

Talking HealthTech
Talking HealthTech
Conversations with clinicians, vendors, policy makers and decision makers to promote innovation and collaboration for better healthcare enabled by technology.
Learn about digital health, medical devices, medtech, biotech, health informatics, life sciences, aged care, disability, commercialisation, startups and so much more.
Learn about digital health, medical devices, medtech, biotech, health informatics, life sciences, aged care, disability, commercialisation, startups and so much more.
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Feb 2, 2023 • 20min
327 - The untapped potential of digital care coordination. Leanne Anderson, Data Capture Experts
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aVq-970fIYkLeanne Anderson is the Account Director at Data Capture Experts. Data Capture Experts is a Melbourne-based software company specialising in Digital Workflow Transformation solutions.In this episode, Pete and Leanne discuss digital care coordination, the benefits of getting clinical data upfront for billing and reporting, balancing a purpose-driven and a flexible solution plus, lots more. Check out the episode and full show notes here.To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Data Capture Experts, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here. Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit here.

Jan 30, 2023 • 30min
326 - Enabling faster engagement of technology with adoption teams. Spring Summit 2022 Feature Episode
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JG180rbwuLsThere will always be new tech to implement; so, how do we get the adoption bit right?David Kim runs the implementation and adoption teams at 3M’s Health Information Systems division. Karen Snee works in clinical informatics at the Sunshine Coast Health Health Service.3M Health Information Systems is committed to creating more time to care and leading the shift from volume to value-based care. In this episode, Pete features a panel discussion with Karen and David surrounding enabling faster engagement of technology with adoption teams. This episode is chock full of information regarding the successful adoption of technology, including some approaches that are ideal to ensure all stakeholders are satisfied and clinicians aren’t left in the cold. Tune in to learn more!Check out the episode and full show notes here.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit here.

Jan 26, 2023 • 32min
325 - The patient paper trail. Spring Summit 2022 Feature Episode
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RQVpuW6L43ACan Australia go from laggard to leap frog when it comes to digital health adoption?Berne Gibbons is the Head of Strategies and Partnerships at InfoMedix. Chris Mitchell is the Chief Information and Digital Officer at Hunter New England LHD. David Tralaggan is a Co-founder of CDIA.In this episode, explore the use of paper in the healthcare sector, how it inhibits digital progress, data accessibility and much more. This one was recorded at the recent Talking HealthTech Spring Summit - a full day virtual event held every quarter for THT+ Members. For more information and learn about the upcoming Summer Summit in 2023, visit the Talking HealthTech website.Check out the episode and full show notes here.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit here.

Jan 23, 2023 • 29min
324 - Interoperability; feasible goal or holy grail? Spring Summit 2022 Feature Episode
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P_PPx5ZufzYDo dreams really come true with interoperability?Danielle Bancroft from Best Practice Software, Kate Ebrill from CSIRO, Alex Duong from Monash Health and Dr Brent Barker.Best Practice Software is the leading practice management software. Helping practices focus on what matters most, their patients.In this episode, Danielle has a panel discussion with Brent, Alex and Kate surrounding interoperability in healthcare.If you missed the THT Spring Summit, tune into the episode to learn more about one of the riveting panel discussions on various topics and issues in health tech as these guests tackle interoperability and its pathways! Check out the episode and full show notes here.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit here.

Jan 19, 2023 • 37min
323 - Utilising objective measures in healthcare. Matt Green, The Wesley Hospital Brisbane
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube hereWhat if it were easier to measure and relay your patients’ progress? Matt Green is the Rehabilitation Lead for Outpatients at The Wesley Hospital in Brisbane. He is also Head of High Performance with the Brisbane Lions Women's AFL team The Wesley Hospital is one of Australia’s iconic and largest private, not-for-profit hospitals situated in the heart of Brisbane.In this episode which was recorded live at VALD’s Alta Clinic in Brisbane with an audience of some forty to fifty THT+ Members and guests, Pete and Matt look at the implementation of objective measuring in healthcare, its ROI benefits, getting clinicians to buy in, the potential impact it may have on patient outcome and much more. This episode covers a path less explored; objective measuring in healthcare. We hear from a guest who has extensive experience in the sports measurement industry about the application of similar principles in healthcare. Check out the episode and full show notes here.To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at VALD, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here. Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit here.

Jan 16, 2023 • 28min
322 - BioTech Investment - AusBioInvest 2022 Feature Episode
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv7hOIKkcxcThe latest episode of Talking HealthTech features interviews with three industry leaders who appeared at the AusBioInvest 2022 event in Perth. Dr Nilay Thakar, Principal of ARCH Venture Partners, delves into the mind of a venture capitalist and how to build an innovative biotech company. Dr Daniel Getts, Co-Founder and CEO of Myeloid Therapeutics, shares his insight into leveraging opportunities to accelerate innovation in Australia and the US. Finally, Dr Arjun Goyal, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Vida Ventures, talks about translating groundbreaking science into new medicines in the 21st century. Check out the episode and full show notes here.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit here.

Jan 12, 2023 • 24min
321 - Data-driven healthcare, pharmacies in the pandemic & cybersecurity in hospitals. RSM Health Business & Technology Conference Feature Episode.
Experts discuss data-driven healthcare, adapting pharmacies in pandemic, and cybersecurity in hospitals at RSM Health Business & Technology Conference. Emphasizing the importance of technology, patient care, and security measures in the healthcare industry.

Jan 9, 2023 • 22min
320 - Prescription for Success: Lessons from the Doctor Diaries Podcast. Hanya Oversby, HBN
Hanya Oversby is a director at Health Business Network, a business consultancy that helps medical professionals with strategic planning and connecting with other businesses, especially startups and those looking to grow. In this episode, Hanya discusses the value of inviting successful entrepreneurial doctors to speak on the show and share their insights and ideas with the audience. She talks about the importance of working closely with clients to discuss business plans and increase valuation when it comes to successfully selling a medical practice.Other topics that may be covered in this episode include the equity model, which involves giving doctors ownership shares in the institution where they work, and the challenge of negotiating from a purely business perspective as a medical professional. Hanya also shares her thoughts on the importance of maintaining a balance between the demand for services and the expenses required to provide them in order to create a sustainable healthcare system.Hanya and her team at Health Business Network have worked with medical professionals who are dedicated to becoming leaders in their field and providing the best possible care for their patients. They have also helped clients navigate the challenges of negotiating in the healthcare industry and finding creative solutions to problems.In this episode, Hanya shares stories from entrepreneurial doctors who have found innovative ways to bring value to their patients, such as the radiologist who worked with a spinal surgeon and a neurologist to develop and offer ultrasound technology as a treatment for Parkinson's disease tremors. She discusses the importance of having a clear understanding of one's value to the company, whether the potential clients are hospital developers or pharmaceutical companies.Listen to this episode to learn more about how Health Business Network supports medical professionals in achieving their goals and making a positive impact in healthcare. Don't miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights and tips for success in the medical field.Full article available on the Talking HealthTech website here.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit here.

Jan 2, 2023 • 21min
319 - Leveraging Telehealth to Achieve Your Diet and Nutrition Goals with a Dietitian. Chloe McLeod, Verde Nutrition Co
In this episode Pete discusses the role of a dietitian and the importance of proper nutrition with Chloe McLeod, a registered dietitian and founder of Verde Nutrition Company.In this episode, you can expect to learn:The duties of a dietitian and how they can assist individuals in achieving their health goals through informed food choices and adequate nutrientsThe benefits of telehealth, including accessibility and the ability to conduct consultations remotelyThe role of dietitians in the medical field, including working with other professionals and providing clinical referrals for patients with chronic diseases or eating disordersThe availability of Medicare coverage for chronic illness management plans and the importance of using credible resources for nutrition informationKey learnings from this episode:A dietitian can help individuals optimize their diet and improve their overall quality of lifeTelehealth allows for convenient access to nutrition services from the comfort of one's own homeDietitians can play a crucial role in the medical field, working with other professionals and providing clinical referrals for patients with chronic diseases or eating disordersIt is important to use credible resources for nutrition information and to consider the availability of Medicare coverage for chronic illness management plansCheck out the episode and full show notes here. Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit here.

Dec 26, 2022 • 27min
318 - The wearables revolution. João Bocas, Digital Salutem
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube here.Wearables have the potential to change the healthcare world.João Bocas is a wearables expert and CEO of Digital Salutem. In this episode, Pete and João look at the rise of wearables, their practical application, the barriers to wider adoption, what the future might look like and much more.No doubt, wearables are becoming quite common and so should their adoption in healthcare but with the many barriers that process faces, how can innovation, research, early adoption and incentives contribute to its success? Tune into this episode to find out! Check out the episode and full show notes here.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information visit here.


