New technology can boost healthcare efficiency
01 September, 2022Technology 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.
NT rolls out first stage of $259m patient health record system
15 August, 2022The Northern Territory Government has successfully rolled out the first stage of its $259 million patient health record system, Acacia.
AIDH, eHealth NSW partner for digital health conference
18 July, 2022The Australasian Institute of Digital Health is partnering with NSW Health's digital health agency to host a conference and expo in October.
In Conversation with Bronwyn Le Grice
04 July, 2022 by Mansi GandhiDigital health commercialisation advocate Bronwyn Le Grice shares her thoughts on the state of digital health innovation, opportunities and challenges ahead.
The hospital of the future
27 June, 2022 by Amy SarcevicIf you close your eyes and picture the hospital of the future, a few images may spring to mind. Robots wandering the hallways and checking patient vitals. Machines dishing out medications, or performing complex surgeries.
Deflecting the data breach
20 June, 2022 by Brendan Read, Partner, KordaMenthaCyber breaches in Australia’s healthcare industry are rising fast compared to other sectors. Yet, this increasingly vulnerable sector stands apart given the dangers such attacks can pose to human life.
New digital health hub to drive innovation
07 June, 2022RMIT University, along with industry partners, has launched a new hub to drive digital health innovation to support healthcare transformation and citizen health in Australia and internationally.
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, 2022Qlik 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, 2022A new microscopic imaging device small enough to fit on a smartphone camera lens could potentially make mobile medical diagnosis of diseases affordable and accessible.
Four steps to robust clinical cybersecurity
29 April, 2022 by Samuel Hill, MedigateHealthcare providers must pay careful attention to their cyber hygiene or find themselves facing unexpected, costly and potentially life-threatening consequences.
Smart electrification — the central nervous system for resilient healthcare infrastructure
01 April, 2022 by Ian Richardson, Building Solutions Technical Specialist, Electrification, ABB AustraliaBuildings 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.
Remote health monitoring — have we learnt our lessons?
25 March, 2022 by Emeline Ramos*If we ever needed proof that our healthcare systems have a sustainability problem, the pandemic provided it.
Digital Health CRC appoints Annette Schmiede as Acting CEO
14 March, 2022The Digital Health CRC (DHCRC) has appointed Annette Schmiede to the role of Acting CEO, following the resignation of former CEO Terry Sweeney.
