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Discussions with doctors, developers and decision-makers in Australian HealthTech

339 – Improving Healthcare Outcomes with Remote Patient Monitoring. Vidya Nallamad, Net-Health

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a_7DtiwwMN4In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch interviews Vidya Nallamad from Net-Health, a remote patient monitoring software that focuses on lifestyle conditions. Net-Health aims to improve the quality of life of patients by providing tools to manage their health. The platform is user-friendly, accessible via mobile devices, and is currently being used in over 25 hospitals in Australia. Net-Health is also partnering with a hospital in Kenya to help pregnant women with diabetes. Birch and Nallamad discuss the challenges of scaling a software platform globally, such as ensuring cultural sensitivity and compliance with local regulations. Net-Health's focus on patient outcomes and health economics for hospitals has resulted in peer-reviewed research papers that demonstrate the platform's effectiveness. The platform saves an average of 45 to 50 minutes of clinician time per patient without compromising patient care, making it particularly useful for patients with chronic illnesses.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.
March 23, 2023

337 – Digital health for now and the future. The AIDH Digital Health Summit ‘22

Great minds in a great space discussing the matter of digital health!📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KyycAki1dkMIn this episode, we hear the opinions of numerous attendees and speakers from the AIDH Digital Health Summit ‘22, where they explored digital health advances in hospital and primary and community care from the frontline to the back office in metro, rural, and regional New South Wales. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a woman in leadership, a member of the indigenous community, or simply curious about the latest trends in healthtech, this episode is for you! Join us as we discuss the many advancements taking place in digital health as well as the potential for more innovation and the benefits they hold for all stakeholders. You’ll also learn more about the technology challenges being faced by the indigenous community, how digital health can solve workforce problems in aged care and how policy and procedure changes can shift the dial to create a better tomorrow where digital health becomes simply healthcare. Check out the full show notes for more information, and don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with anyone who might benefit 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.Mentioned in this episode:Australian Healthcare WeekJoin us at Australian Healthcare Week on the 15th and 16th of March in Sydney! Register for free at www.talkinghealthtech.com/ahw
March 16, 2023

336 – Mental health and conversational AI. Esha Oberoi, Leora.ai

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a9t8_iy_z1YEsha Oberois is the CEO & Founder of Leora and Afea Care Services. Leora, illuminates the field of mental health as a virtual self-care companion and personal mental health advocate.Discover the impact of conversational AI in mental health with Leora's virtual self-care coach. Gain insights into Esha Oberoi's journey as Leora's CEO and founder in AI and mental health. Explore chatbot potential, avatar design, user feedback, and collaboration to scale up and make a global impactUnlock the power of conversational AI in mental health with Leora's virtual self-care coachCheck out the episode and full show notes here.To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Leora, 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.Mentioned in this episode:Australian Healthcare WeekJoin us at Australian Healthcare Week on the 15th and 16th of March in Sydney! Register for free at www.talkinghealthtech.com/ahw
March 13, 2023

335 – Accessibility and wayfinding in healthcare. Joe Halavazis, BindiMaps

Joe Halavazis is the Senior Account Executive at BindiMaps.BindiMaps uses simple audio instructions to help users navigate indoor spaces and find their way to their desired location. It provides accurate location information and the best possible route to reach the destination.Check out this insightful interview with Joe Halavazis from BindiMaps, where he discusses the importance of wayfinding in healthcare and how it can contribute to creating a more inclusive service.In this episode you will learn how BindiMaps’ technology solution that is helping to improve accessibility and wayfinding in healthcare facilities for everyone, including those with disabilities or other challenges that make navigation difficult. The founder's experience of limited accessibility tools inspired the app, which uses a proprietary language to provide navigation cues and maps, with features such as wheelchair and autism-friendly routes. By prioritizing accessibility, Bindi Maps creates a more inclusive healthcare system, improving the patient experience and reducing missed appointments and complaints, and reinvesting resources into clinical solutions. 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.Mentioned in this episode:Australian Healthcare WeekJoin us at Australian Healthcare Week on the 15th and 16th of March in Sydney! Register for free at www.talkinghealthtech.com/ahw
March 9, 2023

334 – Beyond bandwidth: the importance of a network strategy in healthtech. Alex Swan, Extreme Networks.

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bBSAoxNtdKcHave you ever wondered how healthcare organisations keep their networks secure and up-to-date with the latest industry standards? In this episode, we sit down with Alex Swan, a technical account manager at Extreme Networks, to explore the critical role that network management plays in delivering high-quality patient care. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the latest trends in healthtech, this episode is for you! Join us as we discuss the key considerations for building a reliable network infrastructure, from reducing operational overhead to mitigating cybersecurity risks. We'll also delve into the importance of network communication and how it impacts patient outcomes. So tune in and discover why a strategic approach to network management is essential for driving innovation and improving healthcare delivery. Check out the full show notes for more information, and don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with anyone who might benefit 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.Mentioned in this episode:Australian Healthcare WeekJoin us at Australian Healthcare Week on the 15th and 16th of March in Sydney! Register for free at www.talkinghealthtech.com/ahw
March 6, 2023

333 – Setting up your medical practice for success. Jerry Kennard, Evoke Projects

📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pXpPfULXGuUJerry Kennard is the CEO of Evoke Projects and the founder of the Practice Success Collective.Evoke Projects specialises in healthcare and workplace design, whereas Practice Success Collective is a network of experts who provide holistic support to practice owners as they embark on the journey of starting or purchasing their own practice, and then growing their business to achieve success.This episode is about the trends within clinic fit-outs in Australia, people-centric practice, and holistic clinic design.If you’re a practice owner looking for ways to improve your practice, this episode might help you. In this episode, you will learn about the priorities and trends within clinic fit-outs in Australia, what this whole concept of a people-centric practice actually is, the importance of taking a more holistic approach to the physical design of a clinic, and a lot more. Check out the episode and full show notes here.To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Evoke Projects, 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.Mentioned in this episode:Australian Healthcare WeekJoin us at Australian Healthcare Week on the 15th and 16th of March in Sydney! Register for free at www.talkinghealthtech.com/ahw
February 27, 2023
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Conversations with Doctors, Developers and Decision Makers to promote innovation and collaboration for better healthcare enabled by technology. Because collaboration begins with conversation.

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Peter Birch

Peter Birch

Peter Birch has worked in management roles in healthcare organisations for over 15 years; big ones and small ones, innovative start ups and slow moving beasts, he’s seen all different kinds. Pete has experienced first hand the exciting developments and the frustrating stagnation's of all the ups and downs in health, as well as the impact to businesses, investors, doctors, and patients.

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