Talking HealthTech

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 inclu...

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 int...

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...

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 (...

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 tech...

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)...

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, regula...

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...

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 revol...

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 part...

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 E...

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...

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 Takeaw...

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 Takeaways AI's Potential: AI plugins for telehealth can help physi...

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 car...

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...

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 int...

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...

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 initiati...

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 S...

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 ar...

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 pro...

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...

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...

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' innovati...