PULSE

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PULSE

PULSE, the podcast, produced by Pulse+IT and hosted by digital health legends Louise Schaper and George Margelis, is an enlightening, entertaining look at global digital health trends and current debates with our hosts’ deep takes on all the latest news in digital health.

  1. 5D AGO

    Bringing Joy Back to Medicine, with Guest: Dr Karen DeSalvo

    Bringing you Part 2 of our chat with Dr Karen DeSalvo, Chief Health Officer at Google. We cover designing systems that align with the needs of clinicians and patients; the sustainable development goals and preventative health, use cases for AI in public health, resources for healthcare start-ups and others. Follow Karen on LinkedIn Link George has just wrapped up the ECH Alliance conference in Barcelona, and the IT in Aged Care Conference in Melbourne.  Louise is in London where everyone is talking about NHS England getting ‘doged’. Telemedicine from 40,000 feet, coming to an Emirates flight near you soon. OECD Health System strategies review – who came out on top? Advanced analytics for chronic disease And, allied digital health is so hot right now. Google Resources: AI in Action: Accelerating Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals Link Transforming Public Health Practice with GenAI. Health Affairs Link Google Open Health Stack Link Google for StartUps Growth Academy Link The Keyword Blog: AI and Health collection Link The Check Up with Google Health Link Other links: National eHealth strategies: a comparative study of nine OECD health systems Link Multi-omics approaches for understanding gene-environment interactions in noncommunicable diseases: techniques, translation, and equity issues Link Australian Aged Care Data Landscape Report Link One London Framework for AI Implementation Link Visit Pulse+IT.news to subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news. Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+IT Follow us on BlueSky Louise | George | Pulse+IT Send us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.news Production by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

    1h 12m

  2. MAR 6

    When a Nobel Prize is only one of your achievements. Guest: Dr Karen DeSalvo

    Google's Impact on Health Report 2025 reveals the company's extensive influence on global digital health, including their Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold 2 AI system.  The value of watches that detect falls and raises the alarm just got a significant upgrade with Google receiving FDA clearance for "loss of pulse detection" technology for wearables that can identify sudden cardiac arrest signs remotely.  New Australian study finds social media influencers driving demand for unnecessary health tests with limited clinical evidence. Commercialisation, misinformation and the rise in health equity gaps. Reporting by Pulse+IT.  Tina Purnat’s BMJ Opinion Piece is a must read for those interested in the proliferation of misinformation Was Chris Longhurst right years earlier than he predicted – the US has proposed legislation that would classify AI as a "practitioner licensed by law" with prescription capabilities, raising significant ethical and regulatory questions.  The UK is exploring implementation of a single digital patient record system across health and social care, promising better continuity but facing logistical challenges. Will they pull this off? Check out the Global Digital Health Partnership’s digital health repository Link Our guest of Pulse is Dr Karen DeSalvo, Chief Health Officer at Google. Part 1 of our chat covers Karen’s impressive career trajectory and personal motivations, AI, and how Google is focused on getting correct health information into the hands of everybody.  Follow Karen on LinkedIn Link Visit Pulse+IT.news to subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news. Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+IT Follow us on BlueSky Louise | George | Pulse+IT Send us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.news Production by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

    1h 1m

  3. FEB 20

    Apple Cider Vinegar & Misinformation, Guest: Tina Purnat

    Disinformation and misinformation is the topic of the moment – join George and Louise as they discuss these issues with Dr Tina Punat, consultant in global health and digital public health (ex-WHO). Find Tina at her website on LinkedIn and say hello when she visits Australia in June for the Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference We also celebrate Australia’s Share by Default Legislation being passed by parliament and the Act coming into play. Yay! An update from New Zealand – will a law suite against the government save Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora’s Data and Digital Directorate? We round up the state of investor funding for start-ups in Australia and the US. Resource Links Dr Purnat in the BMJ Link Kara Swisher: Burn Book Link Future AI International Consensus BMJ Link Visit Pulse+IT.news to subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news. Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+IT Follow us on BlueSky Louise | George | Pulse+IT Send us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.news Production by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

    1h 9m

  4. FEB 6

    The commoditisation of AI is upon us! & Part 2 of our chat on global health with guest Dr Alain Labrique, WHO

    So it turns out that 2 weeks is a long time in the world of AI. Louise and George break down a heap of key stories and developments. AI is quickly becoming a commodity, but it will still be some time before it becomes old news.  The European Health Data Space legislation is coming into force. What does that mean for the health sector, clinicians and citizens throughout Europe? And we bring you part 2 of our chat with special guest of Pulse, Dr Alain Labrique, Director for the Department of Digital Health and Innovation at the World Health Organization for an exploration of the transformative role of digital health on a global scale. Follow Alain on LinkedIn Resource Links: European Health Data Space Legislation Pulse+IT New Zealand’s Public Service AI Framework Pulse+IT PatientSeek built on DeepSeek Pulse+IT OpenNotes Guidelines for Patient-Centered Documentation in the Era of Open Notes Link JAMA+AI Link NEJM+AI Link The Lancet Digital Health Link Nature Link Visit Pulse+IT.news to subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news. Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+IT Follow us on BlueSky Louise | George | Pulse+IT Send us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.news Production by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

    1h 11m

  5. JAN 23

    Spiders, viruses & proteins get the AI treatment and Global Digital Health with guest Dr Alain Labrique, WHO

    In this episode, hosts Louise Schaper and George Margelis dive into the latest advancements in health and biomedical sciences, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming our understanding of viruses, proteins, and more. Key stories include AI-driven viral evolution predictions, groundbreaking research on the human proteome-phenome atlas, and the role of AI in designing life-saving antivenoms. The hosts also discuss global telehealth developments, patient engagement strategies, and highlight the inherent challenges of direct-to-consumer health tests.  Special guest of Pulse is Dr Alain Labrique, Director for the Department of Digital Health and Innovation at the World Health Organization for an exploration of the transformative role of digital health on a global scale. Follow Alain on LinkedIn Resource Links: Plasma Proteome atlas Link AI and virus evolution Link Ai and anti-venom Link Christchurch telehealth pilot Link AI and predicting breast cancer Link Action Plan for the Digital Patient have Link Direct to consumer tests Link Visit Pulse+IT.news to subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news. Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+IT Follow us on BlueSky Louise | George | Pulse+IT Send us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.news Production by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

    1h 11m

  6. JAN 9

    Pulse+IT’s Year in Review Issue. 2024, Part 2

    Join Louise and George as they run through some of the hot stories in the Australian and New Zealand health sector this year. 01:31 Virtual Care and Telehealth 15:08 The biggest topic of the year - AI 24:40 New Zealand Year in Review References for Pulse+IT 2024 Year in Review: Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four New Zealand Year in Review Visit Pulse+IT.news to subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news. Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+IT Follow us on BlueSky Louise | George | Pulse+IT Send us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.news Production by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

    35 min

  7. 12/26/2024

    Pulse+IT’s Year in Review Issue. 2024, Part 1

    Join Louise and George as they run through some of the hot stories in the Australian and New Zealand health sector this year. 04:16 2024 Pulse+IT Year in Review 07:02 Digital Front Doors & EMRs 18:50 Business Deals & Telstra Health 23:32 Government in Action 44:36 Cybersecurity Stuff Ups 49:00 Aged Care Innovation References for Pulse+IT 2024 Year in Review: Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four New Zealand Year in Review Visit Pulse+IT.news to subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news. Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+IT Follow us on BlueSky Louise | George | Pulse+IT Send us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.news Production by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

    1h 3m

  8. 12/12/2024

    Role of AI in health insurance: a battle of good vs evil? Guest: Mark Brommeyer

    Guest Co-Host: Dr Michael Bainbridge George is on holiday so joining Louise at the mic this episode is Michael Bainbridge, Clinical Architect for Leidos Australia. Follow Michael Bainbridge on LinkedIn Special Guest: Mark Brommeyer Mark Brommeyer shares insights from his research on overcoming organisational barriers to digital transformation, focusing on practical strategies for health service managers. Follow Mark Brommeyer on LinkedIn The Role of AI in Health Insurance Louise and Michael explore the ethical and operational challenges of AI in the insurance sector, reflecting on the controversial use of AI to deny claims and the broader implications for health systems. PatientsLikeMe Launches AI Assistant Ella PatientsLikeMe, a leading patient community platform, developed an AI assistant focused on women's health, highlighting the growing trend of personalised digital health tools and femtech opportunities. Political Shifts in Ireland Impact Digital Health The team discusses the loss of Ireland’s Health Minister and its potential to disrupt the nation's digital health momentum. Collaboration in Irish HealthTech Ireland’s new agreement between the Health Service Executive and HealthTech Ireland is set to enhance innovation, with lessons for global health tech integration and collaboration. NHS Marketplace: A Digital Revolution? The UK’s NHS Marketplace promises to streamline app development and foster innovation. Will it deliver on governance, interoperability, innovation and start-ups? Visit Pulse+IT.news to learn more, engage in this rapidly growing sector, and subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news. Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+IT Follow us on BlueSky Louise | George | Pulse+IT Send us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.news Production by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

    1h 9m
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PULSE, the podcast, produced by Pulse+IT and hosted by digital health legends Louise Schaper and George Margelis, is an enlightening, entertaining look at global digital health trends and current debates with our hosts’ deep takes on all the latest news in digital health.

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