Technology > Digital disruption

Aust AI tool warns of patient deterioration

09 June, 2023

The Ainsoff Deterioration Index has reduced adverse events and the length of time patients have to stay in hospital, according to new research.


Care experience platform bags innovation award

07 June, 2023

Carium, a Care Experience Platform (CXP), has received the Patient Experience Innovation Award at the 7th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards.


15 digital health startups to benefit from new program

22 May, 2023

The program will see cohort companies participate in a highly customised initiative that will support them to scale up and navigate the complex commercialisation pathway in digital and connected health.


Digital Health CRC appoints Berne Gibbons as board member

08 May, 2023

Berne Gibbons has been appointed to the board of the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC).


Digital health workforce imperatives to lead amid disruption

04 April, 2023 by Mark Brommeyer FAIDH CHIA

Health informatics and digital health, two rapidly growing disciplines, are becoming increasingly important for efficient and effective health service provision.


Partnership to review impact of Vic digital health initiatives

30 March, 2023

Alfred Health has partnered with DHCRC and Monash University to review the effectiveness of two digital health initiatives implemented at three hospitals in Victoria.


10 principles for reducing generative AI risk in health

17 March, 2023

A new paper proposes a comprehensive ethical framework for the responsible use, design and governance of generative AI applications in health care and medicine.


Aust health sector dominates race to invest in the metaverse

13 December, 2022

A global study has revealed that businesses within Australia's healthcare sector are ahead of other nations with plans to launch initiatives in the metaverse.


Opinion: It's time to shift the dial on digital health

25 November, 2022 by Khaled Chakli, Director of Leadership & Policy, Australasian Institute of Digital Health

It is the right of every Australian to expect a consumer-centric, connected and digitally capable healthcare system. Australia's pandemic response proved that it's possible.


Agili8 XRAI Vision smart glasses

17 November, 2022

The Agili8 XRAI Vision smart glasses with deep learning capabilities are designed to reduce human errors, time delays and knowledge gaps.


The future of digital transformation in health care

26 October, 2022

The healthcare industry is experiencing extensive digital disruption. According to Deloitte research, "by 2040, health care as we know it today will no longer exist". The role of technology in this change is paramount. What role will your company play in the future of health?


Navigating the waters of cyber security — the partially understood Multi-Function Printer fleet

10 October, 2022

According to PWC, there was an 84% rise in reported cyber incidents in Australia's healthcare sector between 2019 and 2020.


Connecting Australian health care

09 September, 2022 by Dr Holger Kaufmann*

In a healthcare system that values cutting-edge technology to diagnose, treat and manage conditions, consistent sharing of consumer health information remains an elusive target.


Innovation, digitalisation and analytics in healthcare

07 September, 2022

Healthcare systems and professionals have traditionally been slow to adopt new digital technologies and innovations.


New technology can boost healthcare efficiency

01 September, 2022

Technology can help improve the lives of both healthcare staff and patients. And it does not require a considerable investment to make a difference to day-to-day efficiency.


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