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Talking HealthTech Podcast

Conversations with clinicians, vendors, policy makers and decision makers to promote innovation and collaboration for better healthcare enabled by technology. Learn about digital health, medical devices, medtech, biotech, health informatics, life sciences, aged care, disability, commercialisation, startups and so much more.

1 DAY AGO

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with leading voices from healthtech vendors during the Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024. Guests include Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Phillip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Business Strategist at Oracle Health; Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer of Best Practice Software; and Kaye Hocking, Chief Product Officer at Alcidion. The discussion covers the importance of healthtech integration, consumer needs, standardisation efforts, and the challenges and opportunities within the industry. Key Takeaways Consumer Needs in HealthTech: It’s important to keep consumer and community needs at the forefront of technology discussions, particularly in healthtech.E-prescribing and E-ordering: E-prescribing is a pivotal development during COVID-19, enabling patients to order prescriptions via SMS.Remote Patient Monitoring: Using Bluetooth-enabled devices for remote patient monitoring enhances virtual care. The momentum for such technologies post-COVID-19 should be maintained.Innovation in Consumer Apps: The cusp of innovation in consumer health applications was emphasised, stressing the importance of standards like FHIR in creating seamless and efficient healthcare experiences.Standardisation and Integration: Discussion around the transition to standardised APIs, focusing on supporting hybrid systems while moving towards interoperability.Challenges and Solutions: The panel identified key challenges in healthtech integration, including data interoperability, stakeholder collaboration, and regulatory compliance. Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. Keep an eye out for the details of our Spring Summit happening in November of this year. For more information, go to talkinghealthtech.com/summit. 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

32 min
1 DAY AGO

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with leading voices from healthtech vendors during the Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024. Guests include Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Phillip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Business Strategist at Oracle Health; Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer of Best Practice Software; and Kaye Hocking, Chief Product Officer at Alcidion. The discussion covers the importance of healthtech integration, consumer needs, standardisation efforts, and the challenges and opportunities within the industry. Key Takeaways Consumer Needs in HealthTech: It’s important to keep consumer and community needs at the forefront of technology discussions, particularly in healthtech.E-prescribing and E-ordering: E-prescribing is a pivotal development during COVID-19, enabling patients to order prescriptions via SMS.Remote Patient Monitoring: Using Bluetooth-enabled devices for remote patient monitoring enhances virtual care. The momentum for such technologies post-COVID-19 should be maintained.Innovation in Consumer Apps: The cusp of innovation in consumer health applications was emphasised, stressing the importance of standards like FHIR in creating seamless and efficient healthcare experiences.Standardisation and Integration: Discussion around the transition to standardised APIs, focusing on supporting hybrid systems while moving towards interoperability.Challenges and Solutions: The panel identified key challenges in healthtech integration, including data interoperability, stakeholder collaboration, and regulatory compliance. Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. Keep an eye out for the details of our Spring Summit happening in November of this year. For more information, go to talkinghealthtech.com/summit. 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

34 min
1 DAY AGO

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with leading voices from healthtech vendors during the Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024. Guests include Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Phillip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Business Strategist at Oracle Health; Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer of Best Practice Software; and Kaye Hocking, Chief Product Officer at Alcidion. The discussion covers the importance of healthtech integration, consumer needs, standardisation efforts, and the challenges and opportunities within the industry. Key Takeaways Consumer Needs in HealthTech: It’s important to keep consumer and community needs at the forefront of technology discussions, particularly in healthtech.E-prescribing and E-ordering: E-prescribing is a pivotal development during COVID-19, enabling patients to order prescriptions via SMS.Remote Patient Monitoring: Using Bluetooth-enabled devices for remote patient monitoring enhances virtual care. The momentum for such technologies post-COVID-19 should be maintained.Innovation in Consumer Apps: The cusp of innovation in consumer health applications was emphasised, stressing the importance of standards like FHIR in creating seamless and efficient healthcare experiences.Standardisation and Integration: Discussion around the transition to standardised APIs, focusing on supporting hybrid systems while moving towards interoperability.Challenges and Solutions: The panel identified key challenges in healthtech integration, including data interoperability, stakeholder collaboration, and regulatory compliance. Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. Keep an eye out for the details of our Spring Summit happening in November of this year. For more information, go to talkinghealthtech.com/summit. 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

32 min
1 DAY AGO

466 - Winter Summit 2024 Session 1: Integrating HealthTech Ecosystems

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with leading voices from healthtech vendors during the Winter Summit held on the 29th of August 2024. Guests include Chris Smeed, CEO of Cubiko; Phillip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Business Strategist at Oracle Health; Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer of Best Practice Software; and Kaye Hocking, Chief Product Officer at Alcidion. The discussion covers the importance of healthtech integration, consumer needs, standardisation efforts, and the challenges and opportunities within the industry. Key Takeaways Consumer Needs in HealthTech: It’s important to keep consumer and community needs at the forefront of technology discussions, particularly in healthtech.E-prescribing and E-ordering: E-prescribing is a pivotal development during COVID-19, enabling patients to order prescriptions via SMS.Remote Patient Monitoring: Using Bluetooth-enabled devices for remote patient monitoring enhances virtual care. The momentum for such technologies post-COVID-19 should be maintained.Innovation in Consumer Apps: The cusp of innovation in consumer health applications was emphasised, stressing the importance of standards like FHIR in creating seamless and efficient healthcare experiences.Standardisation and Integration: Discussion around the transition to standardised APIs, focusing on supporting hybrid systems while moving towards interoperability.Challenges and Solutions: The panel identified key challenges in healthtech integration, including data interoperability, stakeholder collaboration, and regulatory compliance. Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. Keep an eye out for the details of our Spring Summit happening in November of this year. For more information, go to talkinghealthtech.com/summit. 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

32 min
5 DAYS AGO

465 - Designing for Dignity: Health Tech Innovations for Older Adults

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Regina Akacich speaks with Lynette Reeves, Behaviour Change Specialist at Miroma Project Factory, and Professor Kim Delbaere, Senior Principal Research Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia. They explore the development of health technology for older adults, focusing on gamification, human-centred design, and balancing personalised care with standardised protocols. Key Takeaways Flexibility in Product Development: There is a need to adapt health tech products continually, aligning the technology stack with long-term goals while ensuring regulatory compliance.Gamification and Behaviour Change: Gamification techniques can drive behaviour change, with different age groups responding to various rewards.Human-Centred Design: Lynette and Kim highlight the importance of involving older adults in the design process, using the StandingTall and LIV programs as examples.Technology for Older Adults: Older adults can effectively use technology, especially when it helps them stay independent and connected.Data Management and Privacy: Secure and compliant management of health data is critical, particularly with wearables and AI. 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.

43 min
12 SEPT

464 - Digital Front Door: A Platform Connecting Clinicians and Consumers

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Elaria Paul, Product Portfolio Manager for Consumer Engagement at Global Health - MasterCare. They explore the concept of the digital front door, exploring its impact on patient engagement, healthcare accessibility, and the integration of modern technologies like telehealth and smart forms in the healthcare sector. Key Takeaways Digital Front Door: An all-in-one patient engagement platform designed to streamline patient interactions and improve communication between clinicians and patients.Patient Empowerment: Enables patients to manage their healthcare needs through online appointment scheduling, video consultations, and access to personal health records.Clinician Benefits: Reduces hospital admissions by increasing access to community healthcare services, streamlining workflows, and potentially increasing profitability.Continuous Improvement: The role of regular user feedback and advanced testing in refining the platform and maintaining security.Emerging Technologies: How Global Health - MasterCare is incorporating AI and other emerging technologies to enhance healthcare delivery. 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

22 min
9 SEPT

463 - HIC 2024 Feature Episode

This special episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast was recorded live at HIC 2024, hosted by the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) in Brisbane. Talking HealthTech collaborated with AIDH to bring the Digital Health Studio to the expo floor, where Peter Birch from Talking HealthTech recorded discussions with key speakers and thought leaders who represented at the event. This episode features four of those conversations with leaders shaping the future of digital health in Australia, including: [00:55] John Nosta, Founder of NostaLab [11:47] Annette Schmiede, CEO of Digital Health CRC [21:52] Simon Cleverley, Assistant Secretary, Department of Health and Aged Care [31:49] Anja Nikolic, CEO of AIDH Head over to our YouTube Channel to access all of the interviews recorded at HIC 2024. Key Takeaways: National Governance and Interoperability: Simon Cleverley discusses the establishment of a new digital health oversight committee aimed at improving health information exchange and developing a unified health care identifier system.Role of AIDH: Anja Nikolic emphasises the importance of AIDH in providing authoritative advice, connecting stakeholders, and advocating for digital health advancements.Innovation and Obsolescence: John Nosta highlights the rapid technological advancements and the resulting obsolescence, focusing on how human cognition is being challenged by AI and other technologies.Digital Health CRC Initiatives: Annette Schmiede outlines the contributions and future plans of the Digital Health CRC, including significant funding for research and collaborations aimed at advancing healthcare technologies.AI and Healthcare: Discussions around the role of AI in reducing clinician burnout, improving efficiency, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy. 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

41 min
2 SEPT

BONUS EPISODE: Medicubes - New Developments in Chronic Disease Care and Aged Care Incentives: A Deep Dive

This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Medicubes. Subscribe to their show below: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/medicubes/id1635000183 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H6hJ1lMo8Wt5OK2rzLFkZ ----- In this episode of Medicubes, join hosts Chris, Riwka, and Kim as they delve into the latest changes in chronic disease management and the GP aged care incentives. Focusing on how the new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) updates will impact practice management, primary care, and specialists across Australia. Discussing the easing of the administrative burden associated with chronic disease management, the introduction of MyMedicare registration for chronic care patients, and the anticipated changes to aged care incentives. Giving insights into the upcoming MBS item numbers and how practices should prepare for these significant changes. Read the Medicare Benefits Schedule updates here: https://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/51DB00BFCAE778D9CA258B7F007C1FB8/$File/PDF%20Version%20-%20Upcoming%20Changes%20to%20Chronic%20Disease%20Management%20MBS%20Items%20%E2%80%93%20Overview.PDF Key Talking Points: MBS Updates: New item numbers for chronic disease management will come into effect on 1st November 2024, aiming to simplify the process and improve patient care. Chronic Disease Management: Administrative burdens around team care arrangements and the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) allocation will be reduced, focusing more on outcomes and patient reviews. MyMedicare Registration: Registration becomes crucial for practices to ensure they can provide and claim for chronic disease management plans for their patients. Aged Care Incentives: The new structure requires annual service plans, regular care planning, and quarterly service delivery, with compliance checks on the quality and spread of the care provided. Data and Modelling: Practices are encouraged to use data tools and modelling to understand financial impacts and ensure sustainability. Fee Structures: Discussed the potential for practices to introduce gap fees or private billing for care planning services. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss an episode, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you found the discussion valuable. Visit www.medicubes.com.au for previous episodes and more information. Medicubes is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network – the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.

29 min

Conversations with clinicians, vendors, policy makers and decision makers to promote innovation and collaboration for better healthcare enabled by technology. Learn about digital health, medical devices, medtech, biotech, health informatics, life sciences, aged care, disability, commercialisation, startups and so much more.

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Talking HealthTech
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Talking HealthTech
Years Active

2019 - 2024
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486
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