Talking HealthTech

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 revolves around the program’s impact, personal transformations, and professional growth in digital health. This episode was recorded during the celebration event for the 2024 cohort. Key Takeaways:Program Structure: Structured as a six-month blended learning experience, the program is designed to cultivate leadership capabilities tailored to the digital health domain.Benefits of the Leadership Program: The leadership program benefits new and experienced managers by creating valuable networking opportunities within the digital health sector.Positive Experiences and Empowerment: The program fosters empowerment and personal transformation, focusing on networking and skill enhancement for professionals in various roles across the health system.Transition to Digital Health: The program supports professionals transitioning into digital health from clinical or other fields, focusing on improving safety, quality, and medication management.Encouraging Participation: The initiative encourages professionals to explore opportunities in digital health leadership, highlighting the program’s role in fostering skill development and professional networking.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.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, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

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 partners, including Raelene Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer at eHealth Queensland; Lily Liu, Divisional Director of Digital Health at Western Health; Josh Simmons, Director at Metro South Health; and Ricko Suryadinata and Shelby Jasper, Clinical EMR Analysts at Eastern Health. These discussions delve into the challenges and successes of implementing electronic medical records (EMRs) and digital solutions within diverse health services, providing a comprehensive look at how digital transformation is reshaping healthcare delivery in Australia.Key TakeawaysRaelene Donovan:Discusses the implementation of a unified EMR system across Queensland and the benefits of centralising health records for enhanced clinician efficiency and patient care.Lily Liu:Explores the digital transformation at Western Health, including the expansion of Oracle’s EMR system and the integration of new tools to improve patient care.Josh Simmons:Highlights the importance of extending digital health platforms beyond hospital settings to improve continuity of care and the role of patient portals in empowering patients.Ricko Suryadinata and Shelby Jasper:Share insights on optimising EMR functionality in outpatient settings at Eastern Health and the importance of simplifying workflows and securing clinician buy-in.Timestamps[00:01:10] - Raelene Donovan discusses the EMR rollout in Queensland.[00:08:05] - Lily Liu on digital transformation at Western Health.[00:12:44] - Josh Simmons talks about extending digital health platforms at Metro South Health.[00:17:41] - Ricko Suryadinata and Shelby Jasper share their experience with EMR optimisation at Eastern Health.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.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, meet-ups, special offers, and more exclusive content. For more information, visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus.

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 Equity in Health and Medicine; Dr Elizabeth Shaw, Interventional Cardiologist and Director of Cardiology at Sydney Adventist Hospital and Shaw Cardiology; and Dr Roopa Mehta, Consultant at Kearney.The discussion, recorded as part of the Kearney round table, explores domestic violence, healthcare disparities, leadership representation, economic empowerment, and the significant impact of investing in women's health on the nation's economic and social fabric.Key TakeawaysUN Women Australia Focus: The organisation is committed to raising advocacy, awareness, and funds for vital programs addressing women's health, education, equality, and protection in Australia.Emergency Situations: Women have higher mortality rates in emergencies due to familial responsibilities, necessitating better emergency response strategies.Economic Empowerment: Financial independence for women is crucial for overall societal progress.Investment in Women's Health: Increased awareness and investment in health areas disproportionately affecting women can yield significant economic benefits.Gender Representation in Leadership: Underrepresentation of women in leadership roles remains a concern despite progressing female political representation.Clinical Trials and Research: Emphasis on including women in clinical trials to ensure gender-specific healthcare findings and solutions.Sustainable Development Goals: Gender equality is pivotal for achieving all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.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, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

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 Watch develops smartwatch applications that detect seizures, falls, and cardiac events, aiming to provide immediate assistance through automated alerts to caregivers.Data and AI Integration: The company is leveraging AI and machine learning to predict medical events before they occur, potentially preventing falls and seizures.Consumer and B2B Shifts: Initially a consumer-focused product, My Medic Watch is transitioning to a B2B model to better integrate into healthcare systems and provide comprehensive patient monitoring.Commercial Smartwatches: The application is designed to work on existing commercial smartwatches, utilising their health data and sensors.Predictive Analytics: Emphasis on capturing continuous health data to create predictive models for medical events, highlighting a proactive approach in healthcare.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.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, meet-ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus