Technology

Doctors at breaking point — can AI medical scribes help?

15 August, 2025 by Dr Ben Condon* | Supplied by: Heidi Health Trading Pty Ltd

A former frontline medical doctor — who, following burnout, now works as a go-to-market clinical specialist for an AI medical scribe provider — sets out how AI scribes may help.


Does routine AI assistance erode endoscopy skills?

13 August, 2025

In Poland, an observational study of more than 1400 colonoscopies has suggested that routine AI assistance may lead to loss of skills in endoscopy.


Why conformance is key to secure, connected and consumer-centred care

08 August, 2025 by Karen Booth* | Supplied by: Australian Digital Health Agency

The Agency's Chief Clinical Adviser (Nursing) sets out why it's time for secure and seamless health data exchange; and an emergency physician provides a case study.


Harrison.ai Annalise Enterprise CXR AI chest X-ray

01 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Harrison.ai

The Harrison.ai Annalise Enterprise CXR module is intended to assist clinicians with the interpretation of radiological imaging studies.


Report reveals virtual care experiences of 12,000 NSW patients

21 July, 2025

Insights into virtual care experiences of more than 12,000 NSW patients have been revealed in a recent Bureau of Health Information report.


AI scribes resource released amid heightened scrutiny

16 July, 2025

Amid heightened scrutiny around AI scribes in health care, the Australasian Institute of Digital Health has released an information sheet.


Healthcare provider harnesses potential of agentic automation

11 July, 2025 | Supplied by: UiPath

A Queensland healthcare provider has used an agentic automation solution to reduce processing times for critical areas, including patient referrals.


Deepfakes mimicking health professionals pose real risk

07 July, 2025

The Australian Medical Association has called for clear and enforceable regulations to combat AI 'deepfake' videos that mimic reputable health professionals.


Australian Digital Health Agency launches Health Connect Australia

01 July, 2025

To improve access to health information between healthcare participants, the Australian Digital Health Agency has launched Health Connect Australia.


Cloud-based solutions: enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes

23 June, 2025 by Mathew Cherian* | Supplied by: MasterCare

Australian-developed, cloud-based solutions have the potential to make digital health more accessible. A software-for-healthcare provider sets out some benefits.


Survey: Global IT decision-makers chart digital health care

20 June, 2025 | Supplied by: SOTI Inc. Australia

A global survey of 1750 IT decision-makers across 11 countries charts some key challenges and potential solutions in the evolving digital healthcare landscape.


CareZen Virtual Care Pods

27 May, 2025 | Supplied by: CareZen Pty Ltd

CareZen Virtual Care Pods are modular spaces offering patients a hospital-grade environment for confidential consultations via telehealth technology.


Australian-first virtual ED marks 500K consultations

25 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Victorian Virtual Emergency Department

This month, the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department — an Australian first — reached a milestone of half a million consultations.


Digital Health Festival: transformation through connection

11 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Raven Events Pty Ltd

Across two days in May, DHF25 will bring together 8000 attendees, 400 speakers and 200 exhibitors with the theme "transforming healthcare through connection".


Connected care: bridging the gap

24 February, 2025 by Farhoud Salimi* | Supplied by: Telstra Health

With the My Health Record 'Sharing by Default' amendment bill now passed both houses of parliament, 'connected care' has never been more relevant.


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