GPs face daily. Vince and Melvin share how they've teamed up to use AI to lighten the load, focusing on how their virtual assistant, Samantha, is stepping up to handle document processing.You'll hear how they’re making a real-world difference for GP clinics, easing the admin

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00:18:07

515 - From Cybersecurity to Patient Experience: Key...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/04/09

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, hosts Peter Birch and Sophie Turner speak with Emily Mailes, Ed Marx, and River Nygryn about the mix of digital health strategy, cybersecurity, and patient experience.This episode was recorded during Australian Healthcare Week 2025 in Sydney, Australia, and features conversations from various speakers, bringing insights from the event floor.Key Takeaways:• Emily Mailes talks about setting Victoria’s healthcare system up for the next decade with a solid digital

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00:10:18

514 - Streamline Solutions Acquires Medicity

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2025/04/07

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Peter Rady and Brendan Tang during the hustle and bustle of Australian Healthcare Week. They dive into how Medicity is evolving now that they're part of Streamline Solutions and what that means for the future of healthtech.Recorded live at Australian Healthcare Week, this episode captures some interesting discussions and insights happening in the healthtech scene.Key Takeaways:• Medicity's Big Move: Medicity is now under the Streamline

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00:18:55

513 - Communications in Healthcare: On the Precipice...

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2025/04/02

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch chats with John Poli from RingCentral at the HIMSS 2025 conference in Las Vegas. They dive into how RingCentral is shaking up healthcare communications and what that means for patients and providers.Key Takeaways• RingCentral is a big player in cloud-based communications, especially in healthcare, operating in over 49 countries.• AI is changing the game by pulling insights from conversations with patients, both during and after calls.• There's a

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00:20:26

512 - HIMMS25: Dedalus ORBIS EMR and AI - ANZ Briefing

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/03/31

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Tracy McClelland, CCIO UK and George Patapis, ANZ Sales and Business Lead at Dedalus, about the innovative uses of the ORBIS electronic patient record (EPR) in healthcare. Recorded at the HIMSS 2025 conference, the conversation explores the integration of localised content, clinician-focused technology, and the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing clinical decision-making.This episode was recorded in the Dedalus booth,

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00:57:07

511 - from data to dollars: optimising the revenue...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/03/26

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Charles Lie from Healthscope, Cathy Ryan from Cabrini Health, and Dean Breckenridge from Ramsay Health Care about the hurdles private hospitals in Australia are dealing with. They dive into outdated coding rules, workforce shortages, and the hiccups in revenue cycle management. They also cover how AI and automation come into play, discuss policy and funding roadblocks, and share some handy tips for staying financially

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00:35:11

510 - Interoperability: Closing care gaps for better...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/02/24

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

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00:31:15

509 - The opportunity to implement safety and quality...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/02/20

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

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00:27:09

508 - Skin Deep: Revolutionising Skin Cancer...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/02/19

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

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00:20:41

507 - Transforming outcomes by advancing sustainable...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/02/16

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

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00:28:17

506 - Is a Health Information Exchange a Destination...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/02/13

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

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00:25:01

505 - Reaching your destination healthy and well!

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/02/11

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

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00:18:59

504 - Secure and Simple: Imprivata's Approach to...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/02/09

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

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00:27:01

503 - Revolutionising ADHD and Mental Health Care...

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2025/02/06

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

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00:26:48

Partnering for Better Health: Co-Design Strategies...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/02/05

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

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00:25:53

502 - Enhancing Patient Care: Technology Innovations...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/02/04

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

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00:38:36

501 - Why open, standard APIs are key for...

Talking HealthTech ·

2025/02/02

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

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