Talking HealthTech

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Serge Lauriou from My Medic Watch about integrating smart technology in healthcare, focusing on their smartwatch applications.

This episode was recorded during HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas and discusses My Medic Watch's journey and future direction, highlighting consumer and provider benefits.

Key Takeaways:

• Purpose and Scope: My Medic Watch develops smartwatch applications that detect seizures, falls, and cardiac events, aiming to provide immediate assistance through automated alerts to caregivers.
• Data and AI Integration: The company is leveraging AI and machine learning to predict medical events before they occur, potentially preventing falls and seizures.
• Consumer and B2B Shifts: Initially a consumer-focused product, My Medic Watch is transitioning to a B2B model to better integrate into healthcare systems and provide comprehensive patient monitoring.
• Commercial Smartwatches: The application is designed to work on existing commercial smartwatches, utilising their health data and sensors.
• Predictive Analytics: Emphasis on capturing continuous health data to create predictive models for medical events, highlighting a proactive approach in healthcare.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Mani Sahihi and Luke Fletcher from Foxo at HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas. 

Recorded at The Venetian Expo Center, this episode explores Foxo's growth journey, its innovative solutions in secure communication within healthcare, and its expansion from radiology into other sectors such as hospitals, pathology, and pharmacies.

Key Takeaways:

📈 Growth Beyond Radiology: Foxo's initial focus was on secure communication in radiology, but they have significantly expanded their platform to encompass hospitals, pathology, pharmacy, and primary care.

🔒 Secure Communication: The foundation remains secure communication, but it now includes document sharing, video, and messaging capabilities, all designed to navigate industry challenges like bureaucracy and policy.

🌍 US Market Relevance: Foxo's solutions address communication challenges in Australia and the US, adapting to local needs while solving common issues in healthcare communication.

🔄 Change Management and Adoption: Successful integration into existing systems can simplify change management and increase adoption rates, crucial for platforms like Foxo.

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n this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Regina Akacich speaks with Steven McPhail, Amina Tariq, and Sundresan Naicker from the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI) about the state of digital health, the misconceptions around predictive models, and the need for a systems approach to healthcare innovation.

Key Takeaways

• AI's Potential: AI plugins for telehealth can help physiotherapists measure joint angles and range of motion, while AI for wound care management offers objective feedback. Generative AI is also being explored for the development of new drugs.
• Caution with AI: The importance of focusing on preventative medicine and the need for skepticism about AI's rapid advancements without fully understanding their implications.
• Ethical Concerns and Data Privacy: There are significant ethical concerns and data privacy issues surrounding AI, particularly when summarizing call notes and scraping emails.
• Balancing AI and Humzan Touch: The importance of using AI to augment human capabilities rather than replace them, ensuring the human touch in patient care remains vital.
• Future of AI in HealthTech: Envisioning a future where AI assists in reducing clinician burnout, improving health outcomes, and lowering costs while fostering innovation and start-ups in the healthtech space.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with William Hadden, the Managing Director of Oneview Healthcare for the ANZ region. 

They discuss Oneview's Care Experience Platform, its impact on patient care, and the importance of technology integration in healthcare settings.

Key Takeaways:

• Oneview Care Experience Platform: Oneview provides a platform that enhances patient care and optimizes care team workflows within hospital settings through technology.
• Comprehensive Patient Care: The platform offers more than entertainment. It includes features for patient distraction, communication, targeted education, and meal ordering, contributing to a more comfortable and controlled hospital stay.
• Discharge Planning: The system aids in discharge planning by providing workflows for staff to ensure patients are well-prepared for discharge with necessary information and medications.
• Adaptability and Integration: Oneview’s platform allows hospitals to start small and scale up. It integrates with various hospital systems, offering seamless interoperability.
• Challenges in Implementation: Emphasis on solving real problems, change management, and ensuring the technology is user-friendly and has a low overhead for staff.
• Creative Uses and Future Potential: Stories of unique uses of the platform highlight its flexibility. Future enhancements include AI integration and a mobile offering to further lower the barriers and costs of technology implementation in hospitals.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Landell Archer from Pexip about the integration of AI in healthcare and its potential impacts on multiple sectors. 

Landell shares her journey from being an exercise physiologist to working in health technology. 

She discusses how AI is applied in health care, defence, government, justice and the ethical considerations involved.

Key Takeaways:

• AI's Potential: AI plugins for telehealth can help physiotherapists measure joint angles and range of motion, while AI for wound care management offers objective feedback. Generative AI is also being explored for the development of new drugs.
• Caution with AI: The importance of focusing on preventative medicine and the need for scepticism about AI's rapid advancements without fully understanding their implications.
• Ethical Concerns and Data Privacy: There are significant ethical concerns and data privacy issues surrounding AI, particularly when summarising call notes and scraping emails.
• Balancing AI and Human Touch: The importance of using AI to augment human capabilities rather than replace them, ensuring the human touch in patient care remains vital.
• Future of AI in HealthTech: Envisioning a future where AI assists in reducing clinician burnout, improving health outcomes, and lowering costs while fostering innovation and start-ups in the healthtech space.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Steven Parrish, Chief Medical Information Officer at Dedalus, and Viti Handyside, Product Manager for ORBIS EMR at Dedalus, about how digital clinical solutions can impact clinician retention and recruitment. 

This special live recording touches on balancing clinical workflows with patient needs and provides insights into integrating AI, telehealth, and other technologies in healthcare. 

The episode also discusses the current challenges facing the healthcare workforce in Australia and worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

🗂️ Traditional EMRs can be cumbersome and need improvements to streamline clinician tasks and reduce redundant documentation.

🤝 The alignment of clinician workflows with patient engagement can be supported by technology like AI, dashboards, and telehealth.

🔗 Healthcare service fragmentation requires integrating in-person and virtual care for a cohesive system.

🛠️ Effective training and customization of technology solutions are essential to suit clinical workflows.

🗣️Involving clinicians and patients in discussions about technological advancements can ensure meaningful improvements.

💼 Addressing clinician burnout through well-integrated technology solutions is necessary for improving job satisfaction and retention.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Craig Tucker from Yooralla and Dr. Bryan Tan from Salesforce about Yooralla's digital transformation journey in the context of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other sectors. 

This discussion explores the complexities of disability care, the challenges in regulatory compliance, and the role of technology as an enabler for clients and the workforce.

This episode was recorded during Victorian Healthcare Week 2024 in Melbourne, Australia, capturing the dynamic and informative conversations at the event.

Key Takeaways:

• Digital Transformation in Disability Care: Yooralla’s journey towards becoming more digitally eco-friendly is highlighted, showing how technology supports clients and workforce efficiency.
• Regulatory Environment and Compliance: The evolving regulatory requirements in the disability and aged care sectors necessitate agile and scalable tech solutions to ensure compliance and improve service delivery.
• Use of Salesforce Platform: Yooralla leverages Salesforce to manage back-office processes and enable front-facing digital tools for clients and staff.
• Importance of Data Quality: Emphasis on ensuring data governance and the ethical use of data to support AI-driven decisions in client care.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Ruby Hartley speaks with Sarah Weller from Movember, Professor Bogda Koczwara from Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, and Cindy Toms from Cancer Australia about the importance of integrating patient feedback into cancer care through advanced health technology. 

They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the Pan Cancer initiative, focusing on data standardisation, interoperability, and the role of patient-reported outcomes in enhancing cancer treatment.

Key Takeaways:

• Effective cancer treatment needs technology capable of managing longitudinal data across various healthcare providers and systems over extended periods.
• The interoperability of patient-reported outcomes is key to comparing care quality among different health settings and improving targeted care delivery.
• The Pan Cancer initiative aims to standardise and unify data collection nationwide, addressing differences in jurisdictional technologies and infrastructures.
• Future healthcare scenarios envision real-time feedback on patient outcomes, providing immediate care adjustments for better management.
• National benchmarking could help identify high-risk populations, guiding targeted training and better medication accessibility.
• The initiative by Movember aims to standardise patient-reported outcomes across cancer types in Australia, facilitating improved healthcare systems and decision-making processes.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with key leaders from Oracle Health during the Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. The episode features conversations with Shanna Adamic, Executive Director of the Oracle Health Foundation; Sam Lambson, Vice President of Interoperability at Oracle Health; and Philip Loya, Lead Business Developer and Market Strategist at Oracle Health.

They talk about a range of topics, including eliminating healthcare barriers for children worldwide, the importance of data integration for patient care, the challenges of achieving global interoperability, and how Oracle Health is localising its capabilities to meet the needs of the Australian healthcare ecosystem.

Shanna Adamic:

• Shanna shares her personal health journey, including her battle with a life-threatening brain tumour, and how it has influenced her work at the Oracle Health Foundation.
• The Oracle Health Foundation’s mission to remove healthcare barriers for children worldwide, providing essential medical support to those in need.

Sam Lambson:

• The ongoing challenges of achieving interoperability in healthcare, particularly regarding data sharing across systems.
• The potential role of a national Health Information Exchange (HIE) strategy in addressing interoperability issues in Australia.

Philip Loya:

• The importance of technology in simplifying healthcare processes, enabling clinicians to focus more on patient care.
• The impact of localising Oracle Health’s capabilities to improve healthcare infrastructure in Australia.

• [00:01:23] - Shanna Adamic discusses her health journey and the Oracle Health Foundation.
• [00:08:56] - Sam Lambson talks about interoperability challenges and solutions.
• [00:19:59] - Philip Loya on technology’s role in healthcare and localising solutions for Australia.

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In this special bonus episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Consumer Health Partnerships, the latest addition to the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network.

Hosted by Shelley Thomson and produced in collaboration with the Patient Experience Agency, this new podcast is all about meaningful, patient-driven change in healthcare.

Consumer Health Partnerships is designed for healthcare professionals who are committed to putting patients at the centre of care. Each episode dives into how co-designing healthcare with consumers can lead to more impactful and compassionate care. Shelley and her guests—leaders, innovators, and advocates—explore what it means to collaborate with patients in building a system that serves everyone more effectively.

In the debut episode, Shelley speaks with Jorja Campbell and Brianna McCoola from Queensland Health. Together, they discuss the creation of a “Practice Guide to Adolescent and Young Adult Care” and highlight the benefits of bringing young voices into healthcare design. Through flexible and meaningful engagement, they’ve co-created a guide that reflects the real needs and experiences of young people in the healthcare system.

This podcast is essential listening for digital health professionals, clinicians, practice managers, and health leaders looking to integrate patient insights into their work. If you’re keen on improving services and building trust with patients, Consumer Health Partnerships offers practical strategies and inspiring stories to get you there.

💡 Don’t miss out—subscribe to Consumer Health Partnerships on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Patient Experience Agency Website: https://www.patientexperienceagency.com.au/podcast

This show is part of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network, offering the latest in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, and more. Discover the network at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.

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