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510 - Interoperability: Closing care gaps for better outcomes
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Monica Trujillo, Chief Health and Risk Officer at Telstra Health; Rob Reynolds, Vice President of Clinical Reasoning at Smile Digital Health; and Dr Janice Tan, Clinical Director at Telstra Health. Together, they explore the significance of interoperability in healthcare, discussing how health information exchanges (HIEs) and emerging technology play a vital role in closing care gaps and improving patient outcomes across various healthcare settings.Key Takeaways:Interoperability is crucial for effective healthcare delivery, enabling clinicians to access and trust comprehensive patient data. Embracing standards like FHIR is pivotal for creating cohesive health information exchanges.- Clinical reasoning elevates data to provide more relevant insights to clinicians, aiding in informed decision-making. This, in combination with improved data accessibility, empowers both clinicians and patients.To ensure equitable health outcomes, addressing care gaps is essential, especially in rural and regional areas. Australia can learn from international experiences and leapfrog towards better integrated care.Emerging technologies should empower rather than replace clinicians, and co-design between tech developers and healthcare professionals is vital to ensure practical and useful applications.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.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, meet ups, special offers, and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
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509 - The opportunity to implement safety and quality telehealth standards in Australia
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Lyndon Goddard and Dr Matthew Vickers from Eucalyptus about the evolution of the telehealth landscape in Australia over the past 12 months and the importance of regulatory standards in telehealth. This episode was recorded in the Eucalyptus studio.Key Takeaways:Evolution of Telehealth: The transition from asynchronous to synchronous telehealth models in response to new medical board guidelines has been a significant change, with positive feedback from practitioners and patients.Market Dynamics: The past year has seen a surge in telehealth clinics, especially those offering instant medical certificates and medical cannabis consultations. Regulatory scrutiny is increasing in these areas to ensure safety and compliance.AI in Telehealth: AI is gradually integrating into telehealth services, particularly clinical decision support and automation within digital health workflows.Call for Regulation: There is a strong need for standardised accreditation frameworks specifically tailored for telehealth services in Australia to ensure minimum safety and quality standards are met.International Comparisons: The UK’s approach to telehealth regulation, which includes multiple layers of oversight, offers valuable insights for potential frameworks in Australia.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.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, meet-ups, special offers, and more exclusive content. For more information, visittalkinghealthtech.com/thtplus.
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508 - Skin Deep: Revolutionising Skin Cancer Diagnosis with DermR Health
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Nathan Moore speaks with Stefan Mazy, the CEO of DermR Health Solutions. They discuss DermR Health's innovative approach to diagnosing skin cancer through their DermR Patch technology. Stefan shares his personal motivation behind the technology and the journey of developing a solution to improve diagnostic accuracy while reducing the burden on healthcare systems worldwide.Key Takeaways:DermR Patch technology offers a novel approach to skin cancer diagnosis using a microsampling tool that can potentially reduce unnecessary biopsies, which is projected to save significant healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes.The current global challenge with skin cancer diagnostics is the over-reliance on biopsies, with a significant percentage being unnecessary.The technology also addresses incorrect data classifications in skin cancer statistics, aiming to provide more accurate data for informed health decisions.The potential for nurses and other healthcare professionals to administer the DermR Patch, demonstrating the potential for optimising healthcare resources.The anticipated decline in GPs and rise in skin cancer cases by 2030 highlights the need for innovative diagnostic solutions such as DermR Patch.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.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, meet-ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
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507 - Transforming outcomes by advancing sustainable health
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Steve Gomes, the Managing Director of Rauland Australia and New Zealand, about integrating digital health technologies in healthcare and aged care settings. They discuss the development of the Concentric Care Platform, collaboration with clinicians, and the evolution of technology to meet the needs of health professionals and patients.This episode was recorded at the Rauland offices in Sydney, Australia, providing an in-depth look at how technology is implemented in Australia and New Zealand healthcare and aged care sectors.Key Takeaways:Rauland focuses on engaging with clinicians early in the technology deployment process to ensure solutions meet their needs effectively.The Concentric Care Platform has been a key development by Rauland since 2017, emphasising integration with electronic medical records like the single digital patient record system.Rauland’s approach includes a quiet environment in hospitals, reducing noise by directing alerts to the smartphones of assigned nurses and enhancing patient care and staff efficiency.The importance of partnerships and industry-standard integrations like HL7 and FHIR are discussed, ensuring smooth interoperability within the complex landscape of healthcare systems.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTechwebsite.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, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visittalkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
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506 - Is a Health Information Exchange a Destination or a Journey?
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Alex MacLeod, the Director for Healthcare Solution Innovation at InterSystems, about the evolving landscape of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs). Pete and Alex explore how HIEs have developed over time, the practical use cases of these systems, and the lessons learned from global implementations, particularly in the US and Australia.Key Takeaways:Evolution of HIEs:HIEs have matured and often reinvented themselves, incorporating new use cases such as public health and AI to remain relevant and useful.Success Criteria:Effective HIEs provide early value through basic functionalities like real-time notifications and gradually layer on complex use cases, ensuring continuous utility and engagement.Engagement and Adoption:Early stakeholder engagement and inclusion of diverse perspectives from clinical and business sides are crucial for successful HIE implementation.Challenges in Measuring Impact: Quantifying the impact of HIEs on clinical outcomes and cost savings is challenging, but focusing on intermediary metrics like engagement rates and reduced readmissions can provide valuable insights.Data Utility and Privacy:Balancing comprehensive data collection with privacy considerations and practical adoption practices is crucial for long-term success.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTechwebsite.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, meet-ups, special offers, and more exclusive content. For more information visittalkinghealthtech.com/thtplus
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