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. 1 DAY AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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 2m

  6. 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 8m

  7. 11/28/2024

    The Ouroboros Effect: How AI Threatens Human Intellect. Guest: Prof Blackford Middleton

    Prof Blackford Middleton joins us in the PulsePod studio to discuss his philosophising on the intersection of AI and healthcare, and his new publication The Ouroboros Effect: How AI Threatens Human Intellect. Link In this episode of Pulse, Louise and George explore the hottest topics in digital health, from groundbreaking AI diagnosis studies to the collapse of a high-profile health startup, and news from UK, AU and NZ. Here’s what we cover: Professional Identity: When Machines Outperform Doctors We revisit a JAMA study showing ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnosis, even when clinicians had access to the tool. The debate heats up as commentary pours in, questioning professional identity, training gaps, and the cultural impact on medicine. Link ‘Doc in a Box’ Fails: Lessons from Forward Health’s Collapse Forward Health, a $650M-backed US health startup, closed abruptly, leaving patients and employees in limbo. We discuss the pitfalls of tech-first healthcare models, investor errors, the importance of clinician and patient advisory roles, and the future of primary care. NZ Sets a Goal for Digital Care New Zealand aims for 10% of care delivered digitally by mid-2025. The timing is ambitious, but is the target? Health Data as National Infrastructure: The UK’s Vision A new report calls for treating health data as critical national infrastructure. We delve into its recommendations for a national health data strategy, governance, and patient benefit, reflecting on global implications for health data ecosystems. Link ShareByDefault: Australia's Health Data Revolution Australia’s Health Minister introduces a bill mandating the sharing of pathology results and imaging through MyHealthRecord. What does this mean for patients and clinicians? Finally: Independent Evaluation of Generative AI In the US the Healthcare AI Challenge Collaborative has been established to comparing the efficacy of generative AI tools for healthcare. They will produce public rankings of 9 commercial tools before Xmas.  Follow Blackford Middleton on LinkedIn 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 5m

  8. 11/14/2024

    Information Foraging: Crowdsourcing 4AI & Cancer-Killing Tech. Guests: Dr Robin Mann & Dr Honor Magon

    Elon Musk’s Grok and Crowdsourcing Medical Data – Elon Musk invites the public to submit medical images to his AI, Grok, raising serious privacy concerns and questions about AI’s role in medical diagnostics. Australia’s Workforce Report on Healthcare Professionals – Louise and George discuss whether the Australian government’s workforce report is reductive in its vision for the role of tech. Health Technology in Conflict Zones – Health technology innovations are transforming care in war zones, with tools like telemedicine and AI bridging gaps in access and resources for conflict-affected populations. The First Wearable to Kill Cancer Cells – A new FDA-approved wearable device uses electric fields to target and kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells, marking a significant step forward in digital cancer treatments. The results of the US election are in. What might be the impact on global health and digital innovation in health? Remote monitoring in the islands off Ireland gives Kate a trip down memory lane. World-Class Health Information Exchange – We welcome Dr. Robin Mann and Dr. Honor Magon, co-authors of a popular Pulse+IT opinion piece, to discuss the vision for a world-class Health Information Exchange and its potential impact. 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 X Louise | George | Pulse+IT Send us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.news Production by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

    1h 5m
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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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    2024 - 2025
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