Talking HealthTech

In this episode you will learn how COVID experience inspired a doctor to use artificial intelligence in giving a gold standard of healthcare service. Which engagement is a factor for a robust patient experience. Through Heidi, a collaborative effort of a healthier community can happen.

Digital Therapeutics can potentially replace traditional therapies in healthcare like medicine, but there’s a long way to go until we see these used widely in mainstream medicine. In this podcast episode, hear from speakers who participated in the ANDHealth

Have you ever wondered how well-run clinics operate? You will discover more about clinic recruiting and employee retention in this episode. Listen to this podcast with physiotherapist Jack O’Brien, a former clinic owner who is currently a director at Clinic Mastery.

In this episode you will learn how one can take an intrapreneurial approach toward making healthcare operations more efficient. This episode also covers the importance of design simplicity to cater to the elderly and less technologically savvy end users. Plus, there are tips for those who are interested in walking the intrapreneurial path in health tech.

If you’re an executive for a healthcare organisation or a clinician, you understand how truly complex implementing digital health systems can be, especially for clinicians who also have to battle with figuring out a new system and seeing patients. In this episode, we learn about making that process simpler for all stakeholders and the importance of engaging and educating clinicians, developers and all parties involved in the design and usage of the digital health initiatives.

In this episode, you will learn about the current position of the healthcare industry and where it needs to go in terms of data. This episode also covers how data interoperability supports better healthcare. Plus, David Henson answers lots of questions on data supporting connected care, including data standardisation.

In this episode you will learn more about the use of technology to improve health equity, predict issues and move healthcare from reactive to preventative. This episode also covers the impact of COVID on technology adoption, telehealth, new digitally-enabled models of care and the barriers that healthcare providers face and much more.

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.

Have you ever had a great idea that could help save lives using technology? This is the reality for a lot of people; so many brilliant ideas are floating around with the proper guidance and assistance, and many of these can move from ideas to products and services in healthcare. This episode looks at how two companies are working together to help startups go to market successfully.

In this episode you will learn how AI is impacting the healthcare journey for over a million people per day through the ambitions of Harrison AI. This episode also looks at the shortage of radiologists and how AI can help to remedy that problem while providing accurate data, aiding with triage and helping clinicians to scale. Additionally, learn about the use of clinical trials and evidence-based practice to build client trust.

If you work with cancer patients, you know how difficult it is to get a better understanding of their condition, as time is literally against them. In clinical trials geared toward oncology studies, time is a major factor. But if there was a way to make the process smoother and improve data sharing to yield better results and help more patients? This episode takes a deep dive into solving that very issue and more.

In this episode, you will learn more about using virtual reality to improve telehealth for both patients and clinicians, even without a VR headset. Also, this episode covers how one startup is working toward improving continued professional development so that nurses can conveniently and enjoyably expand their knowledge base to better care for patients.

In this episode, you will learn more about the non-clinical issues that people diagnosed with diabetes encounter on a daily basis in Australia as it relates to supplies for monitoring and managing their sugar levels. We also hear from a company that is working hard to create not only a community to support these individuals but also a platform to keep them fully stocked. Additionally, this episode looks at solving the issues surrounding appointments on both sides of the fence to ensure patients are seen, and clinicians are paid.

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.

In this episode, you will learn more about how the LuminaX initiative is providing assistance to help two innovative startups to improve the lives of doctors by finding jobs that allow them to travel and work and the other that gets product information to clinicians anywhere at any time. You will also learn of the benefits that stem from the mentorship sessions offered by LuminaX, technical literacy in Australia and much more.

Have you ever seen the statistics for medication errors in Australia? What about the old-fashioned way that mental health problems are addressed? There are lots of brilliant ideas out there on how to solve these issues and in this episode, we look at two startups who are about to make positive changes in the lives of many with the help of 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.

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.

Have you ever tried using a mental health, sleep tracker or step-counting app? Then you must know how annoying and bothersome it can be with such apps that require you to input so much data before they help you. What if we told you that there is now a way to do all of that without having to go through the troubles of entering the data yourself? In this episode, we learn about the possibilities of mental health and digital phenotyping.

If you’re a healthcare professional or work in the healthcare sector, then you know how crazy and inconvenient finding secure and reliable communication platforms can be. In this episode, we look at how one company has taken a multi-perspective approach to solving communication challenges in healthcare for all stakeholders. We also learn about important elements in a health tech tool.

Do you know why faxing is still so widely used in healthcare and why many institutions are moving away from it to use more modern means of communication? But, what if there is a way to combine both; the best of both worlds for those who are ready to migrate and those who aren’t? In this episode, Pete and Bradley look at the future of fax to answer these and other questions.

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 lot more. This episode centres around the importance of digitising the healthcare system. So, tune in if you want to know more about how Minister Dominello and his ministry are aiming to make that change. Check out the episode and full show notes here. Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it. Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit here

In this episode, you will learn more about patient engagement in hospitals and aged care facilities throughout Australia. This episode also discusses interconnected healthcare for the benefit of service providers and improved patient outcomes. Plus, Pete and Feargal look at health technology procurement and its challenges.

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.

Have you ever wondered what difference it would make to have a more organised hiring process for your company? In healthcare, no matter what aspect it is; it can be a real challenge to find quality employees. In this episode, we explore the employee recruitment process and how it can be improved upon, plus much more.

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.

Healthcare is something that we all need to access at times and in some instances, we don’t have to worry about the cost and accessing this care; however, in other cases, getting healthcare access can be a challenge even with Medicare and private health insurance. So, how do we improve on this issue and ensure that healthcare is accessible to all? In this episode, you will learn how upfront costs for healthcare can be drastically reduced and still benefit care providers while ensuring patients are well cared for.

Have you ever wondered why so many Australian seniors end up in residential aged care facilities, and if there was a way to keep more of them home for as long as they want? In this episode, Pete and John look at how technology is assisting multiple seniors across Australia to enjoy the pleasure of growing old in their own homes. They also look at the issues with the current aged care model and how it can become more person-centred instead or clinician-focused. Plus, have you ever heard of the community circles model for improved aged care?

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.

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

If you work within any healthcare organisation during the heights of COVID-19, then you must know how crazy things got and how virtual care played a major role in resolving many issues. In this episode, we look at some of the contributions of virtual care to the healthcare sector. You will also learn more about its adoption and its future within healthcare.

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.

Without a doubt, telehealth adoption has boomed since the pandemic but in what circumstances is it truly appropriate and should all clinicians continue to use it? Plus, does telehealth even have a true future in healthcare? In this episode, Pete and his Silvia explore the answers to these questions. You will also hear about the growth of the world’s leading, which is one of the first telehealth companies in Australia and the importance of collaborations and integrations in telehealth.

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 tech sector.

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?

Improved patient outcomes should be the driving force behind every healthcare solution, including data collection. So, in this episode, you will learn about the role and power of data and information in healthcare. You will also hear about activity-based funding and the contribution of clinical coders.

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.

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.

In this episode you will learn about the new landscape for healthcare and GPs, the current regulatory, policy and system landscapes. It also covers Medicare and eScripts. Additionally, you will hear why clinicians prefer phone calls over video consults, the process of advocating for clinicians and much more.

Have you ever wondered if there was something preventative and innovative that could be done to combat non-communicable diseases while providing our children with healthier food alternatives? In this episode, we cover the collaborative effort of two government-funded agencies, startups and industry experts to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases. This episode also speaks about a program where fifteen startups will receive a $10,000 grant and further support.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have you ever wondered about the possibility of a more personalised up-to-date manner to prevent pressure injuries in aged care and hospitalised patients? In this episode, we learn about a new sensor technology that has the ability to change how clinicians prevent pressure ulcers while reducing work and financial expenses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Running a hospital is no easy task and one of the most challenging aspects of it is communication among hospital systems. In this episode, we learn more about how one company is striving to make hospital operations simpler and less noisy. This episode also covers improving morale and safety for staff within the hospital.