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.
How AI can help prevent physician burnout
05 December, 2019 by Dr Simon Wallace* | Supplied by: Nuance CommunicationsAI is powering ambient clinical intelligence — it listens securely to clinician–patient conversations and provides assisted workflows, task and knowledge automation.
Partnership heralds tech and innovation in aged care
03 December, 2019The Living Better Lab is set to provide a platform for major initiatives that aim to improve the quality of life for older Australians.
Vanguard Wireless IoT cellular nurse call unit
02 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Vanguard Wireless Pty LtdVanguard Wireless' IoT cellular nurse call unit is designed for use in workspaces where a standard wireless nurse call system may not be suitable.
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, CyberArk | Supplied by: Cyberark Software (Australia) PtyWith 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.
Holistic integration key to better healthcare solutions
29 October, 2019 by Val Jovevski, Health Segment Director, Schneider Electric Australia | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricIntegrated technologies are helping to liberate nursing staff from administrative duties, allowing them to focus more on patient-centric care.
BreastScreen Victoria goes digital
29 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Vitro SoftwareBreastScreen Victoria (BSV), the Victorian Government's breast cancer screening organisation, has partnered with Vitro Software in a shift towards full electronic records management.
Predictive software in aged care may reduce emergency visits
29 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Telstra HealthRMIT University, Telstra Health and the Digital Health CRC are partnering to develop analytical software that will predict deterioration and support clinical decision-making.
AIMed aims to transform Australian health care with AI
24 October, 2019The AIMed series of global summits aims to bring together clinicians, hospital leaders and technology experts to kickstart a revolution in health care.
Mobile robot designed to assist in hospitals
18 October, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdA mobile YuMi robot, showcased at the Texas Medical Center, will be designed to assist staff with laboratory and logistics tasks in hospitals.
