Talking HealthTech

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5W6JjMgOn_QIn this episode recorded at the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit, we explore patient expectations in healthcare. Learn the importance of understanding who the patient is, what their expectations are, and how health tech businesses can meet those effectively. The conversation ranges from the role of patient advocacy, the duality of convenience vs clinical aspects, and the potential of technology in making healthcare more accessible and personalised.Key Takeaways:- Improving productivity in the HealthTech care sector is essential to allocate more time for patients who need it the most.- Data sharing and interoperability are crucial components for efficient healthcare delivery and cost reduction.- Educating consumers about the healthcare system and empowering them to access their own information can lead to better healthcare outcomes.- Men's reluctance to seek medical help can be addressed through telehealth and other innovative solutions.- The consumerization of healthcare has the potential to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase accessibility and convenience for patients.- Capturing direct feedback from patients is vital in the consumerization process to enhance service provision.Check out the full episode and show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Don't forget to leave a review and share the episode with someone who might find it valuable.Become a THT+ Member to access the online community forum, quarterly summits, and more exclusive content. Visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus for more information.

This episode of Talking HealthTech was recorded at, the THT Winter Summit 2023.  The focus is on digital health implementations and the challenges of navigating change, collaboration, and adoption. The panel includes David Kim from 3M, Sophie Turner from Talking HealthTech, Karen Vander-Wal from Sunshine Coast Health, and Dr. Bhavesh Patel, a Senior Paediatric Surgeon. Together, they discuss the successful implementation of new speech recognition workflows at Sunshine Coast Health using 3M's AI-driven speech understanding technology. They explore the importance of organisational support, the right implementation strategies, and the adoption process that led to project success.Key Takeaways:- Understanding user requirements and their learning styles is crucial in developing effective training programs for new technology adoption.- Having a dedicated education and adoption role, like Karen Vander-Wal, is essential in providing ongoing support and assistance to users.- The partnership between technology vendors and clinicians is valuable, as their deep understanding of clinician pain points allows for real-time feedback and collaborative problem-solving.- Successful technology implementation requires building relationships, trust, and strong communication between clinicians, vendors, and patients.- Having recognized Change Champions, especially senior clinicians, increases credibility and support for change initiatives.Check out the full episode and show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Don't forget to leave a review and share the episode with someone who might find it valuable.Become a THT+ Member to access the online community forum, quarterly summits, and more exclusive content. Visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus for more information.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech during Sexual Health Awareness Week, Sophie Turner speaks with James Sneddon from Stigma Health to discuss the significance of fostering a sex-positive culture and raising awareness about sexual health. We explore pathology referrals and sexual health education, and the impact of increased telehealth adoption during the pandemic. We also delve into Stigma Health's user-centric approach, which has been key to patient retention and word-of-mouth referrals. Also learn about the business aspects of Stigma Health, like growth hacks, strategic partnerships and the pros and cons of external funding.Key Takeaways:- Stigma Health has experienced exponential growth in the last 12 months, tripling their business and adding thousands of new patients per month.- They have built their success through strong clinical governance and earning a reputable reputation.- Word of mouth has played a significant role in their growth, especially in the field of sexual health.- While interested in seeking funding and support, Stigma Health has found ways to collaborate and improve their services without significant financial investment.- They have learned valuable lessons from past mistakes and are confident in their position as a market leader.Timestamps:[00:00] - Introduction[01:09] - Meet James Sneddon, Stigma Health[02:08] - Scaling Operations[03:24] - Bootstrapping and Growth[05:12] - Investment Opportunities[07:56] - Lessons from Angel Investment[09:07] - Addressing Sexual Health Taboos[10:47] - Cost and Stigma Around Sexual Health[11:35] - Challenges in Advertising[12:49] - New Marketing Avenues[15:19] - More Channels and Word-of-Mouth[18:15] - Growth and Scaling[18:41] - Sexual Health Awareness Week[20:13] - Personal Touch in Customer ServiceCheck 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, quarterly summits, and more exclusive content. For more information, visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by guest Ben McEvoy from Evrima to discuss the challenges and solutions related to recruiting participants for clinical trials. Ben shares insights into the importance of motivation, multinational collaboration, and the role of technology in addressing recruitment and retention issues. This conversation sheds light on the critical role clinical trials play in advancing healthcare and overcoming public perception challenges.Key Takeaways:- Motivation is a crucial factor in recruiting participants for clinical trials, and referral clinicians may not have adequate knowledge about a patient's motivation.- Multinational companies choose to conduct research in Australia due to its robust health system, stable democracy, and strong alliance with the US.- Evrima leverages technology to revolutionise clinical trial recruitment by partnering with healthcare organisations and exploring novel channels for reaching eligible and motivated participants.- Changing public perception and increasing awareness about clinical research can help overcome recruitment challenges and provide access to life-changing treatments.- Technology alone cannot solve recruitment problems, and a combination of human efforts and technological solutions is essential.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, quarterly summits, and more exclusive content. For more information, visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by Thom Soutter, Business Development Director at Synapse Medical Services. They discuss the international endeavors of Synapse Medical Services and their unique approach to healthcare financing systems. They explore how to extend digital health solutions from outside of Australia into regions like the Middle East, navigating complex healthcare systems, different regulations and cultural norms, and maintaining integrity and efficiency of HealthTech solutions in different jurisdictions.Key Takeaways:- Synapse Medical Services is a med tech company that specialises in healthcare financing and administration, with a focus on improving efficiencies, reducing wastage, and fraud in health systems.- They have developed technology to aid clinical coders, supplementing their work to support smaller facilities and improve turnaround times for reimbursement.- The complexity and detail of clinical coding requires extensive training, and the technology helps to make the process smoother and provide more visibility on facility revenue.- Building trust and credibility with the clinical coding community was important for Synapse Medical Services when introducing their technology solutions.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, quarterly summits, and more exclusive content. For more information, visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus.

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xUxi7iyELs8In this Talking HealthTech episode, Peter Birch talks to Greg Miner and Guy Tsafnat from Evidentli about making healthcare data more useful. They discuss the technical aspects of data federation versus data aggregation and why these approaches are important. They also touch on how data federation is impacting HealthTech globally.Key Points:Evidentli uses AI to convert disorganised clinical data into a format that's easier to analyse, doing it faster than traditional methods.Handling raw healthcare data usually takes a long time; Evidentli can speed up this process considerably.They've developed a way to handle disorganised data, like clinicians' notes, more efficiently.Evidentli's automated systems can be adapted for each customer, which enhances data accuracy.For more, visit the Talking HealthTech website.If you found this episode useful, consider leaving a review.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 talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus.