How secure mobile technologies can enhance patient care
23 April, 2020 by Michael Dyson, Managing Director of Australia and New ZealandFor devices that carry sensitive patient data, healthcare providers will need to take steps to ensure they have the necessary security protocols and systems in place.
Geospatial mapping to target health to hotspots
18 March, 2020A $2 million international project will use cutting-edge geospatial mapping to develop a comprehensive real-time Health Atlas.
A digital treatment for a private health insurer's malaise
09 February, 2020 by Vinay Chand, Managing Director, Health Solutions, Civica InternationalAmid escalating public debate over the value of private health insurance, the government and key industry bodies are scrambling to take steps to reduce premium increases and counter the decline in membership.
Advantech AIM-58 Medical-Grade Tablet
01 February, 2020Compliant with the IEC 60601-1 Ed. 3.1 standard for medical devices and IP65 rated for dust and water resistance, the AIM-58 tablet is purpose-built for medical and healthcare applications.
Improving outcomes with connected health care
30 January, 2020 by Jonathan Stern, Regional Vice President of ANZ, MuleSoftDespite advances in medical devices and biotech, the health industry is battling a technology paradox: hidden behind cutting-edge medical breakthroughs are ailing IT systems.
Everywhere there is care, we are there
18 January, 2020Connected care makes smart bed data visible, useful and actionable to impact patient falls, patient satisfaction and caregiver efficiency.
Five healthtech trends set to shape health sector
16 January, 2020Increasing patient demands and a wave of technological innovation will force healthcare providers to redesign their service delivery methods in 2020.
Govt pledges $7.5m for AI health research
18 December, 2019AI will be critical in transforming the future of health care through improved preventative, diagnostic and treatment approaches.
In 2020, health technology will empower patients
16 December, 2019 by Dr Simon Wallace*Consumerism is expected to play a key role in defining the future of healthcare technologies as patients demand transparency from their providers and the industry, says Dr Simon Wallace.
Transition to e-prescribing vital for national health
27 November, 2019 by Amy SarcevicThe healthcare sector should phase out paper prescriptions sooner rather than later, according to the Chair of the SHPA's Electronic Medications Management Leadership Committee, James Grant.
AI-driven app wins 2019 AIMed Shark Tank Innovator Award
21 November, 2019Theratrak's AI-driven app supports allied health clinicians to work collaboratively to create, monitor and track custom therapy programs for their clients.
Could a toilet monitor your health?
18 November, 2019A team of metabolism scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research are working to drive forward personalised medicine using the health information contained in urine.
Visualising mHealth in 2019
12 November, 2019Mobile devices are becoming an increasingly important part of modern healthcare delivery.
Ransomware attack on Vic hospitals exposes vulnerabilities
11 November, 2019 by James Bergl*Recent ransomware attacks serve as critical reminders of the fragmentation of health services in rural areas and the vulnerabilities within these networks that can be exploited.
The security imperative for automation in health care
07 November, 2019 by Andrew Slavkovic, Solutions Engineering Manager, ANZ, CyberArkWith health care being heavy in high-volume, basic, rules-based manual process activity, it is an industry that is ripe for the intervention of robotic process automation.
