Talking HealthTech

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Elaria Paul, Product Portfolio Manager for Consumer Engagement at Global Health - MasterCare.

They explore the concept of the digital front door, exploring its impact on patient engagement, healthcare accessibility, and the integration of modern technologies like telehealth and smart forms in the healthcare sector.

Key Takeaways

• Digital Front Door: An all-in-one patient engagement platform designed to streamline patient interactions and improve communication between clinicians and patients.
• Patient Empowerment: Enables patients to manage their healthcare needs through online appointment scheduling, video consultations, and access to personal health records.
• Clinician Benefits: Reduces hospital admissions by increasing access to community healthcare services, streamlining workflows, and potentially increasing profitability.
• Continuous Improvement: The role of regular user feedback and advanced testing in refining the platform and maintaining security.
• Emerging Technologies: How Global Health - MasterCare is incorporating AI and other emerging technologies to enhance healthcare delivery.

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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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This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Medicubes. Subscribe to their show below:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/medicubes/id1635000183

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H6hJ1lMo8Wt5OK2rzLFkZ

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In this episode of Medicubes, join hosts Chris, Riwka, and Kim as they delve into the latest changes in chronic disease management and the GP aged care incentives.

Focusing on how the new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) updates will impact practice management, primary care, and specialists across Australia. Discussing the easing of the administrative burden associated with chronic disease management, the introduction of MyMedicare registration for chronic care patients, and the anticipated changes to aged care incentives. Giving insights into the upcoming MBS item numbers and how practices should prepare for these significant changes.

Read the Medicare Benefits Schedule updates here: https://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/51DB00BFCAE778D9CA258B7F007C1FB8/$File/PDF%20Version%20-%20Upcoming%20Changes%20to%20Chronic%20Disease%20Management%20MBS%20Items%20%E2%80%93%20Overview.PDF

Key Talking Points:

• MBS Updates: New item numbers for chronic disease management will come into effect on 1st November 2024, aiming to simplify the process and improve patient care. 
• Chronic Disease Management: Administrative burdens around team care arrangements and the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) allocation will be reduced, focusing more on outcomes and patient reviews. 
• MyMedicare Registration: Registration becomes crucial for practices to ensure they can provide and claim for chronic disease management plans for their patients. 
• Aged Care Incentives: The new structure requires annual service plans, regular care planning, and quarterly service delivery, with compliance checks on the quality and spread of the care provided. 
• Data and Modelling: Practices are encouraged to use data tools and modelling to understand financial impacts and ensure sustainability. 
• Fee Structures: Discussed the potential for practices to introduce gap fees or private billing for care planning services. 

Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss an episode, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you found the discussion valuable. Visit www.medicubes.com.au for previous episodes and more information.

Medicubes is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network – the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation. Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.

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Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Ian Burgess, CEO of the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA). They delve into the complexities and opportunities within the medtech industry, discussing its growth, challenges, and the upcoming MTAA conference. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including regulatory barriers, digital health, innovation, and the sustainability of Australia's healthcare system.

To learn more and register for the MTAA Medtech Conference 2024 in Sydney visit here: https://www.mtaa.org.au/medtech-conference

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Medtech: Ian Burgess explains the broad scope of medical technology, from simple devices like tongue depressors to advanced digital medtech, emphasizing the integration of digital health into the ecosystem.
• Industry Challenges: The discussion highlights challenges such as regulatory barriers, data governance, and the need for improved reimbursement pathways for digital medtech.
• Healthcare System: Australia boasts a high-quality healthcare system but faces sustainability issues. The conversation focuses on the need to treat health as an investment rather than simply cutting costs.
• Private Health System: Ian outlines the financial pressures on private hospitals and the disparity in profitability between medical technology providers and private health insurers.
• MTAA Medtech Conference: The upcoming conference, themed "Connected Today, Transform Tomorrow," aims to address these challenges and bring together various stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem to discuss innovative solutions.

Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.

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Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Dr Angus Ritchie and Dr Andrew Wilson from Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) to explore the intricate ways technology, particularly advanced clinical documentation systems like Dragon Medical One, is utilised to alleviate the pressures of rising healthcare demands.

Angus and Andrew offer insights from both strategic and frontline perspectives, discussing the challenges faced by SLHD's innovative solutions being implemented and what the future holds for digital health.

Key Takeaways:

• Tech-Driven Efficiency: Digital technology plays a critical role in reducing staff burnout and meeting rising healthcare demands without compromising care quality.
• Dragon Medical One: Dragon Medical One is a cloud-based speech recognition tool that has dramatically improved clinical documentation efficiency during the COVID pandemic.
• Mental Health Focus: Speech recognition has positively impacted the mental health sector by providing more contemporaneous, detailed, and dynamic documentation.
• Future of Digital Health: Future trends, including advanced clinical documentation systems that transcribe, interpret emotional nuances, and automate procedural tasks for clinicians, were highlighted.

Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.

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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.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by A/Prof Vikram Palit, Dr Phil Tong, and Rosie Wilson to discuss the changing landscape of healthcare information and access in Australia.

They explore the effectiveness of Consultmed’s Advice & Guidance capability in facilitating specialist care, reducing unnecessary hospital visits, and providing educational value for GPs.

Rosie also shares her personal challenges within the healthcare system and the potential benefits of efficient referral processes.

Key Takeaways

• System Deficiencies: There is a concerning trend of patients resorting to alternative means of obtaining healthcare information due to the limitations of the current system.
• Specialist Access Improvement:  Rosie shares her perspective as a patient, emphasising the critical need for timely specialist access and efficient GP-sourced specialist advice.
• Advice & Guidance:  This innovative platform enables quicker specialist consultations, educates GPs, and can significantly improve patient management before and during specialist appointments.
• Technological Integration:  Discussions on how technology can bridge the gap in specialist care access, potentially reducing wait times and hospital presentations.
• Educational Component: The Advice & Guidance platform offers GPs the opportunity to earn CPD points while improving their knowledge through specialist advice.

Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.

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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.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Linden Bungey and Desleigh Smith from Ocean Health Systems about their innovative contributions to digital health.

Recorded during HIC 2024, the conversation explores Ocean Health Systems' products, their applications in infection control and staff health, and the importance of data-driven decision-making in healthcare settings.

Key Takeaways

• Ocean Health Systems has been in the digital health space for 25 years and is now focusing on new and innovative products.
• The company uses openEHR standards to develop archetypes and templates that simplify the interface between clinicians and developers.
• Products like Multiprac are helping healthcare facilities improve infection control by streamlining data entry and providing real-time analytics.
• Immunise aims to streamline staff health and vaccination records, improving workplace health and safety.
• - Ocean Health Systems plans to expand its reach globally and collaborate with industry partners to integrate and utilise data effectively further.

Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we speak with Tim Boyle, CEO of ARCS Australia; Annree Wogan, Co-founder of ADORA Coaching & Leadership; Nick Northcott, Founder of Chrysalis Advisory; Guy Tsafnat, Founder of Evidentli; Stefan Mazy, CEO of DermR Health Solutions; and Matt Dun, Professor of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Research at the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.

This episode was recorded at the ARCS Annual Conference 2024 and explored various topics such as leadership development, the convergence of medical technologies, data harmonisation using AI, innovative healthcare solutions, patient engagement, and the professional growth of the medtech and pharmaceutical sectors.

Key Takeaways

• Leadership Development and Team Performance: The significance of developing leadership and collaboration skills within executive teams is discussed, focusing on the Maximising Team Performance framework.
• Innovative Medical Devices: Insights are shared into developing a next-generation hydrogel condom and the stringent quality and manufacturing standards involved.
• Data Integration and AI: Evidentli’s approach to using AI for cleaning and harmonising real-world health data enhances precision and integration in healthcare applications.
• Healthcare Advancements: A new method for skin cancer testing is introduced, which reduces unnecessary biopsies and costs by utilising micro-needle structures and gene assays.
• Patient Engagement and Data-Driven Research: The importance of embedding patient and family perspectives in drug development to improve outcomes and integrate research efforts is emphasised.
• ARCS Transformation and Industry Support: ARCS Australia has evolved into a professional association supporting the broader medtech and pharmaceutical sectors by providing networking and learning opportunities.

Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website. We also recorded many more interviews during ARCS 2024 and can’t include them all in this episode, so head over to our YouTube channel to catch the rest!

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Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - The Good GP. Subscribe to their show below:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-good-gp/id1212751478

Spotify: https://spotify.com/show/5Rw9eohsYjvMFKKyMWMKl6

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In this episode of The Good GP, hosts Dr Tim Koh and Dr Sean Stevens speak with Geoffrey Sayer, CEO of Medtech, at the Digital Health Festival 2024. Geoffrey introduces Medtech, an electronic health record system designed to service practices in Australia and New Zealand, providing a comprehensive patient practice management system (PMS).

Beginning with an overview of Medtech's capabilities and its market presence. Geoffrey highlights the importance of having a flexible and future-proof PMS that allows for customization and integration with other software applications adaptable to the diverse needs of general practices.

Geoffrey explains the concept of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and their role in enabling third-party software to interact with Medtech's system. He introduces Medtech’s Application Layer Exchange (ALEX®), a sandbox environment where developers can create and test new applications that integrate with their PMS. This fosters an ecosystem of innovation, allowing practices to customise their systems to meet specific requirements.

Dr Sean Stevens queries about the potential of an app store for PMS, to which Geoffrey acknowledges the growing trend but emphasises the need for standardised APIs to ensure cross-vendor compatibility. They then explore the technical feasibility for GPs to develop or commission customised applications, enhancing their practice management experience.

Geoffrey predicts a hybrid model of PMS combining local servers with cloud-based services, advancements in inbox management, and an increase in AI-assisted functions. He acknowledges the appetite amongst GPs for more innovative, flexible solutions and the role that smarter data integration, particularly with wearable devices, will play in the future.

The Good GP Podcast is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialisation.

Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network

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Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Khika Withnell, Mariah Amjad, and Dr Megan Young from Women's Health Road about their approaches to women's health care, the integration of technology, and patient education.

They discuss the clinic's mission, the importance of interoperability in health care, and how AI tools transform patient interactions.

Key Takeaways:

• The team elaborates on Women's Health Road's comprehensive and compassionate health care model, which includes the Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Hub.
• The role of AI, specifically the AI scribe called Heidi, is covered extensively. It assists in reducing administrative burdens, thus improving patient-clinician interactions.
• Patient education and advocacy are critical themes, with initiatives like the Bleed Better campaign aiming to raise awareness about heavy menstrual bleeding.
• Discussions included insights into future projects and how Women's Health Road plans to improve patient pathways through technology and personalised education.

Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.

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Use the free Talking HealthTech Glossary for plain-English explanations of digital health terms, acronyms and concepts across the industry: talkinghealthtech.com/glossary.