Talking HealthTech

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Ravi Carothers, Head of Health Fund Relations and Revenue at Healthe Care Australia, Nicole Payne, Head of Transformation of Revenue Cycle Management at Healthscope, and Chris Mitchell, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Hunter New England Local Health District about clinical coding workforce shortages and the role of digitising medical records in addressing this issue.This episode was recorded live at the Talking HealthTech Winter Summit 2024. The session focuses on how digitising medical records can mitigate clinical coder shortages in Australian hospitals and explores various strategies and technological innovations that can bridge gaps in clinical coding workforce availability.Key Takeaways:Use of AI in Healthcare: AI is transitioning clinical coders to checkers rather than transcribers, aiming to increase workforce satisfaction and efficiency. AI will augment, not replace, human coders.Challenges and Solutions: Addressing the diffi