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).
How 5G will transform health care
03 December, 2021 by Louise Hyland, CEO, Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA)During COVID-19 lockdowns across the world we saw many new examples of mobile technology used within the health sector, including numerous people using telehealth for the first time.
Digital health accelerator appoints international advisory committee
24 November, 2021ANDHealth has appointed its inaugural International Investment Advisory Committee (IIAC), which will provide critical insights and frontline industry experience to the MRFF funded ANDHealth Digital Health Accelerator Fund and associated ANDHealth+ program.
Health care at the edge
10 November, 2021 by Nathan Steiner, Head of Systems Engineering ANZThe pandemic has exposed the healthcare industry across the Asia–Pacific region, which is continuing to stretch to breaking point across the board.
Mobile health monitoring
05 November, 2021 by Sebastian Krueger, Asia Pacific Vice PresidentThe pandemic led to a significant increase in workloads at hospitals across Australia, forcing them to quickly improve the speed and efficiency of their workflows.
Cybersecurity: what are healthcare organisations missing?
13 September, 2021 by John Yang, Vice President APJ, ProgressThe OAIC recently released its new data breaches report for the January to June 2021 period. And once again, health care is the most affected industry when it comes to data breaches.
The power of technology in creating more equitable and accessible health care
26 August, 2021 by Gadi Bichler, Head of Growth and Customer Experience at Curve TomorrowCurve Tomorrow develops healthcare solutions that help to remove barriers to equitable and accessible health care.
The future of smart buildings: digital planning tools hold the key
24 August, 2021 by Ian Richardson, Market Development Manager – Energy Distribution, ABB*Today, digital planning tools are a competitive advantage. Tomorrow, they will be seen as basic necessities.
How technology can transform the aged-care sector to improve patient care
09 August, 2021 by Christian Nejm, Head of Government and Health at Accenture StrategyAged-care providers need to ensure their systems are futureproofed for the changing nature of patient care at home.
Femtech: technology enhancing women's health
03 August, 2021 by Jane AllmanFemtech — technologies specifically designed to positively impact women's health — has the potential to radically improve health outcomes for women globally.
What technologies are having an impact in aged care?
28 July, 2021 by Sean Rooney, CEO, Leading Age Services AustraliaAreas where technological innovation is coming to the fore include assistive technology for mobility, sensory technology, and virtual reality.
