eHealthTALK NZ

MTANZ chief executive Cushla Smyth discusses the themes and highlights of the MTANZ conference this June 29-30 in Auckland including;
-       How the new medical device procurement system is progressing
-       The Medical Products Bill and potential impact of political shifts on health tech regulation
-       Practical insights on integrating AI tools in healthcare
-       The synergy between research, startups, and established manufacturers at HealthTech Week
 
Listen to hear how regulation, innovation, and collaborative action are shaping NZ’s medtech landscape and register to attend the conference later this month.

Protecting health data isn’t just a technical challenge, but a shared responsibility that is critical to maintaining patient trust and system resilience.
In this episode Pete Booth, Acting Chief Information Security Officer at Health New Zealand, discusses the evolving cyber landscape in healthcare.
He talks about bolstering cybersecurity in health, from managing third-party risks and enforcing the NCSC standards, to embedding security by design in AI and digital health innovations and Health New Zealand’s central Security Operations Centre.
Note - This episode was recorded before reports into the MMH data breach were released on May 27.

This episode covers the redesign and goals of the Digital Health Week Conference 2026 being held on Nov 18-19 in Auckland - emphasising inclusivity, industry engagement, and sustainable impact.
HiNZ CEO Alex Kemp and DHA CEO Stella Ward discuss how the partnership between the two associations is creating a connected and action-driven event, bringing together diverse stakeholders for meaningful change and innovation.

ProCare CEO Bindi Norwell shares practical insights on what it takes to turn innovation into everyday practice in primary care. She unpacks how to accelerate adoption among time-poor clinicians, why making new tools habitual is the key to lasting impact, and how a collaborative, scale-ready approach can transform care for millions.
Bindi also highlights the cultural shift required for meaningful change: embracing fast failure, learning quickly, and celebrating wins to sustain momentum and keep innovation alive across the system.

Third Age Health Geriatrician Dr Jackie Broadbent and clinical change coordinator Madelaine Young explain what drove the development of the new Elder Care Standards and the impact they have had since implementation.
They discuss why is it important to hold medical providers to a clear set of quality standards when delivering care in aged residential care facilities.
Also, how technology is evolving rapidly in healthcare and how that has influenced the need for consistent quality standards in this sector.