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.

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