Best Australian Design Centre Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS EPISODE: Creative Careers in Medicine: Dr Anni Mekhail on a Career as a Product Manager at Google 31:51

15h ago31:51

31:51

This special bonus episode of Talking HealthTech is a recent episode from one of the shows in the THT Podcast Network - Creative Careers in Medicine. Subscribe to their show below: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/creative-careers-in-medicine-podcast/id1457313295 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0STg3XBXQ90UdwBTeyrM4U?si=…

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EP#104: The power of leadership devolution with Blair Comley PSM 45:34

3d ago45:34

45:34

Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care Blair Comley PSM tells the story of his public service career, and highlights how devolving leadership in the public sector can reduce risk, increase work quality and staff satisfaction. Blair Comley PSM looks back at an outstanding career across the public and private sectors, from designing the …

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449 - Connecting Care Across the Globe. Chris Lucas, Orion Health 18:25

4d ago18:25

18:25

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Chris Lucas, the VP for Digital Care Records at Orion Health. Recorded during the Digital Health Festival 2024, Pete and Chris dive deep into the world of digital care records, health information exchanges (HIEs), and the global landscape of shared care records. They discuss the ev…

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448 - Funding for Health Tech in Dementia & Cognitive Decline 28:34

8d ago28:34

28:34

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch explore funding for health technology in the realm of dementia and cognitive decline. Pete is joined by Dr Kaele Stokes - Executive Director Services, Advocacy and Research at Dementia Australia; Dr Amanda Vrselja - Program Head of CUREator at Brandon Capital; and Kim Smyth - GM Investment at …

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447 - Navigating Healthcare Business Challenges. Hanya Oversby and Jason Borody, Doceo Health 20:47

11d ago20:47

20:47

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Hanya Oversby and Jason Borody, the Co-Founders of Doceo Health, recorded live from the Digital Health Festival 2024. They discuss Doceo Health's innovative membership platform, which is designed to streamline and support business activities for healthcare practices. Hanya and Jason dis…

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EP#103: Changing the climate for wellbeing 38:53

12d ago38:53

38:53

As the UN Climate Change Conference wraps up in Bonn, our Work with Purpose guests Dr Mara Hammerle and Andrew Hudson discuss the link between climate change and wellbeing and share some innovative ideas for greening government procurement. Climate change remains one of the world’s most complex and systemic challenges. With a profound effect on hum…

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446 - Does open interoperability leave the door open to hackers? Chris Royle and Stephen Burmester, Dedalus 54:21

15d ago54:21

54:21

This episode of Talking HealthTech features a conversation taken during a recent live webinar with Chris Royle and Stephen Burmester from Dedalus. We explore interoperability and cybersecurity in healthcare, reflecting on the balance between open standards and security, the implications of recent data breaches, and the future of healthcare technolo…

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445 - Healthcare AI Evolution: From Machine Learning to Generative AI. Melvin Chen, KeyReply 21:00

18d ago21:00

21:00

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Melvin Chen, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of KeyReply. Melvin shares his global perspective and in-depth insights into how KeyReply transforms the healthcare industry with AI-powered solutions. They discuss KeyReply's journey, the rapidly evolving role of AI in healthcar…

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444 - Tearing Down Barriers to Accessing Addiction Treatment. Pia Clinton-Tarestad, Clean Slate Clinic 44:00

22d ago44:00

44:00

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner sits down with Pia Clinton-Tarestad, CEO & Co-Founder of Clean Slate Clinic, a virtual care addiction treatment service provider. Pia shares insights into the barriers individuals face when accessing addiction treatment, the journey that led to the creation of Clean Slate Clinic, the innovat…

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443 - Partnering with consumers living with disability to co-design and test digitally supported models of healthcare. Rebecca Barnden, National Centre for Healthy Ageing 24:32

25d ago24:32

24:32

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner sits down with Rebecca Barnden, Project Manager at the National Centre for Healthy Ageing and PhD Candidate at Monash University. They explore deep into Rebecca's exciting work on developing and testing digitally supported methods to capture consumer needs and preferences within healthcare. …

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EP#102: A blueprint for innovation success with Michael Schwager 43:23

26d ago43:23

43:23

On today’s Work with Purpose episode, Director General of IP Australia, Michael Schwager tells IP Australia’s innovation success story, and how the broader public sector can follow in its steps. Did you know that 57 per cent of IP Australia's staff rate their culture as positively supporting innovation, 18 per cent higher than the APS average? Toda…

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442 - Australian Healthcare Week 2024 Feature Episode 41:34

29d ago41:34

41:34

In this feature episode of Talking HealthTech, recorded at Australian Healthcare Week 2024, a number of industry experts uncover insights and practices transforming the healthcare landscape. Check out conversations with Voni Leighton, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Vitalis Healthcare at Home; Gareth Sherlock, Former Chief Information Officer a…

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441 - Celebrating Clinical Entrepreneurship - Whitney Luxford, Amy Wallis, A/Prof Fiona Brownfoot 34:17

1M ago34:17

34:17

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch engages with three participants from Cohort 2 of AUSCEP, Whitney Luxford, Amy Wallis, and Fiona Brownfoot. These guests share their own entrepreneurial journeys within the Australian healthtech landscape. Whitney discusses her "Fit 2 Fly" project, Amy delves into her telehealth solution "Selsu…

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440 - Fostering Trust in HealthTech through Clinician Collaboration and AI. Sudeep Acharya and Cate Hilliard, MTX 24:27

1M ago24:27

24:27

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Australian Healthcare Week 2024 in Sydney, host Peter Birch sits down with two guests from MTX APAC: Sudeep Acharya, the CEO, and Cate Hilliard, the Director of Health and Human Services. They discuss the nuances of building technology solutions that serve the healthcare industry, the importance of …

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439 - Revolutionising clinician and patient experiences: simple solutions with sophisticated products. Peter Rady, Medicity 23:22

1M ago23:22

23:22

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Peter Rady, the Acting Director at Medicity. In this deep dive, we discuss the practical applications of technology in health care, looking specifically at the inner workings and innovative strides of Medicity. Peter shares how successful solutions are crafted with clinician input…

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EP#101: A masterclass in human-centred design in the public sector 50:30

1M ago50:30

50:30

On today’s Work with Purpose episode, Dr Nina Terry, Bec Bodel and Professor Brenton Prosser help you learn the ropes of human-centred design. In today's complex world, how can the public sector effectively ensure that its policies and programs are centred on the needs of the people they serve? This episode explores human-centered design as one pie…

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438 - Digital Twins: How our healthcare could be enhanced by unlocking evidence and improving clinical trials. 47:04

1M ago47:04

47:04

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, explore the importance of patient-centred approaches, ethical considerations around data privacy, and how Digital Twins can bridge the gap in standardising and personalising cancer treatments. Hear from Andrew Wilson, head of business development at Oncoshot, Prof Nilmini Wickramasinghe from Latrobe University…

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437 - Enhancing patient care through result tracking and management. Paul Deffley, Alcidion. 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch welcomes Paul Deffley, UK Chief Medical Officer, to discuss the importance of diagnostic result handling in healthcare through the use of innovative technology. Paul introduces listeners to Alcidion and its role in revolutionising healthcare systems in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. They …

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436 - Predicting clinical trial success. Saurabh Jain & Damon Rasheed - Trial Key 27:02

2M ago27:02

27:02

In this episode we dive into the intersection of technology and clinical trials. Join our host, Nathan Moore, as he speaks with Damon Rasheed and Saurabh Jain from TrialKey. This episode explores the significant role predictive software plays in optimising the success rates of clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry. Key Takeaways Clinical t…

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EP#100: At the heart of public service with Dr Gordon de Brouwer 44:02

2M ago44:02

44:02

Today, we celebrate 100 episodes of Work with Purpose with a special conversation between two passionate public servants: Dr Gordon de Brouwer, Australian Public Service Commissioner and Thanuri Welaratne, education programs officer at Questacon. Together, they explore Gordon’s extensive career journey, covering the APS reform agenda and his report…

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435 - How Health Practitioners & Employers Can Benefit From Telehealth. Greg Lewin, Updoc 29:10

2M ago29:10

29:10

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch sits down with Greg Lewin, Head of Creative, Communications, & Partnerships at Updoc, to discuss the significant role of telehealth in modern medicine, and how their platform offers services such as psychiatry and chronic condition management. They discuss Updoc's approach to healthcare, focus…

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434 - HIMSS Global 2024, Feature Episode 1:35:56

2M ago1:35:56

1:35:56

During HIMSS Global in Orlando Florida earlier this year, Peter Birch from Talking HealthTech spoke with over 20 different change makers and digital health experts about the current state of healthcare and the role technology plays in shaping its future. Check out some selected interviews in this feature episode of HIMSS 24 on the Talking HealthTec…

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433 - Optimising The Telehealth Journey: Induction Strategies for Success. Sophie Kessler, Coviu 36:58

2M ago36:58

36:58

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we understand how to optimise the telehealth journey with Sophie Kessler from Coviu. Sophie shares insights into the art of onboarding patients to telehealth services and the resources available from Coviu to optimise this process. As we explore ideas and strategies, we aim to empower clinicians to effectively…

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Episode 33 - Working with Traditional Owners to build capacity in native forestry 26:08

2M ago26:08

26:08

WARNING - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised this episode may contain the names or voices of deceased people. A recently completed research project has showcased great potential for the development of sustainable native forestry activities in the Northern Territory led by Traditional Owner communities. In this episode of Wo…

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432 - How AI is transforming EMR implementation. Dr Brian Zimmerman, Microsoft - Nuance 22:14

2M ago22:14

22:14

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Dr Brian Zimmerman to discuss clinical AI-based speech recognition as a tool for healthcare to address workforce shortages, clinician burnout & digital transformation. Dr Zimmerman, an expert in deploying speech recognition platforms in healthcare settings, shares insights from h…

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Public Sector Unearthed – EP#9: The latest buzz: Innovative European wasp control with Daniel Patterson 18:02

2M ago18:02

18:02

Daniel Patterson has always been keen to do good for Canberra’s communities – and their backyards. On this episode of Public Sector Unearthed, the horticulture expert and passionate public servant tells us the story of Canberra’s innovative European Wasp program. Daniel shares how his team manages European wasps in the ACT, by focusing on eco-frien…

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431 - AI in Action: Streamlining GP Clinical Documentation. Kai Van Lieshout & Linus Talacko, Lyrebird Health & Danielle Bancroft, Best Practice Software 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Linus Talacko and Kai Van Lieshout, the co-founders of Lyrebird Health, about efficiency and functionality of their AI-driven documentation tool for healthcare professionals. They are joined by Danielle Bancroft from Best Practice Software who shares insights on the importance of s…

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430 - Navigating Healthcare Challenges: Insights from CCIM 2024 30:28

3M ago30:28

30:28

The demanding environment of healthcare work has long been recognised for contributing to high levels of stress and burnout among practitioners. In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch attends the Creative Careers in Medicine (CCIM) Conference - Meet Me In The Mediverse 2024. He speaks with experts who explore the depth of these challeng…

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429 - Insights from Connect Virtual Care Conference, Sydney 2024 32:13

3M ago32:13

32:13

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Pete attends the Connect Virtual Care Conference 2024 in Sydney. The event was held over 2 days with three distinct but interconnected conferences: * The National Telehealth Conference, * The Medication Safety & Efficiency Conference, * And the newly introduced Hospital in the Home Conference. And they each fo…

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428 - Government and vendor collaboration to improve online booking functionality and access to healthcare 1:00:08

3M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

This episode of Talking HealthTech hosted by Sophie Turner features an in-depth discussion with Travis Hodgson, Chief Operating Officer at Healthdirect Australia, Aaron D’Souza, Strategic Account Manager – Government Programs at MedAdvisor Solutions, and Anish Calpakam, Head of Partnerships at Hot Doc. Together, we explore the integral collaboratio…

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Ep#99: What does a whole-of-nation approach look like for Australia? 29:29

3M ago29:29

29:29

Whilst the ‘whole-of-nation’ approach is not new on the global stage, it is still a relatively new concept in Australian international policy circles. Amidst global challenges that demand more than just government action, it is also becoming increasingly vital. Unlike the familiar whole-of-government strategy, the ‘whole-of-nation’ approach include…

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427 - Understanding CPD Home: New Standards for Clinicians Continuous Professional Learning 29:23

3M ago29:23

29:23

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch sits down with Amit Vohra to discusss some big changes in CPD requirements for clinicians that are already in effect, but many don’t even realise it. Amit explains the origins of CPD Home, the changes in CPD standards, and the impact these changes have on the medical profession. Key Takeaways:…

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426 - No-code infrastructure: A gateway to creating and scaling digital health solutions. Leon Young, Cogniss 44:50

3M ago44:50

44:50

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we sit down with Leon Young, the pioneering Founding CEO of Cogniss, to delve into the transformative world of no-code technology in digital health. Leon shares his journey from a serial entrepreneur to spearheading the no-code movement with Cogniss and reveals how no-code infrastructure is revolutionising the…

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425 - How to master your nervous system at work 28:25

3M ago28:25

28:25

In this episode of Talking Health Tech, Sophie Turner chats with Claire Wu, CEO of Breathe Into Peace. Claire shares her journey from being a therapist to founding Breathe Into Peace, and how her background in mental health has influenced her entrepreneurial pursuits. She discusses the intersection of mental health, entrepreneurship, and technology…

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424 - On Demand Care. Ben Hurst, HotDoc 26:48

3M ago26:48

26:48

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Ben Hurst, CEO of HotDoc, delves into the world of on-demand care and the evolution of healthcare technology. Ben discusses how patients are seeking faster and more convenient healthcare solutions, which requires a shift from the traditional appointment-based care model to an on-demand approach. Join the conve…

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Public Sector Unearthed – EP#8: Unpacking the ACT flexible work program with Matt Padovan and Noel Chan 23:40

3M ago23:40

23:40

In this episode of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, Matt Padovan and Noel Chan from the ACT public service walk us through the organisation’s innovative flexible work program. Having worked on this project well before the world had to grapple with more flexible work demands due to COVID-19, Matt, who is director of flexible work within the ACT …

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422 - Leading Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Elizabeth Koff, Telstra Health 26:08

3M ago26:08

26:08

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch interviews Elizabeth Koff, the Managing Director of Telstra Health. They discuss the critical focus areas for Telstra Health and the journey to revolutionise healthcare through technology. The conversation addresses the risks of cybercrime in a digitised healthcare environment and the measures requ…

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Public Sector Unearthed – EP#7: The story of Fitzroy Crossing community centre with Ewa Griffiths and Zara Nehow 19:36

4M ago19:36

19:36

In episode 7 of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, we hear the success story of the Fitzroy Crossing service centre's redevelopment from Ewa Griffiths and Zara Nehow, who were at the core of this initiative. Their innovative approach involved creating a co-designed space that respects local needs and incorporates elements reflecting cultural aspe…

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420 - Patient engagement and interoperability. Rafic Habib, Clinovera 19:02

4M ago19:02

19:02

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded from Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand, Peter Birch speaks with Rafic Habib, the managing director for Clinovera in the Asia Pacific. Rafic shares insights into his background in healthcare technology and the work that Clinovera does in the global engineering space. The discussion delves into topics such…

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419 - Employer-driven healthcare access. Steve Zinsli, HealthNow 21:01

4M ago21:01

21:01

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand, host Peter Birch speaks with guest Steve Zinsli to talk about the innovative healthcare technology company, HealthNow. Steve Zinsli shares his journey and passion for making healthcare affordable and accessible, discussing how HealthNow is changing the game in the in…

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Extra: Count her in: women’s economic empowerment today and tomorrow 45:21

4M ago45:21

45:21

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is 'Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.' In Australia, progress toward gender equality is ongoing, yet significant challenges remain, particularly in financial security and workforce participation. Additionally, systemic issues like the undervaluation of care and the prevalence of …

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Talking Blood Cancer by The Leukaemia Foundation - Life Beyond the Diagnosis: Peter Geary on Overcoming Myeloma with Positivity and Advocacy 45:01

4M ago45:01

45:01

In this special bonus episode of the Talking HealthTech Podcast, we bring you the first episode of a new Season of The Talking Blood Cancer Podcast, by The Leukaemia Foundation. The Talking Blood Cancer Podcast is a proud member of The Talking HealthTech Podcast Network, the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership…

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418 - Asking the right questions of patients. Blaik Wilson, Cemplicity 23:36

4M ago23:36

23:36

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Digital Health Week NZ, host Peter Birch interviews Blaik Wilson, CEO of Cemplicity, a company specialising in patient-reported measures. Blaik provides insights into the significance of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) in understanding patie…

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417 - Untangling the Clinical Communications Web at Austin Health, FiveP 19:53

4M ago19:53

19:53

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Healthcare Week in Hamilton New Zealand, host Peter Birch speaks with Jane Prowse, CTO of FiveP, and Nicole Hosking, Operations Director for Radiology and Molecular Imaging and Therapy at Austin Health. They discuss the development of the Baret role-based communicator app, a solution that addresses …

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416 - Digital Health Week NZ 2023 by HiNZ 1:24:36

4M ago1:24:36

1:24:36

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with a diverse panel of experts from the healthcare and technology sectors. Recorded during the bustling HiNZ Digital Health Week in Hamilton, New Zealand, this collection of interviews provides a valuable snapshot of the current and future landscape of health informatics in New Zealand…

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EP#98: Decoding ethical AI in Defence 41:02

4M ago41:02

41:02

Trigger warning: This podcast discusses topics related to war and warfare, which some listeners might find distressing. If you need someone to speak with, do not hesitate to contact Beyond Blue’s 24-hour support via 1300 22 4636. As AI continues to evolve, its application in defence raises critical ethical questions. Ensuring the responsible integr…

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415 - Victorian Healthcare Week 2023 Feature Episode 52:23

4M ago52:23

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In this episode, Sophie Turner from Talking HealthTech brings us conversations with a variety of healthcare and technology experts recorded at Victorian Healthcare Week 2023. Key figures include Grahame Grieve discussing the "Sparked" initiative, Rebecca Meynell from the Victorian Department of Health, Cody Johansen from HealtHIE Nevada, Nickola Al…

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414 - The State of Analytics & Interoperability - Where to From Here? Andrew Aho, InterSystems and Robi Karp, Fluffy Spider Technologies 57:26

4M ago57:26

57:26

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch leads a live stream discussion on the current state of analytics and interoperability in the Australian and New Zealand healthcare industry. The episode features guests Robbi Karp, CEO of Fluffy Spider Technologies, specialising in interoperability solutions, and Andrew Aho from InterSystems, …

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413 - HIMSS Outlook & Previews of Upcoming HIMSS Conferences with Hal Wolf 29:56

4M ago29:56

29:56

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch interviews Hal Wolf, President and CEO of HIMSS, a global nonprofit with over 125,000 members advocating for the transformation of healthtech through information and technology. They discuss key highlights and must-see speakers and topics at the upcoming HIMSS 24, critical issues in healthtech…

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412 - ANDHealth Summit 2023 Highlights: International Expansion and Digital Health Trends Translated 30:48

5M ago30:48

30:48

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we bring you the highlights from the ANDHealth Digital Health Summit in Melbourne. Featuring industry leaders and experts from across the globe, the summit focused on international market expansion and digital health trends. The discussion delves into the challenges and insights gained while navigating the US …

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