Talking HealthTech

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 o...

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 p...

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...

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 discu...

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 insi...

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 He...

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 o...

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 so...

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...

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 uplift...

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 a...

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...

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...

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...

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OSJFyx-uSHw In 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 w...

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5W6JjMgOn_Q In 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 conv...

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, t...

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...

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 crit...

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 comple...

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xUxi7iyELs8 In 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 P...

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SDjGrXj5KYU In 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 he...

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kky5xwiQ_tQ In 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 d...

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hKgj8uV7ClY In 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...

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/__QhOx-P3SU In 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...