Talking HealthTech

Learn about the health IT landscape in the US in this interview with Steven Posnack from the ONC.

Learn about strategies for healthTech innovators in this interview with Erkan Hassan from Transformational Views Consulting Group

If you’re a parent or care provider for someone with autism, have you ever wondered if there was a possibility to make the care easier and less expensive? Well, there is, and in this episode, Pete and Tim go over a bunch of facts about autism, including its hefty cost and the challenges associated with caring for a child or adult diagnosed with the condition. This episode also looks at how digital health can successfully reduce care costs and provide personalised interventions.

In this episode you will learn about a mix of care delivery models to ultimately deliver care that is cost-effective and high-quality. You will also hear a clinician’s perspective on innovation in healthcare and the role that big tech and retail plays in healthcare.

In this episode, you will learn what IoT is, how it has progressed over time and revolutionised a number of industries across Australia and the world. You will also learn how it can improve health outcomes.

If you’re a clinician or practice manager, then you know the stresses associated with data entry for appointment setting, gathering demographics and medical history. Also, preventative care for chronic disease often goes undone because of time constraints. What if there was a way to solve these issues with one platform? In this episode, we learn how technology can impact patient engagement and preventative care.

Did you know that the ability to process music has been around probably longer than the ability to process speech and language? This episode covers music as a therapy and how it can combat dementia. You also learn why a professionally composed personalised playlist is better than a regular streaming app.

In this episode, you will learn about the accessibility of healthcare for people with a disability and the role of digital health when it comes to disability inclusion. This episode also looks at disability in Australia in general and hyper-personalising healthcare accessibility. Plus you get some really great tips on forging a career journey or unique path even with a disability.

If you’re a clinical staff member, chances are, you’ve interacted or will interact with an aggressive patient of caregiver. Situations like these are dangerous for staff and they are becoming quite frequent. The WSLHD looks to solve this issue with collaboration and innovation. Learn more about how virtual reality can train and prepare clinical staff for aggressive situations.

In this episode, you will learn how healthcare technology companies can drive adoption of their solutions, how healthcare providers can create the motivation to implement new technologies and develop skills around new technologies. Plus, we take a look at the issues outside of the technical aspect of healthcare.

Listen to this interview with Travis Bias from 3M about improving hospital efficiency to create more time for patient-doctor interaction.

In this episode you will learn about the rigours and beauty of having a multi-disciplined career. Plus, learn why having a coach or mentor as early as possible is essential, and there are also some bonus laughs headed your way!

In this episode you will learn about Louise Metcalf’s journey, career path and reflections. You will also learn more about her progression of doing psychology, then entering the technology space and becoming a tech founder. Plus, why the name Gheorg? Listen to the interesting story about how the name Gheorg came to be and what it has to do with a little robot vacuum cleaner.

Listen to this interview with Carolyn Mee from Sound Scouts about her unconventional path becoming a health tech founder, and much more.

Have you ever shrugged off the idea of getting a mentor? Maybe you think you know it all and don’t need “old people” telling you anything. In this episode, we learn the value of mentorship, the significance of building a feedback culture within the workforce and why crushing that fallacy of the need for a work and personal self.

2 years and 200 episodes collaboration through conversations Peter Birch is the CEO and founder of Talking HealthTech. He has worked in management roles in healthcare organisations for over fifteen years and has experienced first hand the exciting developments and the frustrating stagnation of it all. Talking HealthTech is a podcast and membership community for those passionate about technology in healthcare. In this special 200th episode, Michelle Gardner from the THT+ Community interviews Pete to hear his experiences from this journey of going from episode one to two hundred. They also look at what Pete has learnt over a two-year period. You will learn a bit more about Pete, what motivates him, his goal-planning habits and more. Hear how you can transition from the corporate world into something more niched. Plus, get exclusive insight into what’s to come for the Talking HealthTech brand.  Check out the episode and full show notes here. Loving the show?  Leave us a review, and share it with some friends, be

The role of the practice manager is a critical one in Australian healthcare.   Cathy Baynie is the immediate past National President of Australian Association of Practice Management and now holds a role as their Executive Manager, Advocacy and Professional Services. The Australian Association of Practice Management is the peak body for practice managers in Australia. The association advocates for its members at a government level with the department of health engagement, other key stakeholders and major players in the primary health industry. In this episode, Pete and Cathy explore the importance of clinical and system Co-design impacting the uptake of digital solutions. They also look at the role that practice managers play in the implementation and adoption of technology in primary care practice. Check out the episode and full show notes here. To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Australian Association Practice Management, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here.  Loving th

Did you know that you have the ability to manipulate your body’s response to situations using your mind? Learn all about that and more in this episode where Peter Birch speaks with Chris Naomidis from Mindset Health about hypnosis as a form of digital therapeutics that combats IBS and menopausal symptoms. Also, learn how hypnosis is applicable to holistic health.

Have you ever wondered if there is a way to streamline the stock-taking and ordering process in your practice and isn’t it so inconvenient when you need some inventory information but your practice manager is unavailable. But what if there was an ideal solution to mitigate those issues? In this episode, Pete and his guests will share how one platform will solve four major procurement problems. You will also learn how to simplify your inventory process and more.

As a clinician, have you ever wondered what it would be like to transition partially or completely into the world of digital health? Tune in, as Pete and Amandeep discuss how clinicians can enter digital health in various capacities. Also, learn about the changes necessary for healthcare progression.