Technology

Opinion: Health care must bolster privacy, security efforts

30 May, 2022 by Carol Chris, Regional General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, GBG

WA's COVID-19 contact tracing system was recently deemed to be riddled with privacy and security concerns.


Data and Connectivity in Aged Care

24 May, 2022 by Nathan McGregor, Senior Vice President Asia Pacific, Cradlepoint | Supplied by: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

I recently attended an Aged Care IT Summit in Sydney where I moderated a panel discussion on the future of aged care and there were many interesting points that were raised.


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, 2022

Qlik 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, 2022

A new microscopic imaging device small enough to fit on a smartphone camera lens could potentially make mobile medical diagnosis of diseases affordable and accessible.


What's Driving the Future of PoE?

01 May, 2022 by Ronna Davis* | Supplied by: CommScope Technologies Australia Pty Ltd

Since its debut in 2003, Power over Ethernet (PoE) has steadily and slowly earned its place in the ITC network.


Four steps to robust clinical cybersecurity

29 April, 2022 by Samuel Hill, Medigate

Healthcare providers must pay careful attention to their cyber hygiene or find themselves facing unexpected, costly and potentially life-threatening consequences.


Bethesda Health Care, Microsoft partner for new facility

21 April, 2022

Bethesda Health Care has partnered with Microsoft to install a cloud-based solution at its new mental health clinic in Cockburn, Perth.


The role of telehealth in modern health care

11 April, 2022 by Jeremy Paton, team engagement solutions lead APAC at Avaya

In recent years teleconsultations have played a growing role in the delivery of healthcare and support services across Australia.


Pharmacy clinician creates medical Wordle, Meddle

08 April, 2022

An Adelaide father–son duo — UniSA's Associate Professor Chris Alderman and his son Jonathon — have developed a free medical word game, Meddle.


Qld hospital appoints Rauland to enhance patient experience

06 April, 2022

The $60.5 million Weststate Private Hospital in Townsville has appointed Rauland Australia to deploy technology aimed at ensuring patient experience is at the forefront of its services.


Misleading VPR reforms will restrict equitable access to health care

04 April, 2022 by Dr Margaret Faux* & Dr Silvia Pfeiffer**

From July this year, Australia's MBS telehealth system is going to change once again, and this comes after two years of constantly evolving rules and regulations regarding the delivery of healthcare services in this country.


Healthcare Transformation Enabled with LTE and 5G

01 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

Healthcare today is marked by its technology-enabled reach, with providers extending coverage to more locations and in a wider variety of ways than ever before.


Smart electrification — the central nervous system for resilient healthcare infrastructure

01 April, 2022 by Ian Richardson, Building Solutions Technical Specialist, Electrification, ABB Australia | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Buildings 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.


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