

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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Jan 24, 2022 • 24min
207 - Addressing violence and aggression in healthcare using innovative technologies; Nathan Moore & Dr Jennifer Davids, Western Sydney LHD
If you’re a clinical staff member, chances are, you’ve interacted or will interact with an aggressive patient of caregiver. Situations like these are dangerous for staff and they are becoming quite frequent. The WSLHD looks to solve this issue with collaboration and innovation. Learn more about how virtual reality can train and prepare clinical staff for aggressive situations.

Jan 19, 2022 • 22min
206 - Why technology leadership and agility are key for new digital solutions, Andrew Aho, InterSystems
In this episode, you will learn how healthcare technology companies can drive adoption of their solutions, how healthcare providers can create the motivation to implement new technologies and develop skills around new technologies. Plus, we take a look at the issues outside of the technical aspect of healthcare.

Jan 17, 2022 • 23min
205 - Create more time to care by reducing the admin burden; Travis Bias, 3M
Listen to this interview with Travis Bias from 3M about improving hospital efficiency to create more time for patient-doctor interaction.

Jan 12, 2022 • 35min
204 - Lessons from a multi-tasking medical professional and tech founder; Chris Peyton, Ediofy
In this episode you will learn about the rigours and beauty of having a multi-disciplined career. Plus, learn why having a coach or mentor as early as possible is essential, and there are also some bonus laughs headed your way!

Jan 5, 2022 • 37min
203 - Advice for introverted tech founders; Louise Metcalf, Gheorg
In this episode you will learn about Louise Metcalf’s journey, career path and reflections. You will also learn more about her progression of doing psychology, then entering the technology space and becoming a tech founder. Plus, why the name Gheorg? Listen to the interesting story about how the name Gheorg came to be and what it has to do with a little robot vacuum cleaner.

Dec 29, 2021 • 39min
202 - Unconventional pathway to healthtech founder; Carolyn Mee, Sound Scouts
Listen to this interview with Carolyn Mee from Sound Scouts about her unconventional path becoming a health tech founder, and much more.

Dec 22, 2021 • 39min
201 - The value behind mentorship and being an authentic leader. Adam Brett, ResApp
Have you ever shrugged off the idea of getting a mentor? Maybe you think you know it all and don’t need “old people” telling you anything. In this episode, we learn the value of mentorship, the significance of building a feedback culture within the workforce and why crushing that fallacy of the need for a work and personal self.

Dec 15, 2021 • 48min
200 - Reflections of 2 years and 200 episodes of making it happen; Peter Birch, Talking HealthTech
2 years and 200 episodes collaboration through conversations
Peter Birch is the CEO and founder of Talking HealthTech. He has worked in management roles in healthcare organisations for over fifteen years and has experienced first hand the exciting developments and the frustrating stagnation of it all.
Talking HealthTech is a podcast and membership community for those passionate about technology in healthcare.
In this special 200th episode, Michelle Gardner from the THT+ Community interviews Pete to hear his experiences from this journey of going from episode one to two hundred. They also look at what Pete has learnt over a two-year period.
You will learn a bit more about Pete, what motivates him, his goal-planning habits and more. Hear how you can transition from the corporate world into something more niched. Plus, get exclusive insight into what’s to come for the Talking HealthTech brand.
Check out the episode and full show notes here.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 21min
199 - Adoption of Digital Solutions in Primary Health Care Practices; Cathy Baynie, Australian Association Practice Management (AAPM)
The role of the practice manager is a critical one in Australian healthcare.
Cathy Baynie is the immediate past National President of Australian Association of Practice Management and now holds a role as their Executive Manager, Advocacy and Professional Services.
The Australian Association of Practice Management is the peak body for practice managers in Australia. The association advocates for its members at a government level with the department of health engagement, other key stakeholders and major players in the primary health industry.
In this episode, Pete and Cathy explore the importance of clinical and system Co-design impacting the uptake of digital solutions. They also look at the role that practice managers play in the implementation and adoption of technology in primary care practice.
Check out the episode and full show notes here.
To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Australian Association Practice Management, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here.
Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with some friends, become a THT+ Member for early release, ad free and bonus episodes of the podcast, access to our online community forum, and free tickets to our quarterly summits. For more information visit here.

Dec 8, 2021 • 20min
198 - Hypnosis-based digital therapeutics: Putting the mind back in healthcare. Chris Naoumidis, Mindset Health
Did you know that you have the ability to manipulate your body’s response to situations using your mind? Learn all about that and more in this episode where Peter Birch speaks with Chris Naomidis from Mindset Health about hypnosis as a form of digital therapeutics that combats IBS and menopausal symptoms. Also, learn how hypnosis is applicable to holistic health.


