Technology > Digital disruption

Subiaco hospital uses wearables to reduce workplace injury

16 June, 2020

The wearable technology captures and measures hazardous movements and coaches workers using real-time feedback and in-app training.


Support for frontline health workers in sub-Saharan Africa and Middle East

15 June, 2020

As a result of a collaboration, a focused training program will be delivered via mobile app, with the aim of reaching 600,000 nurses and midwives.


Avalue Technology HID-2334 Medical Cart Panel PC

01 June, 2020

The HID-2334 Medical Cart Panel PC from Avalue Technology is an all-in-one, 23.8″ panel PC designed for mobile carts.


How legacy operating systems and firmware could endanger patients

15 May, 2020 by Steve Hunter*

Healthcare organisations will have to consider the interoperability between emerging technologies and legacy systems to ensure a seamless integration.


Health systems struggle to keep up with hackers

12 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Australian health systems are struggling to keep pace with the adoption of technology by cyber attackers, research from UNSW shows.


The challenge of disparate digital systems

01 May, 2020

With the introduction of newer digital capabilities, companies with disparate systems need to urgently review these and integrate now if they want to grow.


ACSC steps up fight against COVID-19 cybercrooks

23 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The Australian Cyber Security Centre is working on multiple fronts to combat cyber threat activity capitalising on the COVID-19 pandemic.


Fall-detection tech gets smart

22 April, 2020

An Australian company has created an artificial intelligence device that can detect if someone suffers a fall in the home, hospital or aged-care facility.


Australian opportunities in Indonesia's digital health ecosystem

16 March, 2020

According to research conducted by MTPConnect and Asialink Business, Australian businesses should be seizing opportunities emerging from Indonesia's booming digital health ecosystem.


Designing healthcare solutions for the empowered generation

20 February, 2020 by Carla West, Deepend

Millennials and Gen Z are taking healthcare innovation into their own hands, bringing a new, patient-focused approach to the forefront.


Health tech research lab to digitise hospitals

11 February, 2020 by Anthony Dodd

A research lab to help Australian hospitals adopt and upskill with new and existing digital health technology has opened in Adelaide.


The future of health care is not in hospitals

10 February, 2020 by Gihan Perera*

In the past, the hospital experience was a significant part of health care, but that won't necessarily be true in the future. If you're a hospital leader, look beyond your four walls and consider the entire patient journey.


Traceability: a digitalised healthcare supply chain for the new decade

20 January, 2020 by Catherine Koetz, Industry Manager — Healthcare, GS1 Australia

The 'Digital Health' agenda is extremely full and it is often challenging to bridge the supply chain and clinical delivery within organisations or give thought to the necessity to support traceability.


Mobile robot designed to assist in hospitals

18 October, 2019

A mobile YuMi robot, showcased at the Texas Medical Center, will be designed to assist staff with laboratory and logistics tasks in hospitals.


WHO launches app to improve care for older people

07 October, 2019

The World Health Organization has announced a package of tools, including a digital application, to help health and social workers provide better care for older people.


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