The challenge of disparate digital systems
01 May, 2020With the introduction of newer digital capabilities, companies with disparate systems need to urgently review these and integrate now if they want to grow.
ACSC steps up fight against COVID-19 cybercrooks
23 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Cyber Security Centre is working on multiple fronts to combat cyber threat activity capitalising on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fall-detection tech gets smart
22 April, 2020An Australian company has created an artificial intelligence device that can detect if someone suffers a fall in the home, hospital or aged-care facility.
Australian opportunities in Indonesia's digital health ecosystem
16 March, 2020According to research conducted by MTPConnect and Asialink Business, Australian businesses should be seizing opportunities emerging from Indonesia's booming digital health ecosystem.
Designing healthcare solutions for the empowered generation
20 February, 2020 by Carla West, DeependMillennials and Gen Z are taking healthcare innovation into their own hands, bringing a new, patient-focused approach to the forefront.
Health tech research lab to digitise hospitals
11 February, 2020 by Anthony DoddA research lab to help Australian hospitals adopt and upskill with new and existing digital health technology has opened in Adelaide.
The future of health care is not in hospitals
10 February, 2020 by Gihan Perera*In the past, the hospital experience was a significant part of health care, but that won't necessarily be true in the future. If you're a hospital leader, look beyond your four walls and consider the entire patient journey.
Traceability: a digitalised healthcare supply chain for the new decade
20 January, 2020 by Catherine Koetz, Industry Manager — Healthcare, GS1 AustraliaThe 'Digital Health' agenda is extremely full and it is often challenging to bridge the supply chain and clinical delivery within organisations or give thought to the necessity to support traceability.
Mobile robot designed to assist in hospitals
18 October, 2019A mobile YuMi robot, showcased at the Texas Medical Center, will be designed to assist staff with laboratory and logistics tasks in hospitals.
WHO launches app to improve care for older people
07 October, 2019The World Health Organization has announced a package of tools, including a digital application, to help health and social workers provide better care for older people.
My Health Record brings diagnostic test results online
04 October, 2019The latest My Health Record update has given patients and healthcare professionals easier access to pathology and diagnostic imaging results.
Raising the security bar
24 June, 2019 by Phil Wallace*Government-issued guidelines now stipulate more stringent requirements for e-health cloud security. Here's what healthcare providers need to know.
Challenging your organisation to drive innovation
03 June, 2019 by Stu Lloyd*How can you use questioning and challenging to challenge the status quo and drive innovation in your area of health care?
Digital transformation is happening in aged care
28 May, 2019 by David O'Sullivan*Some aged-care providers are already changing their business culture to incorporate digital innovation.
Dr Alexa is now available
13 May, 2019 by Chelsea Ukoha* and Bianca Phillips**While yet to be confirmed compliant in Australia, Amazon's interactive device Alexa is now HIPAA compliant and being utilised by hospitals in the USA.
