Talking HealthTech

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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. 6h ago ·  Video

    642 - Data, Interoperability, and AI: Key HealthTech Trends in Asia-Pacific

    In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Sergei Shutov, Don Woodlock, Dr Tullawat Pacharapha, Dr Apichai Chaiyaroj and Dr Trent Dean to discuss hospital digital transformation, regional innovation, interoperability and AI integration in healthcare across Asia-Pacific. The episode, recorded live during InterSystems Asia READY 2026 in Bangkok, provides a snapshot of conversations with healthcare executives and technology partners on their strategies for modernisation, collaborative approaches, and the challenges and opportunities unique to the region. Their discussion includes the role of integration in building a strong digital foundation, the importance of bringing clinicians into the design of new systems, and the rise of AI scribes and ambient documentation. The guests also discuss the promise of the FHIR standard for data interoperability, the gradual journey of building trust in AI, and the need to keep patient experience, privacy and safety at the centre of every decision. They also share how hospitals in Australia and Asia are approaching the shift from reactive to proactive, preventive care. Key Takeaways 🦾 AI adoption is being driven aggressively in Asia-Pacific, with both operational and clinical opportunities emerging 🌏 Hospitals in the region can leapfrog legacy issues by moving directly from paper to advanced digital platforms 🔗 Integration and interoperability remain fundamental challenges; Data lakes and FHIR standards are critical focus areas 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Partnerships and collaborative ecosystems between vendors, clinicians, and IT leaders are essential for successful transformation ⏳ Clinician and patient perspectives on digital change need continuous engagement, co-design, and focus on trust Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:41 – Sergei Shutov, Managing Director, Banksia Global 07:06 – Don Woodlock, President, InterSystems 16:49 – Dr Trent Dean, CEO, Gateway Health 25:33 – Dr Tullawat Pacharapha, COO, Vejthani International Hospital, Thailand 29:05 – Dr Apichai Chaiyaroj, Assistant Hospital Director, BNH Hospital, Thailand Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. If you’re enjoying the show and want access to exclusive healthtech discussions, meetups, and member-only content, you can learn more about becoming a THT+ Solo Member here: talkinghealth.tech/solo_shownotes And if this episode was useful, leaving a review or sharing it with someone in the industry always helps. Mentioned in this episode: Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

    642 - Data, Interoperability, and AI: Key HealthTech Trends in Asia-Pacific

  2. 2d ago ·  Video

    641 - Empowering Clinicians with Actionable Data: The HealthCare Logic Difference

    In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Brett Sellars, Head of Clinical Solutions, and Chris Reid, Platform Specialist, from Healthcare Logic. The conversation looks at data-driven decision-making in healthcare, the evolution and real-world use of command centres, and how the strategic use of information can improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The trio discusses the importance of clinician-led co-design, balancing technology with human factors and the challenges of introducing new solutions across diverse healthcare settings. They also cover why dashboards and alerts need to be tailored to each role, how change fatigue affects hospital staff and why AI and automation should be approached with care. The episode also touches on the value of connecting hospitals in Australia and overseas so lessons learned in one setting can help improve care in another. Key Takeaways 🩺 Co-design between clinicians and tech teams is critical for practical data solutions in healthcare 🔍 Real-time data enables preemptive, informed responses rather than reactive "firefighting" 📊 It’s essential to tailor data displays and tools to the roles and needs of users, from executives to front-line clinicians 🤝 Change management and end-user adoption are crucial for technology to affect daily clinical workflows 🌏 Sharing knowledge and playbooks across organisations contributes to collective improvements in Australian and global health systems Timestamps 00:00 - Episode and guest introductions 01:02 - Brett Sellars shares clinical background 02:26 - Chris Reid discusses data’s patient impact 05:29 - Real-world impact of real-time data 08:43 - Determining relevant data for clinicians 12:41 - Co-design and resolving stakeholder needs 14:51 - Visualisation, roles, and change management 20:00 - Readiness of healthcare systems for implementation 24:53 - Direction of healthcare technology and AI’s role 29:33 - Brett Sellars on leaving a positive legacy in healthcare Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. If you’re enjoying the show and want access to exclusive healthtech discussions, meetups, and member-only content, you can learn more about becoming a THT+ Solo Member here: talkinghealth.tech/solo_shownotes And if this episode was useful, leaving a review or sharing it with someone in the industry always helps. Mentioned in this episode: Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

    641 - Empowering Clinicians with Actionable Data: The HealthCare Logic Difference

  3. Oct 7 ·  Video

    640 - HIMSS26: How Asia Pacific is Driving Healthcare Collaboration, Digital Excellence, AI Adoption

    In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Andrew Pearce from HIMSS, Lily Liu, Director of Digital Health at Western Health, Aurel Qian from SenseTime Medical, and Dr Jong-Soo Choi from Samsung Medical Center about digital transformation, AI, and healthcare system innovation across the Asia-Pacific region. The conversation covers approaches to digital benchmarking, connected care, shadow AI, AI adoption infrastructure, and robotics in hospital logistics. Recorded during HIMSS26 Asia Pacific in Singapore, this episode brings together a range of perspectives from across the region, each guest offering a different lens on what it takes to modernise healthcare at scale. From navigating legacy hospital systems to building the networks and standards that support safe, sustainable AI adoption, the discussions explore what's really driving digital transformation on the ground. They also look at what still needs to be solved before technology can deliver on its promise for patients and staff alike. This episode is part of our HIMSS26 APAC coverage, recorded live in Singapore. Catch the rest of the conversations in the Talking HealthTech @ HIMSS26 APAC on YouTube, or on your favourite podcast platforms. Key Takeaways 💡 The HIMSS global standards offer consistent benchmarking for digital health maturity across diverse Asia-Pacific health systems, enabling collaboration and knowledge sharing. 🤝 Connected care remains a central priority for APAC governments, focusing on interoperability across hospitals, clinics, and aged care to drive improved patient outcomes. 🦾 AI is increasingly woven into healthcare, from "shadow AI" practices within organisations to structured infrastructure aiding clinical decisions and operations. 🔋 Acceptance of AI in healthcare is shaped by government policy, infrastructure, and public engagement, with APAC nations like China advancing large-scale deployment strategies. 🤖 Automation, such as robotics in hospitals, is reducing manual workloads and enabling clinicians, especially nurses, to focus on direct patient care. Timestamps 00:11 - Peter Birch, Host Introduction 00:41 - Andrew Pearce, Vice President, Analytics and Global Advisory Lead, HIMSS 07:30 - Lily Liu - Director, Digital Health, Western Health, Divisional Director, Digital Health, Western Health 12:50 - Aurel Qian, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, SenseTime Medical 23:57 - Dr Jong-Soo Choi, CTO, Samsung Medical Center Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. If you’re enjoying the show and want access to exclusive healthtech discussions, meetups, and member-only content, you can learn more about becoming a THT+ Solo Member here: talkinghealth.tech/solo_shownotes. And if this episode was useful, leaving a review or sharing it with someone in the industry always helps. Mentioned in this episode: Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

    640 - HIMSS26: How Asia Pacific is Driving Healthcare Collaboration, Digital Excellence, AI Adoption

  4. Oct 5 ·  Video

    639 - The Roadmap to Successful Healthcare Outcomes in WA: Lessons from the Rauland Panel Discussion

    In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Jacqueline Leeds, CEO of Rauland Australia and New Zealand, alongside a panel of leaders working across digital health. Panellists include Tim Leen, Acting Director at the Office of Medical Research and Innovation, WA Health, Claire Lake, Chief Nursing Information Officer at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Brad Guelfi, Senior Solution Architect at St John of God Healthcare, and Vickie Knight, General Manager, Clinical Services at Rauland. The discussion explores digital transformation in healthcare as Western Australia enters the largest health system expansion in its history. The panel looks at the integration of technology across hospitals, lessons learned from real-world system deployments, and why bringing clinicians and end users along from the start is so important. They also share their views on workflow mapping, communication, governance and the importance of collaboration between clinicians, executives and technology providers. This episode was recorded live at an event hosted by Rauland Australia & New Zealand in Kings Park, Perth, on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. Key Takeaways 💡 Unified digital platforms and single device strategies can lead to more streamlined communication and reduced alarm fatigue in healthcare settings. 💡 Lessons learned from past technology implementations, including failures, are critical to improving future digital healthcare projects. 💡 Including end users, especially clinicians and frontline staff, at every stage of technology design and rollout ensures new systems are truly fit for purpose. 💡 Effective communication and change management are essential when implementing large-scale digital health projects, especially in complex environments. 💡 Proper resourcing, strong governance, and collaborative leadership models help deliver sustainable and effective digital transformation. Timestamps 00:00 - Episode introduction and event context 01:18 - Jacqueline Leeds outlines Rauland's history and Concentric Care platform 10:04 - Claire Lake discusses new hospital digital deployments 12:05 - Tim Leen shares healthcare innovation and technology experiences 14:09 - Vickie Knight reflects on bridging clinical and technology roles 15:41 - Brad Guelfi describes building technology-enabled hospitals 32:04 - Advice for healthcare leaders on digital strategy 34:06 - Communicating and managing digital change 37:00 - The importance of resourcing transformation projects Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. If you’re enjoying the show and want access to exclusive healthtech discussions, meetups, and member-only content, you can learn more about becoming a THT+ Solo Member here: talkinghealth.tech/solo_shownotes And if this episode was useful, leaving a review or sharing it with someone in the industry always helps. Mentioned in this episode: Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

    639 - The Roadmap to Successful Healthcare Outcomes in WA: Lessons from the Rauland Panel Discussion

  5. Sep 28 ·  Video

    638 - Beyond the Demo: How Facere AI Is Building AI Receptionists That Actually Work in Clinics

    In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Bin Rong, CEO, and Bowen Zheng, Head of Engineering at Facere AI. The discussion explores how Facere AI is tackling administrative inefficiencies in healthcare through AI-powered solutions such as document routing, automated workflows, and AI receptionist technology. The conversation covers the founding story of Facere AI, which began after the team saw how much time social workers spent on paperwork instead of helping people directly. Bin and Bowen share why building an AI receptionist demo is simple but making it work in a real clinic is far more difficult, and how the team has worked to balance cost, speed, and intelligence. They also discuss how their voice agent now responds in under two seconds and completes roughly 70% to 75% of calls, compared with about 20% for many generic AI receptionists. The episode looks at how automated referral workflows keep admin staff in control, whether patients should always know when they are speaking with AI, and the company's vision for future automation, while emphasising a clear boundary from clinical judgement areas. Key Takeaways 🤖 AI can relieve admin burdens in healthcare by automating document routing, allocation, and phone reception tasks, enabling staff to focus on patient care. 📞 Building a reliable AI receptionist for real-world clinics is complex, with challenges like accuracy, latency, and cost forming the "impossible triangle" of requirements. 🚦 Facere AI's technology pushes the envelope in speed and understanding, achieving sub-2-second latency and higher call completion rates compared to leading global systems. 📈 The vision is to automate up to 95% of daily non-clinical workflows, increasing efficiency without replacing jobs, but always keeping human staff in decision-making roles. 🩺 Facere AI intentionally avoids automating clinical judgement or high-level professional assessments, focusing solely on non-clinical, manual admin tasks. Timestamps 00:00 — Episode introduction and guest backgrounds 03:27 — Healthcare admin burdens and company founding story 05:01 — Automating document routing and AI receptionist explained 07:26 — Technical challenges in live AI reception and solutions 12:54 — Demo: Automated referral and appointment workflow 19:48 — Vision for broader healthcare workflow automation 22:06 — What Facere AI will and won’t automate in healthcare Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. If you’re enjoying the show and want access to exclusive healthtech discussions, meetups, and member-only content, you can learn more about becoming a THT+ Solo Member here: talkinghealth.tech/solo_shownotes And if this episode was useful, leaving a review or sharing it with someone in the industry always helps. Mentioned in this episode: Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

    638 - Beyond the Demo: How Facere AI Is Building AI Receptionists That Actually Work in Clinics

  6. Sep 23 ·  Video

    637 - The Future of Traceability in CSSD: RFID, Compliance, and Global Practices

    In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Violeta Addamo, founder and managing director at WHITECAT, and David Bellamy, vice president for the World Federation of Hospital Sterilisation Services and president of the New South Wales Sterilisation Research and Advisory Council of Australia. Violeta shares how her path into healthtech began in environmental science before moving through dental and surgical sales, eventually leading to the founding of WHITECAT six years ago, built on CareTag, a Danish RFID system for surgical instrument management. David brings his standing as a recognised industry leader in sterilisation through his role representing the WFHSS on the global stage. The conversation explores the challenges and advancements in surgical instrument traceability, the implementation of RFID technology in sterilisation departments, compliance with unique device identification (UDI) requirements, and global practices in healthtech for instrument management The episode also covers how Central Sterile Services Departments (CSSD) manage the cleaning, sterilisation, and tracking of surgical instruments, and the risks that arise when these processes rely on manual systems such as paper logs and barcode scanning. It also looks at how RFID and real-time location systems are being trialled to improve visibility across the instrument lifecycle, reduce search times, and support faster responses to sterility breaches or recalls. Further topics include the regulatory landscape shaping instrument management in Australia and abroad, including requirements set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, as well as comparisons with practices in Europe and emerging trials across Asia. The discussion closes with a look at what these advancements mean for the future of surgical safety and hospital efficiency. Key Takeaways 🛠 The importance of surgical instrument traceability for both patient safety and operational efficiency in healthcare settings 📡 The evolution and adoption of RFID technology for real-time tracking of surgical instruments, including the limitations of traditional data matrix approaches 📝 The introduction of UDI requirements in Australia and the implications for compliance and traceability in sterilisation processes 🔄 How digitisation and technology reduce manual effort, errors, and the time required to handle equipment recalls 🌏 A comparison of global approaches to sterilisation and traceability, highlighting differences in technology adoption between Australia, Europe, and the USA Timestamps 00:00 - Introductions and guest backgrounds 02:06 - Real-time location tracking and RFID in surgical instruments 05:03 - Traceability challenges and compliance requirements 09:01 - RFID vs data matrix for instrument-level tracking 10:47 - UDI compliance and future standards 15:40 - Manual vs digital recall management 22:51 - Global perspectives and best practices Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. If you’re enjoying the show and want access to exclusive healthtech discussions, meetups, and member-only content, you can learn more about becoming a THT+ Solo Member here: talkinghealth.tech/solo_shownotes And if this episode was useful, leaving a review or sharing it with someone in the industry always helps. Mentioned in this episode: Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

    637 - The Future of Traceability in CSSD: RFID, Compliance, and Global Practices

  7. Sep 21 ·  Video

    636 - From Trial to Mainstream: Remote Patient Monitoring's Rise in Australian Healthcare

    In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Craig Simmonds, CEO & Founder of Propell, about the growth and acceptance of remote patient monitoring devices in Australian healthcare. Together, they cover the mainstreaming of virtual care, future directions for device technology, and the practical challenges and opportunities in rolling out devices like iHealth across hospital and home care. They discuss what's driving hospitals to move beyond pilot programmes and treat remote monitoring as a core part of everyday care, including how NSW Health's rollout of iHealth devices is shaping the way patients with chronic disease or post-acute needs are supported at home. The conversation also covers the shift from episodic, patient-initiated checks toward continuous physiological monitoring, along with the importance of integrating patient data with hospital systems for real-time clinical intervention. It also looks at how services are working to close the digital divide by providing patients with fully set-up devices and tablets. Craig shares insights from his experience navigating TGA approval, funding models across different states, and what it takes to keep programmes focused on genuine clinical outcomes rather than technology for its own sake. Key Takeaways 🩺 NSW Health's large-scale adoption of iHealth devices is a major shift towards mainstream remote patient monitoring in hospital-in-the-home programs 💡 Clinical accuracy and integration with hospital systems are critical for monitoring devices, distinguishing them from general consumer wearables 📱 Simplicity, usability, and clinical reliability are fundamental criteria when selecting and deploying health monitoring devices 🔋 New devices such as Vital Patch are enabling continuous, real-time monitoring of key vitals like ECG and respiration rate 🌏 The adoption of virtual care and remote monitoring is accelerating nationwide, not just in rural/remote locations but also in metropolitan settings Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Craig Simmonds and Propell 05:45 - NSW Health iHealth device rollout 07:37 - Core measurements: vital signs at home 10:43 - Data integration and real-time hospital alerts 13:30 - Funding and logistics for device programs 16:27 - Usability and support for patients 21:08 - Future: continuous devices and the Vital Patch Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. If you’re enjoying the show and want access to exclusive healthtech discussions, meetups, and member-only content, you can learn more about becoming a THT+ Solo Member here: talkinghealth.tech/solo_shownotes And if this episode was useful, leaving a review or sharing it with someone in the industry always helps. Mentioned in this episode: Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

    636 - From Trial to Mainstream: Remote Patient Monitoring's Rise in Australian Healthcare

  8. Sep 16 ·  Video

    635 - Vital Signs Monitoring Reimagined: Predictive, Not Detective, and Ahead of the Alarm

    In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Andy Hurt, Head of Strategic Accounts at Ericom, and Sam Yang, Co-founder and CEO at Xandar Kardian. The discussion focuses on contactless, continuous vital signs monitoring using impulse ultra-wideband radar technology, exploring how this approach differs from traditional wearables, cameras, and threshold-based alarm systems. The conversation covers practical applications in health and aged care, palliative care, mental health, and correctional settings, along with regulatory considerations such as FDA and TGA clearance. Andy and Sam discuss data-driven care models, the role of individualised patient baselines, and how longitudinal data can reveal deterioration days before it becomes clinically apparent. They also touch on the cost and system-wide benefits of early detection, the importance of integrating this technology into existing clinical workflows, and its emerging potential in low-resource and global health settings. Throughout, the episode highlights the impact of predictive baseline data on prioritising clinical resources and improving patient outcomes. Key Takeaways 🔎 Contactless radar-based monitoring addresses privacy and compliance issues found with cameras and wearables 🩺 Continuous monitoring provides longitudinal health data to inform clinical workflows and early intervention 💡 The technology assists rather than replaces clinicians, supporting prioritisation and proactive care 🌏 Regulatory approvals in multiple countries, including FDA (US) and TGA (Australia), underpin adoption 🚑 Early detection reduces hospital admissions, ambulance use, and overall costs, with use cases in remote and resource-limited environments Timestamps 02:31 - Radar-based, contactless health monitoring explained 07:02 - Clinical and aged care use cases 11:06 - Early intervention and POBC method 13:00 - Regulatory pathways and global expansion 14:50 - Impact on healthcare system and cost savings 18:51 - Handling alarm fatigue and baseline deviations 22:34 - Integration into health facility workflows 25:15 - Broader global and low-resource applications Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. If you’re enjoying the show and want access to exclusive healthtech discussions, meetups, and member-only content, you can learn more about becoming a THT+ Solo Member here: talkinghealth.tech/solo_shownotes. And if this episode was useful, leaving a review or sharing it with someone in the industry always helps. Mentioned in this episode: Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

    635 - Vital Signs Monitoring Reimagined: Predictive, Not Detective, and Ahead of the Alarm
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