

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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Dec 6, 2021 • 20min
197 - Solving stock procurement problems in healthcare; Dr Namita Gupta & Dr Stephan Kantharajah, Restocq
Have you ever wondered if there is a way to streamline the stock-taking and ordering process in your practice and isn’t it so inconvenient when you need some inventory information but your practice manager is unavailable. But what if there was an ideal solution to mitigate those issues? In this episode, Pete and his guests will share how one platform will solve four major procurement problems. You will also learn how to simplify your inventory process and more.

Dec 1, 2021 • 28min
196 - Medical angels, digital health and creative careers - Dr Amandeep Hansra
As a clinician, have you ever wondered what it would be like to transition partially or completely into the world of digital health? Tune in, as Pete and Amandeep discuss how clinicians can enter digital health in various capacities. Also, learn about the changes necessary for healthcare progression.

Nov 29, 2021 • 28min
195 - COVID-19; the catalyst for change in digital health and interoperability. Amanda Cattermole, Australian Digital Health Agency
Have you ever wondered how many people actually make use of the My Health Record? Tune in to this episode for that answer and more as Pete and Amanda from the ADHA discuss the uptake of digital health during the pandemic and the importance of interoperability. Learn how to communicate with the ADHA. Also, how relevant is the MyHR to Australians?

Nov 24, 2021 • 17min
194 - Using open innovation to build partnerships; John Gordon, Pfizer
As a start-up, have you ever wondered what it would be like to partner with a global brand such as Pfizer? Well, now you have the opportunity to find out. In this episode, you will learn all about Pfizer’s healthcare Hub that gives startups a chance to scale up into the global scene.

Nov 22, 2021 • 22min
193 - One size doesn’t fit all; Simon Terry, LanternPay
In this episode, you will learn the importance of partnering for growth and problem-solving within the healthcare sector. Also, what‘s the state of payments in healthcare? The answer to this question and more are discussed in this episode.

Nov 17, 2021 • 28min
192 - Clinical governance at the interface of health, law and digitisation; Dr Melanie Tan
In this episode, you will learn about the interesting combination of clinical governance, law, medicine and digitalisation. This episode provides answers to questions like, how clinical governance can impact digital health and the varying perspectives from law and medicine relating to clinical governance in all areas of care?

Nov 15, 2021 • 30min
191 - Changing the world through digital health tech; Mohinder Jaimangal, Curve Tomorrow
Altering the world as we know it with digital health tech.
Mohinder Jaimangal is the co-founder and CEO of Curve Tomorrow, a digital health technology company aimed at significantly impacting the lives of 1 billion people. Mohinder’s current focus is improving health outcomes and equity through value-based healthcare digital ideas and products.
Curve Tomorrow brings science to innovation, enabling your health organisation to become an iconic leader.
In this episode, Pete chats with Mohinder Jaimangal, Curve Tomorrow about his story and how Curve Tomorrow came to be. They also delve into the concept of value-based healthcare and its importance.
This episode covers an array of topics surrounding digital health, value-based care and medical inequity. So, if you want to take a dive into these areas for a healthy insight, then tune in. Additionally, this episode holds three key tips that can help your startup tread the right path to success.
Check out the episode and full show notes here.
To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Curve Tomorrow, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here.
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Nov 10, 2021 • 18min
190 - How I passed the CHIA exam and became a Certified Health Informatician; Peter Birch
Earlier this month, Pete undertook the exam to become a Certified Health Informatician Australasia (CHIA). Many listeners of the show might already have become a CHIA, and others might be considering doing the qualification.
But what is it all about? Is it worth doing? And how do you actually pass the thing?!
Check out this special episode with Pete as he reflects on his journey of becoming a Certified Health Informatician. Pete will answer:
What is CHIA?
What is health informatics exactly?
Can anyone do CHIA?
What did Pete learn from it?
Should you do it too?
And lots more!

Nov 8, 2021 • 23min
189 - Going Global: How to streamline your strategy. Sabeen Shaikh, Crescent Strategy Consulting
In this episode earn about going global, and how to scale healthcare innovations to other countries. They discuss how to streamline a strategy, and uncover some common pitfalls to avoid when entering other markets.

Nov 3, 2021 • 33min
188 - Why medical training will never be the same again - Dr Vijay Paul & Dr Nishanth Krishnananthan, Vantari VR
In this episode, Vijay and Nishanth from Vantari VR speak with Pete about their journey as doctors turned tech founders, the opportunity for VR in healthcare here and abroad, and why medical training might never be the same again.
Find out:
Who are Vijay and Nish?
Why Vantari VR?
How best can Virtual Reality be used in healthcare?
How scalable is Virtual Reality?
How receptive are enterprises of emerging technologies like virtual reality?
Virtual Reality for medical device and pharmaceutical companies
Check out the episode and full show notes here.
To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Vantari VR, 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.


