Talking HealthTech

n this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Regina Akacich speaks with Steven McPhail, Amina Tariq, and Sundresan Naicker from the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI) about the state of digital health, the misconceptions around predictive models, and the need for a systems approach to healthcare innovation.Key TakeawaysAI'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 skepticism 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 summarizing call notes and scraping emails.Balancing AI and Humzan Touch: The importance of using AI to augment human capabilities rat