Talking HealthTech
Talking HealthTech

Talking HealthTech

Talking HealthTech

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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.

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509 - The opportunity to implement safety and quality telehealth standards in Australia
FEB 20, 2025
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.


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508 - Skin Deep: Revolutionising Skin Cancer Diagnosis with DermR Health
FEB 19, 2025
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.


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507 - Transforming outcomes by advancing sustainable health
FEB 16, 2025
507 - Transforming outcomes by advancing sustainable health
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506 - Is a Health Information Exchange a Destination or a Journey?
FEB 13, 2025
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.


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    505 - Reaching your destination healthy and well!
    FEB 11, 2025
    505 - Reaching your destination healthy and well!

    In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Whitney Luxford, who has extensive experience in aviation medicine and recently founded fit2fly. 


    The discussion dives into Whitney’s career journey from paramedic to aviation medicine specialist and explores the innovations introduced by fit2fly to streamline the medical clearance process for airline passengers.


    Key Takeaways:

    • Aviation Medicine Insights: Whitney shares her career journey, integrating her experience as a paramedic and her pivotal role in setting up a medical department for Virgin Australia.

    • In-flight Medical Events: An overview of frequent in-flight medical events and their challenges, including costly diversions and emergency landings.

    • fit2fly Solution: fit2fly aims to digitize and expedite the medical clearance process for airline passengers, significantly reducing approval times from weeks to minutes.

    • Technological Integration: The platform leverages clinical algorithms and decision trees to provide immediate clearance, reducing passengers' anxiety and airline inefficiencies.

    • Future Prospects: Whitney outlines plans to incorporate disability and accessibility travel information into the fit2fly platform, further simplifying the travel process for passengers with medical needs.


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    25 MIN