In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Sophie Turner speaks with Landell Archer from Pexip about the integration of AI in healthcare and its potential impacts on multiple sectors.

Landell shares her journey from being an exercise physiologist to working in health technology.

She discusses how AI is applied in health care, defence, government, justice and the ethical considerations involved.

Key Takeaways:

• AI's Potential: AI plugins for telehealth can help physiotherapists measure joint angles and range of motion, while AI for wound care management offers objective feedback. Generative AI is also being explored for the development of new drugs.
• Caution with AI: The importance of focusing on preventative medicine and the need for scepticism about AI's rapid advancements without fully understanding their implications.
• Ethical Concerns and Data Privacy: There are significant ethical concerns and data privacy issues surrounding AI, particularly when summarising call notes and scraping emails.
• Balancing AI and Human Touch: The importance of using AI to augment human capabilities rather than replace them, ensuring the human touch in patient care remains vital.
• Future of AI in HealthTech: Envisioning a future where AI assists in reducing clinician burnout, improving health outcomes, and lowering costs while fostering innovation and start-ups in the healthtech space.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Steven Parrish, Chief Medical Information Officer at Dedalus, and Viti Handyside, Product Manager for ORBIS EMR at Dedalus, about how digital clinical solutions can impact clinician retention and recruitment.

This special live recording touches on balancing clinical workflows with patient needs and provides insights into integrating AI, telehealth, and other technologies in healthcare.

The episode also discusses the current challenges facing the healthcare workforce in Australia and worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

🗂️ Traditional EMRs can be cumbersome and need improvements to streamline clinician tasks and reduce redundant documentation.

🤝 The alignment of clinician workflows with patient engagement can be supported by technology like AI, dashboards, and telehealth.

🔗 Healthcare service fragmentation requires integrating in-person and virtual care for a cohesive system.

🛠️ Effective training and customization of technology solutions are essential to suit clinical workflows.

🗣️Involving clinicians and patients in discussions about technological advancements can ensure meaningful improvements.

💼 Addressing clinician burnout through well-integrated technology solutions is necessary for improving job satisfaction and retention.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Craig Tucker from Yooralla and Dr. Bryan Tan from Salesforce about Yooralla's digital transformation journey in the context of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other sectors.

This discussion explores the complexities of disability care, the challenges in regulatory compliance, and the role of technology as an enabler for clients and the workforce.

This episode was recorded during Victorian Healthcare Week 2024 in Melbourne, Australia, capturing the dynamic and informative conversations at the event.

Key Takeaways:

• Digital Transformation in Disability Care: Yooralla’s journey towards becoming more digitally eco-friendly is highlighted, showing how technology supports clients and workforce efficiency.
• Regulatory Environment and Compliance: The evolving regulatory requirements in the disability and aged care sectors necessitate agile and scalable tech solutions to ensure compliance and improve service delivery.
• Use of Salesforce Platform: Yooralla leverages Salesforce to manage back-office processes and enable front-facing digital tools for clients and staff.
• Importance of Data Quality: Emphasis on ensuring data governance and the ethical use of data to support AI-driven decisions in client care.

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