Talking HealthTech

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Making the healthcare needs of the vulnerable a priority with technology.

In this episode, we hear from three seasoned professionals about the potential benefits of technology for solving healthcare problems among the vulnerable. You’ll also learn about who is actually a vulnerable person and how vendors, developers and healthcare providers can go about identifying and supporting their needs. 

Richard Taggart at the time of this recording was the CIO at Sydney Local Health District. Christina Igasto is the Chief Digital Health Officer and CIO at Western Sydney Local Health District and Nicole Nixon is the CEO of Five Faces. 

Five Faces creates digital experiences for complex patient journeys.

Whether you're a healthcare vendor, developer, clinician or part of a healthcare delivery facility, this episode is for you! 

Join us as we discuss the technology-related issues and solutions surrounding those within the vulnerable communities in Australia.  

You’ll also learn more about how vulnerable communities influence technology that is rolled out to health districts and how we can future-proof sustainable solutions to care for vulnerable people in the face of emerging and automated technologies. 

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To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Five Faces, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here. 

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Medical bionics - innovations fusing diverse technologies to transform lives

Dr. Robyn Stokes is CEO of Bionics Queensland.

Bionics Queensland is a platform for scientists, researchers, healthcare consumers, clinicians, and investors to collaborate and develop bionic innovations that can transform lives, with the aim of fast-tracking their discovery, development, and commercialization.

Discover the fast-growing realm of deeptech innovation in healthcare by tuning into this episode, which explores the fusion of neuroscience, microelectronics, biomechanics, robotics, imaging and AI, digital twin tech, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine to create the next generation of transformative devices, treatments, and implants. The conversation highlights the importance of partnerships, opportunities, and challenges in driving discovery and commercialization in Australia.

Listen to this interview with Dr. Robyn Stokes from Bionics Queensland about deeptech innovation in health, combining technologies to create new devices and treatments, with a focus on challenges, opportunities, and partnerships for commercialization in Australia. 

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GPs face countless challenges, but HotDoc is helping to solve them one by one.

In this episode, we hear from a CEO and founder about the trials and successes of HotDoc over the past few years. He also dives into the problems faced by GPs on a day-to-day and how different models of operation can help business-wise and also with care delivery. In addition, this episode covers an emerging healthcare delivery model- asynchronous service.

Join us as we discuss the issues that GPs are having and look at the approach of HotDoc in remedying these problems.

You’ll also learn more about how simple changes to the means of operating can help both patients and healthcare providers get a win-win out of each encounter. Plus, get statistics surrounding clinician retention and burnout.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch interviews Vidya Nallamad from Net-Health, a remote patient monitoring software that focuses on lifestyle conditions.

Net-Health aims to improve the quality of life of patients by providing tools to manage their health. The platform is user-friendly, accessible via mobile devices, and is currently being used in over 25 hospitals in Australia.

Net-Health is also partnering with a hospital in Kenya to help pregnant women with diabetes. Birch and Nallamad discuss the challenges of scaling a software platform globally, such as ensuring cultural sensitivity and compliance with local regulations.

Net-Health's focus on patient outcomes and health economics for hospitals has resulted in peer-reviewed research papers that demonstrate the platform's effectiveness.

The platform saves an average of 45 to 50 minutes of clinician time per patient without compromising patient care, making it particularly useful for patients with chronic illnesses.

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Nicholas Dogulin is an experienced Dental Practice Growth Specialist, and he helps dental clients fill their appointment books measurably and profitably.

Dental Rank is a Sydney-based digital marketing firm that specialises in SEO solutions for Australian dentists.

Learn about building a solid marketing strategy for your dental practice, the power of using tech to automate marketing activities, how to go about reactivating dormant patients, and a lot more.

Have you ever thought of leveling up the digital presence of your dental clinic? This episode will discuss some of the challenges that dental clinic owners may face, particularly when it comes to marketing their practice. Although we're looking at a dental clinic, this is a great episode for anyone looking to re-energise their marketing strategy in order to attract more customers while remaining tactful in healthcare.

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Great minds in a great space discussing the matter of digital health!

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In this episode, we hear the opinions of numerous attendees and speakers from the AIDH Digital Health Summit ‘22, where they explored digital health advances in hospital and primary and community care from the frontline to the back office in metro, rural, and regional New South Wales.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, a woman in leadership, a member of the indigenous community, or simply curious about the latest trends in healthtech, this episode is for you!

Join us as we discuss the many advancements taking place in digital health as well as the potential for more innovation and the benefits they hold for all stakeholders.

You’ll also learn more about the technology challenges being faced by the indigenous community, how digital health can solve workforce problems in aged care and how policy and procedure changes can shift the dial to create a better tomorrow where digital health becomes simply healthcare.

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Esha Oberois is the CEO & Founder of Leora and Afea Care Services.

Leora, illuminates the field of mental health as a virtual self-care companion and personal mental health advocate.

Discover the impact of conversational AI in mental health with Leora's virtual self-care coach. Gain insights into Esha Oberoi's journey as Leora's CEO and founder in AI and mental health. Explore chatbot potential, avatar design, user feedback, and collaboration to scale up and make a global impact

Unlock the power of conversational AI in mental health with Leora's virtual self-care coach

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Joe Halavazis is the Senior Account Executive at BindiMaps.

BindiMaps uses simple audio instructions to help users navigate indoor spaces and find their way to their desired location. It provides accurate location information and the best possible route to reach the destination.

Check out this insightful interview with Joe Halavazis from BindiMaps, where he discusses the importance of wayfinding in healthcare and how it can contribute to creating a more inclusive service.

In this episode you will learn how BindiMaps’ technology solution that is helping to improve accessibility and wayfinding in healthcare facilities for everyone, including those with disabilities or other challenges that make navigation difficult. The founder's experience of limited accessibility tools inspired the app, which uses a proprietary language to provide navigation cues and maps, with features such as wheelchair and autism-friendly routes. By prioritizing accessibility, Bindi Maps creates a more inclusive healthcare system, improving the patient experience and reducing missed appointments and complaints, and reinvesting resources into clinical solutions.

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Have you ever wondered how healthcare organisations keep their networks secure and up-to-date with the latest industry standards?

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Swan, a technical account manager at Extreme Networks, to explore the critical role that network management plays in delivering high-quality patient care.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the latest trends in healthtech, this episode is for you!

Join us as we discuss the key considerations for building a reliable network infrastructure, from reducing operational overhead to mitigating cybersecurity risks.

We'll also delve into the importance of network communication and how it impacts patient outcomes. So tune in and discover why a strategic approach to network management is essential for driving innovation and improving healthcare delivery.

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Jerry Kennard is the CEO of Evoke Projects and the founder of the Practice Success Collective.

Evoke Projects specialises in healthcare and workplace design, whereas Practice Success Collective is a network of experts who provide holistic support to practice owners as they embark on the journey of starting or purchasing their own practice, and then growing their business to achieve success.

This episode is about the trends within clinic fit-outs in Australia, people-centric practice, and holistic clinic design.

If you’re a practice owner looking for ways to improve your practice, this episode might help you. In this episode, you will learn about the priorities and trends within clinic fit-outs in Australia, what this whole concept of a people-centric practice actually is, the importance of taking a more holistic approach to the physical design of a clinic, and a lot more.

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To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Evoke Projects, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here. 

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