Deflecting the data breach
20 June, 2022 by Brendan Read, Partner, KordaMenthaCyber breaches in Australia’s healthcare industry are rising fast compared to other sectors. Yet, this increasingly vulnerable sector stands apart given the dangers such attacks can pose to human life.
New digital health hub to drive innovation
07 June, 2022RMIT University, along with industry partners, has launched a new hub to drive digital health innovation to support healthcare transformation and citizen health in Australia and internationally.
Five digital trends impacting health care
23 May, 2022 by Andrew Aho*With rapid technology advancements and more complex care needs, organisations are under pressure to deliver digital-first, seamless and connected experiences.
Qlik part of consortium to deliver ADF e-health project
18 May, 2022Qlik has announced it will play a vital role in the transformation of the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) e-health management system.
Opinion: How do we do no harm with AI in health care?
04 May, 2022 by Professor Enrico Coiera*AI is poised to play a significant role in the delivery of health care for all Australians, but if we are to realise its full potential, safely, we need an urgent plan.
New imaging tool may facilitate mobile disease diagnosis
03 May, 2022A new microscopic imaging device small enough to fit on a smartphone camera lens could potentially make mobile medical diagnosis of diseases affordable and accessible.
Four steps to robust clinical cybersecurity
29 April, 2022 by Samuel Hill, MedigateHealthcare providers must pay careful attention to their cyber hygiene or find themselves facing unexpected, costly and potentially life-threatening consequences.
Smart electrification — the central nervous system for resilient healthcare infrastructure
01 April, 2022 by Ian Richardson, Building Solutions Technical Specialist, Electrification, ABB AustraliaBuildings have a complex infrastructure of systems, just as the human body has a complex anatomy of parts that interact to form a functional unit. Central to the human body is the nervous system, but could a healthcare facility have a central nervous system? It certainly can.
Remote health monitoring — have we learnt our lessons?
25 March, 2022 by Emeline Ramos*If we ever needed proof that our healthcare systems have a sustainability problem, the pandemic provided it.
Digital Health CRC appoints Annette Schmiede as Acting CEO
14 March, 2022The Digital Health CRC (DHCRC) has appointed Annette Schmiede to the role of Acting CEO, following the resignation of former CEO Terry Sweeney.
Digital Health CRC appoints Kate Munnings as new Chair
28 February, 2022The Digital Health CRC has appointed Kate Munnings as its new Chair following the retirement of Michael Walsh.
DB Results and Thai hospital extend digital transformation partnership
18 February, 2022Digital consultancy DB Results and the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University have signed a deal to continue their digital transformation partnership.
Health care's silver lining
02 February, 2022Health care's digital transformation was well underway when the pandemic first hit, but the crisis led to a massive increase in adoption and acceptance of technology by hospitals and healthcare facilities as well as consumers, patients and carers.
Managing complex information in a digitally hybrid world
24 January, 2022 by Melanie Ford MN Healthcare Industry ConsultantOn the cusp of the fourth industrial revolution, herein lies a space where digital technologies are intersecting and sometimes colliding.
Advancing digitally enabled hospital-at-home services
10 December, 2021 by Dr Sharon Hakkennes*Virtual care adoption accelerated dramatically in Australia in the wake of COVID-19. This was driven by the need to minimise the risk of the virus spreading, free up bed capacity for acutely unwell patients, and preserve personal protective equipment (PPE).
