September 2020
Digital healthcare potential is limited only by the imagination
Telehealth can deliver cost-efficient and scalable healthcare – but these gains are limited when most remote consultations are still conducted via the telephone.
February 2018
Data and technology to transform the medical system
Healthcare is evolving with augmented reality technologies and artificial intelligence, and in the not-too-distant future passive invisible sensors will be able to track everything
Healthcare sector growing in importance as technology takes hold
Healthcare is the nation's fourth biggest contributor to GDP and Australia was also recently ranked as having the second best health system overall in the developed world
Talking to a doctor a two-way conversation
A healthcare consumer platform allows patients to rate physiotherapists, dentists and other allied professionals on their listening skills and customer service.
Digital-savvy consumers driving change in treatment methods
The digitally-enabled consumer will continue to drive the current revolution in healthcare as it transitions from being a provider-centric system.
November 2016
Soft drinks tax would raise $520m and cut obesity, says Grattan Institute
Sugary drinks should be hit with the special tax to reduce their role in soaring obesity rates, which have tripled here for adults.
Health system strong in some areas but lacking policy innovation
The health system needs to be re-engineered to meet the needs of the future.
Taking the best medical equipment home generating results
Chronically ill patients in Queensland are being given hi-tech medical testing equipment to use at home.
Trials indicate increasing patient confidence in My Health Record
The Health Department says patients are able to share information online with authorised healthcare providers.
Big data can sit comfortably with healthcare
The next big step for data could be for clinicians to see how they are performing.
Your GP may soon know more about you
The GP consultation of the future will be a very different type of meeting.
Improving patient care while reducing costs
Historical approaches to organising and paying for care have proven unsustainable.
October 2016
Reform critical in healthcare but lacking clear direction
Reforming healthcare is complex but necessary.
Emerging technologies a key to healthcare reform
Real-time communication is becoming a reality in healthcare.
Prevention rather then cure rated highly in healthcare but funding sparse
Preventative health viewed as important in opinion poles but struggles for funding.
Balancing people and technology in the health system
Technology can enhance doctor-patient communication, aiding diagnosis and treatment.
Connected health devices could be part of national preventative strategy
Internet connected devices could help not only in encouraging to walk more and sleep better but medically accurate monitors could also care for the chronically ill.
Dealing with medical crises in Atlanta from Sydney through an e-ICU
Monitoring critically ill patients in the US is part of a major new trial.
Integrated health care at local level a plum job
There is a push to limit unnecessary hospital admissions.