Talking HealthTech

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, be

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 th

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 infor

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.