Talking HealthTech

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 t

In this episode of the Life Sciences WA Podcast, Dr Bi Mian discusses his work with the Australian Medical Angels, a medical syndicate that focuses on investing in HealthTech startups in Australia. Mian, who is a medical doctor and runs a multi-specialist medical centre in regional New South Wales, founded the group with his co-founder Dr Amandeep Hansra. The group, which has 600 members, is unique in that it consists of verified clinicians across the medical and dental fields.Mian explains that the syndicate allows doctors to invest in startups without having to put up large amounts of money individually. Through the syndicate, doctors can invest as little as $5,000 and still be part of a larger investment in a company. This allows doctors to have a say in the direction of the healthcare industry and invest in products and services that they will be using in their own practices.The Australian Medical Angels have invested in a number of startups, including a telehealth platform, a mental health app, and a com

Dr Simon Wallace is Nuance's UK and Ireland Chief Clinical Information Officer for Healthcare (CCIO).Nuance is at the forefront of developing clinical understanding solutions that improve healthcare through more informed and timely decisions.Dr Simon Wallace joins Pete in this episode to discuss the importance of speech recognition technology in clinical documentation.If you work in healthcare, have you ever considered the potential applications of speech recognition technology? In this segment, you'll find out how Nuance's Dragon Medical One can enhance your organisation's clinical documentation processes. Find out how AI can help you and learn about the advantages of speech recognition.Check out the episode and full show notes here.To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Nuance, 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+ Me

Technology has become increasingly important in the healthcare industry, with innovations and data analysis helping to improve patient care and streamline processes. However, with this increased reliance on technology comes the need for improved security measures to protect sensitive patient data and critical medical systems.At the RSM Health, Business & Technology Conference, held in Sydney and Melbourne last October, industry experts gathered to discuss the potential benefits and risks of technology in healthcare. One of the speakers, Charlie Farah, Senior Director at Qlik, emphasized the importance of focusing on the people and processes involved in a transformation journey, rather than just the technology. He also highlighted the need for a dedicated business intelligence and analytics function within an organization and the importance of gathering data to make informed decisions and prioritize efforts. Farah stressed the importance of executive support and breaking down silos in order to be successfu

Hanya Oversby is a director at Health Business Network, a business consultancy that helps medical professionals with strategic planning and connecting with other businesses, especially startups and those looking to grow. In this episode, Hanya discusses the value of inviting successful entrepreneurial doctors to speak on the show and share their insights and ideas with the audience. She talks about the importance of working closely with clients to discuss business plans and increase valuation when it comes to successfully selling a medical practice.Other topics that may be covered in this episode include the equity model, which involves giving doctors ownership shares in the institution where they work, and the challenge of negotiating from a purely business perspective as a medical professional. Hanya also shares her thoughts on the importance of maintaining a balance between the demand for services and the expenses required to provide them in order to create a sustainable healthcare system.Hanya and he

In this episode Pete discusses the role of a dietitian and the importance of proper nutrition with Chloe McLeod, a registered dietitian and founder of Verde Nutrition Company.In this episode, you can expect to learn:The duties of a dietitian and how they can assist individuals in achieving their health goals through informed food choices and adequate nutrientsThe benefits of telehealth, including accessibility and the ability to conduct consultations remotelyThe role of dietitians in the medical field, including working with other professionals and providing clinical referrals for patients with chronic diseases or eating disordersThe availability of Medicare coverage for chronic illness management plans and the importance of using credible resources for nutrition informationKey learnings from this episode:A dietitian can help individuals optimize their diet and improve their overall quality of lifeTelehealth allows for convenient access to nutrition services from the comfort of one's own homeDietitians can pl

This episode of the Talking HealthTech podcast was recorded at the MTAA MedTech 22 Annual Conference, an industry event for medtech professionals in Australia. During the episode, host Peter Birch has short conversations with various speakers at the conference, covering a range of topics related to the medtech industry in Australia.Some of the key topics covered in the episode include:Engaging with the government: Matthew Versi discusses the importance of the medtech industry engaging with the government in order to drive policy and drive change. He emphasizes the importance of transparency and building trust with the government.Environmental, social, and governance (ESG): Dr Mike Freelander talks about the growing importance of ESG in the medtech industry. He notes that consumers and investors are increasingly interested in the environmental and social impacts of companies, and that medtech companies need to be aware of these issues and be proactive in addressing them.Sustainability requirements: Elizabeth P

This is a feature episode recorded live at the Innovate Health Conference in 2022, featuring a number of speakers who were interviewed after their time on stage. The episode provides insight into the key points discussed during the conference, which focused on the role of digital health innovations in enabling diagnosis and care at home. The main themes discussed in the episode include the importance of collaboration in the healthcare industry and the potential for digital health technologies to improve patient outcomes and experiences.Featured In This Episode:Shannon Watt - Chief Cardiac Physiologist, Royal Melbourne HospitalCol Hackwood - Managing Director, Oneview HealthcareDr Shannon Nott - Rural Director of Medical Services, Western NSWKate Munnings - CEO, Virtus HealthDr Erol Harvey - CEO, ACMD Aikenhead Centre for Medical DiscoveryLoving 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