Talking HealthTech

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Learn about virtual diagnosis and telehealth in this interview with Kirsty Garrett from Doctors on Demand and Adam Brett from ResApp

In this episode, you will learn about the value of healthcare data. The panellists look at utilising data and how it can be done effectively and the potential that healthcare data brings to reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes. You will also learn about the value of interoperability and much more.

Have you ever watched a movie or maybe a documentary detailing how awesome AI is and its potential application to healthcare. Or maybe you are in the healthcare space you wonder if AI can make some tasks easier for you. In this episode, Pete and his guests discuss the possibilities and the hype of AI’s application in healthcare delivery.

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.

Have you ever wondered what can be done to improve telehealth offerings, particularly within rural and remote Australia? Well, this episode is filled with reflections that centre around that idea. In this episode, Pete takes us down memory lane for a pretty widespread look at the issues facing telehealth, like funding and suggestions on how to remedy these problems.

Learn more about technology enabling proactive health in this interview with Luke Grana from Andi Health

Learn about improving patient experience in this interview with Nic Blair from Midnight Health

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

Learn about creating research-ready real-world data in this interview with Tom Bryant from IQVIA

Learn about the mysteries of Medicare in this interview with Margaret Faux from Synapse Medical Services

Learn about the role of digital health in transforming aged care in this interview with Rajaneesh Kurup from Equinix & Charles Greatrex from Collabcare

Learn about the health IT landscape in the US in this interview with Steven Posnack from the ONC.

Learn about strategies for healthTech innovators in this interview with Erkan Hassan from Transformational Views Consulting Group

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.

In this episode you will learn about a mix of care delivery models to ultimately deliver care that is cost-effective and high-quality. You will also hear a clinician’s perspective on innovation in healthcare and the role that big tech and retail plays in healthcare.

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.

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.

Did you know that the ability to process music has been around probably longer than the ability to process speech and language? This episode covers music as a therapy and how it can combat dementia. You also learn why a professionally composed personalised playlist is better than a regular streaming app.

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.

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.

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.

Listen to this interview with Travis Bias from 3M about improving hospital efficiency to create more time for patient-doctor interaction.

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!

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.

Listen to this interview with Carolyn Mee from Sound Scouts about her unconventional path becoming a health tech founder, and much more.

Have you ever shrugged off the idea of getting a mentor? Maybe you think you know it all and don’t need “old people” telling you anything. In this episode, we learn the value of mentorship, the significance of building a feedback culture within the workforce and why crushing that fallacy of the need for a work and personal self.

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 to hear his experiences from this journey of going from episode one to two hundred. They also look at what Pete has learnt over a two-year period. You will learn a bit more about Pete, what motivates him, his goal-planning habits and more. Hear how you can transition from the corporate world into something more niched. Plus, get exclusive insight into what’s to come for the Talking HealthTech brand. 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.

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 and major players in the primary health industry. In this episode, Pete and Cathy explore the importance of clinical and system Co-design impacting the uptake of digital solutions. They also look at the role that practice managers play in the implementation and adoption of technology in primary care practice. Check out the episode and full show notes here. To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Australian Association Practice Management, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory 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.

Did you know that you have the ability to manipulate your body’s response to situations using your mind? Learn all about that and more in this episode where Peter Birch speaks with Chris Naomidis from Mindset Health about hypnosis as a form of digital therapeutics that combats IBS and menopausal symptoms. Also, learn how hypnosis is applicable to holistic health.

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.

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.

Have you ever wondered how many people actually make use of the My Health Record? Tune in to this episode for that answer and more as Pete and Amanda from the ADHA discuss the uptake of digital health during the pandemic and the importance of interoperability. Learn how to communicate with the ADHA. Also, how relevant is the MyHR to Australians?

As a start-up, have you ever wondered what it would be like to partner with a global brand such as Pfizer? Well, now you have the opportunity to find out. In this episode, you will learn all about Pfizer’s healthcare Hub that gives startups a chance to scale up into the global scene.

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.

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?

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 Jaimangal, Curve Tomorrow about his story and how Curve Tomorrow came to be. They also delve into the concept of value-based healthcare and its importance. This episode covers an array of topics surrounding digital health, value-based care and medical inequity. So, if you want to take a dive into these areas for a healthy insight, then tune in. Additionally, this episode holds three key tips that can help your startup tread the right path to success. Check out the episode and full show notes here. To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Curve Tomorrow, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory 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.

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? Can anyone do CHIA? What did Pete learn from it? Should you do it too? And lots more!

In this episode earn about going global, and how to scale healthcare innovations to other countries. They discuss how to streamline a strategy, and uncover some common pitfalls to avoid when entering other markets.

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 pharmaceutical companies Check out the episode and full show notes here. To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Vantari VR, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory 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.

In this episode, Pete is joined by Alyce Cuman from Gippsland PHN to talk about their region and the specific healthcare needs right now, and the role that technology plays in delivering on those needs, and the important factors when it comes to execution and implementation.

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 technology, infrastructure and know how to close the gap when it comes to delivering more accessible healthcare to all Australians. One way is improving connectivity. And in this episode, Pete chats with Jen Beer from NBN, all about healthcare in rural and remote areas of Australia. They drill into the importance of connectivity in these locations, and some of the critical success factors enabling digital health for patients and practitioners. 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.

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, and what it might mean for virtual care delivery in Australia and New Zealand in the near future. Check out the episode and full show notes here. To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Philips ANZ, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here. Or similarily, check out Teladoc’s Talking HealthTech Directory 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.

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

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.