Talking HealthTech

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Pete hosts The Beat podcast at HLTH Europe 2024 in Amsterdam.In this episode of Talking HealthTech, here a handful of the conversations recorded for The Beat, including Paula Bellostas Muguerza, Senior Partner and Global Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Leader at Kearney, Rowland Illing, Chief Medical Officer at AWS, and Richard Stubbs, Chair of the Health Innovation Network and Chief Executive of Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber. In these discussions, explore the intricacies of building healthcare solutions, focusing on health equity, the transformative power of digital pathways, and the critical role of innovation and collaboration in advancing healthcare.  Key TakeawaysHealth Equity and Diverse Populations: Building healthcare solutions must prioritise health equity, particularly for communities of need and diverse demographics. Innovators must ensure AI solutions are built without inherent biases and put patients at the centre.Digital Pa

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch sits down with Nick White, Chief Marketing Officer at Alcidion, to explore the benefits of implementing modern patient flow systems in healthcare. Nick discusses the recent independent study at Alfred Health that highlights the positive impact of electronic patient journey boards on clinical workflows, bed allocation, discharge planning, and overall patient care. With his extensive healthcare tech and marketing background, Nick shares insights on how Alcidion transforms patient flow management through innovative solutions like Miya Precision.Key Takeaways:Enhanced Efficiency in Bed Allocation: The study showed a 67% reduction in call duration for bed allocation, thanks to Alcidion's Miya Precision platform. This freed up clinicians’ time and resources, making bed management more efficient.Reduction in Outliers: There was a significant 17.7% decline in patients being admitted to incorrect wards, improving patient care quality and reducing the length of st

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Sarah-Jane Anker, Director and Founder of Anker Alliance. With a rich background in medical devices and pharmaceuticals, Sarah-Jane dives into the pivotal role of consulting services for healthcare start-ups and scale-ups. The discussion covers everything from strategic partnerships to navigating complex regulations and building robust investor relations. Sarah-Jane also shares success stories and offers insights on the future of healthcare innovation, making this a must-listen for anyone in the MedTech space.Key Takeaways:The Role of Anker Alliance: Anker Alliance specialises in bridging the gap between start-ups and established businesses in the MedTech and healthcare sectors.Importance of Consulting in Healthcare: Consulting services are crucial for healthcare start-ups to navigate regulatory challenges and execute market strategies effectively.Strategic Partnerships: Forming alliances with more prominent companies can help start-ups slip

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch chats with Dr Rob Pearlman, founder of MedApps, at the Digital Health Festival 2024. They explore the MedApp platform, which enhances orientation and onboarding for hospital staff, especially junior doctors and nurses. Dr Pearlman shares insights about the MedApps evolution, its impact on healthcare settings, and his dual role as a clinician and developer.Key Takeaways:MedApp Overview:  MedApp improves orientation and onboarding for hospital staff, aiming to boost engagement and retention.Integration and Scalability: The platform is adaptable and has been successfully integrated across various hospital departments, showcasing its scalability. With a strong focus on user feedback, MedApp continually evolves to meet its users’ needs.Real-World Implementation: MedApp has been successfully implemented in emergency departments and regional hospitals, saving time and improving staff retention.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with some

This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Frank and Fearless by ANDHealth. Subscribe to their show below:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/frank-and-fearless-by-andhealth/id1724711269Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Amrj4axcU9gwCl7AsS2vj?si=5b53150b3e4b4770────────Welcome to the Frank and Fearless podcast, where we join brilliant individuals pushing the boundaries of science, health, and innovation.In this episode, hosted by Bronwyn Le Grice, we're excited to spotlight Andrew Murphy, a driving force behind Ireland's startup and entrepreneurial community and nominee for Entrepreneur of the Year 2014.Andrew is a Partner at Erisbeg I LP and an active seed investor through his own firm, Merleview. With a background in Chemical Engineering, his journey into entrepreneurship began in 2006 when he founded Slainte Healthcare. From humble beginnings, Slainte evolved into two successful entities: Claimsure, a p

In this special episode of Talking HealthTech, dive into the vibrant discussions held during the Digital Health Festival 2024 in Melbourne, Australia with a fantastic lineup of guests: Mani Sahihi, Company Director & COO, Foxo; Dr Talat Uppal, Director, Women’s Health Road; Nathan Moore, CEO, Frameless Interactive; Angela Ryan, Lead Healthcare Executive, JAPAC, Oracle Health; Dr Sean Stevens, General Practitioner / Clinic Owner & Director, Grove Medical; Kara Renee Burns, Digital Health Program Manager: Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, University of Melbourne; and Amanda Bury, Chief Commercial Officer, Infermedica. The episode features key insights into the intersection of healthcare and technology, from AI innovations and telemedicine to women's health and digital health equity.Key Takeaways:Collaboration in healthcare technology: There is a wealth of resources available for connecting and innovating within the health tech field, emphasising the value of leveraging these networks for succ

This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Creative Careers in Medicine. Subscribe to their show below:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/creative-careers-in-medicine-podcast/id1457313295Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0STg3XBXQ90UdwBTeyrM4U?si=wATN80LtSL-dbJUTvUFtNA&nd=1&dlsi=60851d81c3cc44ae------In this episode of Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Dr Elise Putt engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr Anni Mekhail, an intensive care doctor turned Google product manager. Dr Mekhail has an impressive background, having been a founding member of two successful bootstrapped health tech startups and co-authoring medical textbooks and articles in medical journals. She initially trained in New Zealand, then moved to the UK to work in the NHS, and now resides in Australia.Dr Mekhail discusses her current role at Google, where she is a product manager on the identity team, working on big d

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Chris Lucas, the VP for Digital Care Records at Orion Health. Recorded during the Digital Health Festival 2024, Pete and Chris dive deep into the world of digital care records, health information exchanges (HIEs), and the global landscape of shared care records. They discuss the evolution and significance of digital care records, the challenges and solutions regarding clinician access to data, and the innovative use of AI and machine learning in healthcare.Key TakeawaysGlobal Presence and Innovation: Orion Health has a significant global presence, and Chris provides insights into various health economies, including Canada, the UK, and Saudi Arabia. These regions have made strides in creating and managing comprehensive digital care records to improve patient care.Health Information Exchanges (HIE): HIEs can centralize patient data from disparate hospital systems, primary care, and community health services, enabling better coordination an

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch explore funding for health technology in the realm of dementia and cognitive decline. Pete is joined by Dr Kaele Stokes - Executive Director Services, Advocacy and Research at Dementia Australia; Dr Amanda Vrselja - Program Head of CUREator at Brandon Capital; and Kim Smyth - GM Investment at ANDHealth. In this episode they unpack the new CUREator+ program, which offers up to $50 million in funding to accelerate research translation and commercialisation in dementia care. They touch on the importance of this funding, the key challenges facing dementia care, and the innovative solutions that are being developed to address these issues.Key Takeaways:Funding Opportunities: The CUREator+ program offers up to $50 million, with individual grants of up to $5 million, aimed at SMEs and researchers who can provide innovative solutions in areas such as digital health, therapeutics, diagnostics, assistive technology, or medical devices.Dementia's Impact:

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Hanya Oversby and Jason Borody, the Co-Founders of Doceo Health, recorded live from the Digital Health Festival 2024. They discuss Doceo Health's innovative membership platform, which is designed to streamline and support business activities for healthcare practices. Hanya and Jason discuss their backgrounds, share their insights on the current challenges within the healthcare industry, and explore how their platform bridges the gap between clinical practice and effective business management.Key TakeawaysBusiness Support for Clinicians: Doceo Health offers a platform that provides healthcare professionals access to essential business services, educational resources, and vetted advisors, helping them navigate the complexities of running a practice.Holistic Approach: The platform covers a range of needs from marketing and patient acquisition to compliance and financial planning, ensuring practitioners can focus on providing care without worrying abo

This episode of Talking HealthTech features a conversation taken during a recent live webinar with Chris Royle and Stephen Burmester from Dedalus.  We explore interoperability and cybersecurity in healthcare, reflecting on the balance between open standards and security, the implications of recent data breaches, and the future of healthcare technology.Key TakeawaysImportance of Open Standards: Leveraging open standards like HL7 FHIR can foster innovation and reduce costs in healthcare systems.Cybersecurity Challenges: The cybersecurity risks associated with more open system brings the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive health data.National Health Interoperability Plan: How the 2023-2028 plan addresses interoperability alongside cybersecurity concerns, aiming to enhance patient care while securing data.Role of Technology in Healthcare: The potential of technology in healthcare, especially regarding data integration and patient access.Check out the episode and full show notes on th

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Melvin Chen, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of KeyReply. Melvin shares his global perspective and in-depth insights into how KeyReply transforms the healthcare industry with AI-powered solutions. They discuss KeyReply's journey, the rapidly evolving role of AI in healthcare, particularly in productivity and efficiency improvements, and the exciting expansion plans of KeyReply into the Australian market.Key Takeaways:- AI Evolution: The shift from intent-based, machine learning AI to generative AI emphasises how technologies like GPT-3 and GPT-4 have revolutionised capabilities and applications in healthcare.- Productivity and Efficiency: KeyReply focuses on improving operational productivity for both patients and clinicians, addressing bottlenecks like appointment booking, patient follow-up, and incident management.- Global Insights: Comparative insights between the healthcare systems in Singapore and Australia were shared, highlight

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner sits down with Pia Clinton-Tarestad, CEO & Co-Founder of Clean Slate Clinic, a virtual care addiction treatment service provider. Pia shares insights into the barriers individuals face when accessing addiction treatment, the journey that led to the creation of Clean Slate Clinic, the innovative approaches they use, and their plans to expand accessibility to addiction treatment services.Key Takeaways:Barriers to Access: Explore the significant hurdles individuals encounter when seeking addiction treatment, from stigma and financial constraints to long waiting lists in the public sector.Social Enterprise Impact: Understand the unique advantages and challenges of operating as a social enterprise in the addiction treatment space, fostering mission-driven work and financial sustainability.Tech-enabled Care: Discover how Clean Slate Clinic leverages technology to deliver a 12-month virtual care program for alcohol dependence, bridging geographical g

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner sits down with Rebecca Barnden, Project Manager at the National Centre for Healthy Ageing and PhD Candidate at Monash University. They explore deep into Rebecca's exciting work on developing and testing digitally supported methods to capture consumer needs and preferences within healthcare. Rebecca discusses her transition from physiotherapist to an innovator in healthcare solutions, co-designing with consumers, including those living with disabilities. This episode uncovers the intricacies of integrating consumer data with electronic hospital systems and emphasises the collaborative process to ensure these digital models are inclusive and beneficial for everyone.Key Takeaways:- Person-Centred Care: Consumers want to be active partners in their healthcare. It's crucial to involve them in decisions, as this aligns with their need for choice and control like other sectors.- Seamless Healthcare Journey: Consumers often face frustrations like repeating the

In this feature episode of Talking HealthTech, recorded at Australian Healthcare Week 2024, a number of industry experts uncover insights and practices transforming the healthcare landscape. Check out conversations with Voni Leighton, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Vitalis Healthcare at Home; Gareth Sherlock, Former Chief Information Officer at Cleveland Clinic London; Dr Emily Kirkpatrick, Executive Medical Director at Calvary-Medibank Joint Venture (CMJV); Nirvana Luckraj, Chief Medical Officer at Healthdirect Australia; Dr John F. Lambert, Chief Clinical Information Officer at NT Health; Tim Deveson, Account Director for Healthcare Industry at Genesys; and Ken Saman, CEO of Personify Care. From digital transformation to patient-centric care and innovative technologies, this episode covers diverse themes pivotal to the future of healthcare in Australia and beyond.Key TakeawaysCollaboration and Patient-Centric Care: Voni Leighton highlights the success of at-home services for high-acuity patie

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch engages with three participants from Cohort 2 of AUSCEP, Whitney Luxford, Amy Wallis, and Fiona Brownfoot. These guests share their own entrepreneurial journeys within the Australian healthtech landscape. Whitney discusses her "Fit 2 Fly" project, Amy delves into her telehealth solution "Selsus" for cancer survivors, and Fiona talks about "Kali Healthcare," a new foetal monitoring technology. Together, they explore the importance of medical technology in improving patient care, discuss challenges in their ventures, and highlight the significant role of digital innovation in today's healthcare sector.Key Takeaways:✈️ Streamlining Airline Medical Approval: Whitney Luxford identified the need for a more time-efficient and logical system for airline medical clearances, which are currently cumbersome and paper-based.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Australian Healthcare Week 2024 in Sydney, host Peter Birch sits down with two guests from MTX APAC: Sudeep Acharya, the CEO, and Cate Hilliard, the Director of Health and Human Services. They discuss the nuances of building technology solutions that serve the healthcare industry, the importance of engagement with subject matter experts, and the role of change management in successful technology implementation. They also discuss future trends in health tech, such as AI, predictive analytics, and the drive towards patient-centric care.Key Takeaways:- MTX focuses on delivering technology solutions, not just software, to underserved industries like public and healthcare sectors with an emphasis on regulatory compliance.- Engaging with domain experts and clinicians ensures that the developed solutions are tailored to their needs, fostering system trust and adoption.- Iterative development and feedback loops are critical to building relevant and effective healthcar

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Peter Rady, the Acting Director at Medicity. In this deep dive, we discuss the practical applications of technology in health care, looking specifically at the inner workings and innovative strides of Medicity.Peter shares how successful solutions are crafted with clinician input to simplify patient care and improve clinical outcomes. He shares his journey through the healthcare and tech industries and gives detailed insights into Medicity’s successful digital platforms, Eve and eCaptis. Key Takeaways:- Clinician-Driven Technology: One key aspect highlighted is Medicity’s unique approach to involving clinicians directly in the development of technology, ensuring relevance and utility in clinical settings.- Digital Maternity Platform - Eve: Eve caters to both clinical needs and patient engagement. It has been significantly embraced, showing high user satisfaction and clinical relevance.- Patient Journey Platform - eCaptis: The platform is des

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, explore the importance of patient-centred approaches, ethical considerations around data privacy, and how Digital Twins can bridge the gap in standardising and personalising cancer treatments. Hear from Andrew Wilson, head of business development at Oncoshot, Prof Nilmini Wickramasinghe from Latrobe University, and The Honourable Jaala Pulford, as they talk about the integration, challenges, and impact of Digital Twins in healthcare.Key Takeaways

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch welcomes Paul Deffley, UK Chief Medical Officer, to discuss the importance of diagnostic result handling in healthcare through the use of innovative technology. Paul introduces listeners to Alcidion and its role in revolutionising healthcare systems in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. They explore Alcidion's latest module, Miya Results Tracking, and the role it plays in ensuring efficient management and acknowledgement of clinical results, aiming to decrease patient harm and improve care delivery. Key Takeaways:- Challenges with Results Management: Up to 60% of results may not be formally acknowledged in healthcare systems, which can delay diagnosis and lead to patient harm.- Introduction of Miya Results Tracking: Miya Results Tracking addresses the complexity surrounding result management and aims to create a digital safety net for clinicians.- The Digital Safety Net: Alcidion's initiative seeks to ensure that results are connected to the patien