Artificial Intelligence

The revolution changing the face of healthcare delivery

How AI is transforming healthcare behind the scenes

4 July 2025

A lot of attention is given to AI’s potential in clinical settings, moving us toward real-time, hyper-personalised care plans powered by advanced diagnostics, predictive analytics, and even AI-assisted robotic surgery. Right now, though, its most significant day-to-day impact in healthcare is going to be behind the scenes, in the back office. The industry continues to face mounting […]

New leader and a genomics policy framework out for consultation

4 July 2025

Sector leader Tiffany Boughtwood has been appointed Australian Health Genomics Commissioner following the launch of Genomics Australia this week. Genomics Australia commenced operations on July 1, a week after the government released the draft National Health Genomics Policy Framework and Implementation Plan 2026 – 2030 for consultation with feedback closing on July 25. The vision […]

Dashboard tackles falls risk

4 July 2025

A digital innovation designed to reduce falls in residential aged care facilities has been recognised as a national finalist in the 2025 iAwards. MQ-Dash, developed through a research project of the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, led by Professor Johanna Westbrook in collaboration with Anglicare and funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council […]

Tech approach to support dementia care

4 July 2025

A new app-based tool available from Dementia Australia will help support people working in health, disability and aged care to provide quality care for people living with dementia. Dementia Australia Executive Director of Services, Advocacy and Research Dr Kaele Stokes said the tool – called Tell TiNA – will help workers and providers to assess […]

MedAdvisor sells ANZ business

4 July 2025

Medication management software provider MedAdvisor will sell its Australia and New Zealand business division to Jonas Software for $35million. In its ASX announcement MedAdvisor said the Company’s US business will continue to operate as MedAdvisor Solutions in the United States under a royalty-free licence arrangement with Jonas. The sale will be completed on July 8. […]

Med tech sector confidence wanes amid uncertainty over agency roles

4 July 2025

New Zealand’s medical technology companies have reported ongoing operational difficulties as the sector awaits clarity over which government agency will lead medical device regulation and management across the country. Launching this year’s Medical Technology Association of New Zealand Health Tech Week conference in Auckland, which marked 40 years of the organisation, MTANZ CEO Cushla Smyth […]

Medsafe + Pharmac to harness AI, as expert panel announced

4 July 2025

The New Zealand Government has this week greenlighted the use of artificial intelligence for medicine regulation, while also announcing an AI expert advisory panel to guide responsible AI use in public service. In announcing the expanded abilities for Medsafe and Pharmac around AI, Associate Health Minister David Seymour said he had empowered the two agencies […]

Preview Health first Australian startup to complete PharmStars accelerator

3 July 2025

Digital health startup Preview Health – founded by Dr Diana Zhang and Anastasia Latin – has successfully completed the US-based PharmStars accelerator program, the first Australian startup to do so. Sydney-based Preview Health completed PharmaU, PharmStars’ 10-week educational and mentoring program in May this year. Preview Health’s proprietary AI platform analyses 100 per cent of […]

EOI: Delphi study on the future of digital health in Australia

3 July 2025

Digital health professionals are invited to participate in a Delphi study to shape the vision for the future of Australia’s digital health environment. An expression of interest was put out by research leaders Dr Evelyn Hovenga AM (ACU) and Dr Brandon Cheong (ACU), supported in the project by Dr Jordi Piera Jimenez (Catalan Health Services), […]

Allied professions the focus for a digital health uplift

3 July 2025

The consultation survey for the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan closes on July 20. The plan is being developed by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing in partnership with the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) and Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) to uplift the digital capabilities of the allied health […]

RMIT medtech invention goes to market

3 July 2025

An ingestible gas-sensing capsule invented at RMIT to provide real-time insights into gut health has been cleared for use in the United States. The Atmo Gas Capsule – which helps diagnose gut disorders from gases it measures while travelling through the digestive system – has just received regulatory clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. […]

Be recognised for excellence

3 July 2025

Entries for the Health Service Excellence Awards 2025 close on Thursday July 17. The awards are open to all staff HSE and non-HSE working in the publish health system including hospitals, primary care services, community services, social care services and voluntary sector services. The categories are: Shortlisted entries are notified in September with the awards […]

Irish start-up xWave joins Soliton IT to transform NHS radiology workflow

3 July 2025

Irish start-up xWave Technologies is joining forces with software developers, Soliton IT, to transform NHS radiology workflow. The partnership aims to integrate xWave’s clinical decision support (CDS) solutions into Soliton IT’s systems, to streamline processes, and improve reporting efficiency. Soliton IT specialises in designing and implementing radiology information systems (RIS) and sharing solutions for NHS […]

Ireland’s first hospital-based centre for AI and digital health

3 July 2025

The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital has become the first hospital in Ireland to establish a dedicated on-site Centre for AI and Digital Health. The new hub, which will be based at the Pillar Centre for Transformative Healthcare, will develop AI-driven solutions to address clinical problems across the hospital. “AI has the power to transform how […]

Tech4Endo project shares in €23million Research Ireland funding

3 July 2025

A University College Dublin initiative aiming to develop technology to support women with endometriosis will share in the new €23 million Research Ireland funding for early-career researchers. The Tech4Endo project is fostering the co-creation of technological solutions to address patients’ unmet needs and enhance their quality of life. Currently available commercial technologies for endometriosis primarily […]

Virtual reality to understand childhood disease

2 July 2025

New cutting-edge software developed in Melbourne can help uncover how the most common heart tumour in children forms and changes. And the technology has the potential to further our understanding of other childhood diseases, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in Genome Biology, found the software, VR-Omics, can […]

WA FHRI strategy to guide investments in research, innovation

2 July 2025

The State Government has released an ambitious focus for Western Australia’s health and medical research sector with the release of the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Strategy 2025-30. The FHRI Fund was first established in 2020, as a unique, long-term investment of $1.8 billion, dedicated to supporting health and medical research and innovation […]

Oceania EHR satisfaction rates lower than Asia

2 July 2025

Healthcare organisations across Oceania have reported lower rates of satisfaction with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) compared with their counterparts in Asia, according to the latest Asia/Oceania EHR segment analysis from KLAS. In a follow-up to data published in 2022, the report examines the EHR market in Asia and Oceania and gauges customer satisfaction with key […]

Audit finds PathWest SoftLIS had “critical vulnerabilities”

1 July 2025

An audit found critical vulnerabilities in how sensitive data was secured, accessed and shared by Western Australia’s Pathwest Laboratory Information System. The WA Auditor General’s report, PathWest’s Laboratory Information System, was tabled to Parliament on June 30. The audit conducted in 2024 found significant weaknesses that risked the confidentiality, integrity and availability of PathWest’s Soft […]

Apps tackling big challenges

1 July 2025

Two Australian digital health innovators, addressing challenges in nutrition education in migrant families and childhood sleep issues, have won the opportunity to bring their projects to life through the Priority Digital Health Challenge 2025. The challenge aims to turn digital health initiatives into working, adoption-ready apps aimed at closing critical gaps in healthcare access. Griffith […]

Eight providers chosen for 24/7 digital health service

1 July 2025

The government’s newly announced 24/7 digital health service is a “sensible step” that needs suitable integration with regular general practice, according to General Practice New Zealand CEO Maura Thompson. Health Minister Simeon Brown yesterday announced the official launch of the 24/7 service, which has been in a trial phase since May. Since the pilot launch, […]

Agency launches roadmap for health information sharing

1 July 2025

The Australian Digital Health Agency is set to improve access to health information between healthcare participants quickly and securely with the launch of Health Connect Australia and the release of the Health Connect Australia Strategy, Architecture and Roadmap. The intent of Health Connect Australia is to “establish, evolve, innovate and refine a set of nationally consistent capabilities, products […]

WA’s Health Support Services appoints Giles Nunis as CEO

1 July 2025

Health Support Services (HSS) today announced the appointment of Giles Nunis as its Chief Executive Officer. HSS said Mr Nunis brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the health and technology sectors, having served on the Board for the past 18 months. “His appointment marks a significant step forward in HSS’s mission […]

Medtasker goes live with emergency response

30 June 2025

Medtasker, provider of hospital communication and task management software in Australia and New Zealand, today announced the first successful implementation of its new Emergency Response module, designed to help hospitals respond faster and more effectively to emergency events. Medtasker CEO Paul Hirst said: “Hospitals manage a wide range of emergencies every day, from critical clinical […]

BlinkLab trials moving ahead

30 June 2025

BlinkLab a digital health company developing AI-powered smartphone-based diagnostic technology for autism and ADHD, has achieved a major regulatory milestone. It has received Institutional Review Board (IRB) ethics approval from the WIRB-Copernicus Group (WCG) for commencing the main phase of its United States FDA 510(k) clinical trial. BlinkLab’s strategy is to bring “accessible, scalable autism […]

Chris Tan joins Telstra Health

30 June 2025

Telstra Health has appointed Dr Chris Tan, General Practitioner and expert in digital innovation, as Clinical Director. Dr Tan joins Telstra Health’s Clinical Excellence and Risk team. He is a dual-qualified specialist, holding fellowships in both General Practice (FRACGP) and Medical Administration (FRACMA), with additional credentials as a Certified Health Informatician Australia (CHIA). Dr Tan […]

Code of conduct a way to build patient trust

30 June 2025

Custodianship of patient information is more than privacy, and a national code of conduct would build patient trust, says the CEO of Health Information Management Association Australia Sallyanne Wissmann. “There are thousands of APHRA registered and non-registered health and care providers who operate as sole traders and small businesses as well as in larger organisations […]

New leader for HTSA

30 June 2025

Health Translation SA (HTSA) has announced that Tom Symonds has been appointed to the role of Executive Director of HTSA, taking over from Wendy Keech who has led this collaborative organisation over the past seven years. HTSA is South Australia’s statewide, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) accredited Research Translation Centre (RTC). It is one of 14 accredited RTC’s across Australia […]

Tender seeks NEIS service provider

30 June 2025

There’s movement on the government’s proposed National Early Intervention Service (NEIS) with the tender for a service provider closing on July 21. A fully digital mental health service, NEIS will provide free, evidence-based mental health support to people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mild mental ill-health or transient distress. From January 1, 2026, […]

Tasmania moves on digital design framework

27 June 2025

Tasmania’s Bluegum Health Transformation team has released a Digital Solutions Design Governance document for consultation to inform the design of the state’s Electronic Medical Record. In a community message, Department of Health Tasmania CCIO Dr John Lambert said input would help refine the framework and guide the next stage of work. “The Bluegum Health Transformation […]

Call for national code of conduct for custodianship of patient information

27 June 2025

Recently in my role as CEO of the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA), I have attended some national events that have been discussing and workshopping how to progress solutions to challenges in the fragmented, multi-layered, multi-sectored health and care sectors. These have included as a member of the Council for Connected Care, where […]

Telehealth meeting winter demand, says Medmate

27 June 2025

As winter viruses surge, thousands of patients are turning to online doctors to avoid waiting for appointments, says one digital health service. Medmate has recorded a 40 per cent increase in cold and flu consultations over the past month, with influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 driving a sharp uptick in demand. “We’re seeing a clear shift in how […]

Infosys dedicates app for mental health wellbeing

27 June 2025

Infosys a global consulting and next-generation digital services company has announced a strategic collaboration with Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) to boost mental health awareness, with the creation of a mobile app called ‘Supportive Mind’. The app designed by Infosys for MHFA will aim to provide first aiders and communities in Australia and New Zealand […]

Silverchain pilots first virtual assistant with Talius

27 June 2025

In an Australian-first for home care, Silverchain, together with Talius, has commenced a pilot for the AI-powered conversational virtual assistant, CuriousThing. Developed specifically for Australia’s in-home care sector, the virtual assistant will make proactive outbound calls to confirm, reschedule or postpone visits from Silverchain’s care teams. Silverchain says it marks a key milestone in its longstanding […]

Health NZ reports 87 go-lives, modest wins for telehealth uptake

27 June 2025

Health NZ’s has made “significant progress” on its much anticipated digital investment plan, while uptake of telehealth continued to grow modestly across the country. In its Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter Three, 2024/25, Health NZ said as of 31 March 2025, there were 16 centrally monitored major digital programmes and projects underway, each valued at […]

Ka Ora rural telehealth nears 50 per cent coverage

27 June 2025

The National Rural Clinical Telehealth Service (Ka Ora) has been embraced by almost half of New Zealand’s eligible general practices, according to a paper published this week by Health NZ. Ka Ora was launched in November 2023, and aims to improve access to urgent care for rural communities. Health NZ’s Rural Urgent Unplanned Care (RUUC) […]

Medilit advances AI scribe precision

27 June 2025

Med-tech startup and medical scribe Medilit is finding success with its proprietary AI models. Co-founder Naeim Abedi says “Unlike other AI scribes that use one model to process all speciality documentations, we have fine-tuned AI models for specific specialities. This has led to achieving a high accuracy rate by properly capturing the unique terminology, workflows, […]

Pharmx innovates with Pharmacy Portal

26 June 2025

Pharmx has launched Pharmacy Portal, a centralised hub that gives pharmacies instant access to order history, real-time spending insights, and seamless account management with their supplier partners through the Pharmx Gateway platform. The portal simplifies essential trading functions, and is designed to deepen platform loyalty for the 99% of Australian pharmacies already connected to Pharmx, while also […]

Cubiko, Lyrebird integration allows smarter GP workflows

26 June 2025

Cubiko and Lyrebird Health have announced a new integration aimed at supporting GPs to deliver high-quality care to patients with chronic conditions. The integration securely shares Cubiko’s Care Prompts with Lyrebird Health through Best Practice, allowing Lyrebird to recommend the most relevant consult templates based on a patient’s potential service eligibility. By integrating the two […]

Harnessing GenAI for good in professional health education

26 June 2025

Students in health-related fields are benefiting from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), but concerns have arisen about critical thinking ability and reduced peer interaction. A systematic review led by researchers from Monash University’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FPPS) surveyed the prevalence of GenAI use across six learning types in health profession education and found […]

Hospital app a reassuring guide for child admissions

26 June 2025

An app designed for children due for admission to University Hospital Waterford was launched this week. Paediatric and Theatre Department Nurse Specialists in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) have been working with a company called Little Journey (UK) to develop a platform for children. The app enables children and their families to view the hospital environment […]

E-prescription tender, industry engagement for HSE

26 June 2025

The Health Service Executive tender for the provision of a national electronic prescription service with a budget up to €50m closes on July 7. HSE says the National Electronic Prescription Service will be a “secure, efficient, and fully integrated digital service for the transmission and storage of electronic prescriptions and electronic dispensations generated for patients […]

Bright Spark Awards celebrate digital innovations

26 June 2025

A number of digital health innovations featured among winners at the Bright Spark National Innovation Awards as part of the recent HSE Spark Summit 2025 in Dublin. The awards recognise outstanding contributions of frontline healthcare teams who have implemented innovative projects to improve patient care and service delivery across Ireland. Digital project Winner of the […]

CareMonitor launches app to support clinicians on the go

25 June 2025

Digital health platform CareMonitor has launched its Clinician App, designed to provide healthcare professionals with secure, mobile access to essential tools. It says the app allows clinicians to manage alerts, review notes, track appointments, and access critical patient information on the go. CareMonitor CEO Deepak Biswal said: “Healthcare is no longer confined to static locations, […]

Next generation digital platform will fast-track research

25 June 2025

An Australian-first data partnership has set a new benchmark for medical research, with the establishment of a next-generation digital platform that aims to fast-track breakthroughs in immune health research. The landmark partnership between the Snow Centre for Immune Health – co led by WEHI and the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) in partnership with Snow Medical Research […]

$500m for digital health in NSW Budget

25 June 2025

The NSW Government has increased investment in digital health initiatives to more than $500m over the next four years, according to its Budget released this week. The Budget includes $141m to begin implementing the previously announced Single Digital Patient Record, which the NSW government said would “enhance care coordination across hospitals and other settings.” The […]

Health NZ announces Dr Dale Bramley as full-time CEO

25 June 2025

Health New Zealand has announced the appointment of Dr Dale Bramley as chief executive officer for the next three years, beginning on July 14, 2025. Health NZ commissioner Lester Levy said Dr Bramley brought “deep knowledge of the health system gained from more than two decades as a senior health and operational leader.” Dr Bramley […]

Mental health agreement ‘flawed,’ data infrastructure gaps remain

25 June 2025

“The Agreement comprises a raft of outputs and initiatives that aren’t connected to each other or to an overarching strategy. In its current form, it cannot deliver the systemic, coordinated change it promises.” Commissioner Selwyn Button. Australia’s Productivity Commission says the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement is “fundamentally flawed,” with data infrastructure gaps […]

Propell partners with Xandar Kardian for contact-free monitoring

24 June 2025

Remote patient monitoring specialist Propell has announced a collaboration with Xandar Kardian, a pioneer in radar-based continuous monitoring solutions. The arrangement will offer advanced, contact-free patient monitoring to hospitals and aged care facilities, supporting patient care and staff efficiency. Xandar Kardian’s technology uses radar sensors to provide 24/7 continuous monitoring of vital signs including resting […]

NSW Ambulance drones take on aeromedical missions

24 June 2025

NSW Ambulance has trialled the use of drones to enhance its aeromedical and special operations capabilities during search and rescue missions. The two-month Remotely Piloted Aeromedical Clinical Systems (RPACS) trial provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of drones in aeromedical missions, with a focus on improving both the speed and safety of operations in remote […]

Taiwan competition invites international healthcare proposals

24 June 2025

Taiwan’s External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has launched a worldwide call for proposals on integrating Taiwan’s health products and holistic solutions under the theme “Go Healthy with Taiwan.” The goal of the competition which closes August 14 is to enhance Taiwan’s global visibility in the health industry and promote international cooperation with local implementations. The […]

AI breakthrough for blood vessel calcification screening

23 June 2025

Artificial intelligence may be used to help detect hidden calcium in arteries, saving lives with earlier intervention in heart disease. Early signs of heart diseases are easily missed. However, a person’s heart attack risk can be indicated by the level of calcium built up in the blood vessel walls. A team from Edith Cowan University’s […]

Vitro adds another layer of security for patient data

23 June 2025

Vitro Software has released a new electronic records feature to enhance the security and protection of patient data. With the latest Vitro release, healthcare providers can restrict access to sensitive patient information through a secure locking mechanism. Vitro Software says the new access control functionality helps hospitals and healthcare facilities to face increasing demands to […]

DHCRC launches new gateway to digital health education

23 June 2025

The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) today launched an overarching platform aimed at helping prospective students navigate the wide array of digital health education offerings across Australian universities. The Australian Digital Health Course Directory is designed to consolidate information on a broad range of digital health courses, in order to support ongoing development of […]

System C links maternity and neonatal care across New Zealand

23 June 2025

British technology company System C has announced its ongoing expansion of BadgerNet maternity and neonatal services across New Zealand’s hospital districts. The company said the initiative marked a significant step towards unifying maternity and neonatal care in the country, with a six-year partnership between System C and Health NZ set to run until March 2031. […]

AlayaCare is reform ready with early NOI certification

23 June 2025

AlayaCare, a leading provider of home and community care software, today announced it has received Notice of Intent (NOI) certification from Services Australia for its integration with the new Support at Home APIs — two days ahead of schedule. AlayaCare is one of the first software vendors to complete the critical technical milestone, saying that […]

Understanding the gap: Australia’s youth mental health crisis

20 June 2025

New research shows one million children and young people (C&YP) in Australia are unable to access early intervention mental health support. BFB Labs – a social enterprise building resilience and mental health self management skills in young people – has analysed publicly available data to understand the gap in mental health provision for C&YP in Australia. […]

Bridging the gap in youth mental health

20 June 2025

BFB Labs’ new research shows one million children and young people (C&YP) in Australia are unable to access early intervention mental health support. BFB Labs – a social enterprise building resilience and mental health self management skills in young people – has analysed publicly available data to understand the gap in mental health provision for C&YP […]

Enkindle survey highlights home care sector priorities

20 June 2025

Telehealth and virtual visits, smart home technology, wearables, AI in business processes and remote monitoring were ranked as the most impactful technology trends for 2025, according to the Enkindle Home Care Provider Outlook Report. While these innovations promise to transform home care by improving access, enhancing efficiency, and enabling high-quality care, many providers surveyed said […]

AI tool developed to ensure correct chemo dosing

20 June 2025

University of Melbourne and Western Health researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence tool to prevent cancer patients from receiving incorrect doses of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is typically dosed by calculating the patient’s body surface area using their height and weight, but researchers said this method was “highly inaccurate” as it doesn’t factor in body composition. […]

New PRIMHD rulebook signals move toward next‑gen data standards

20 June 2025

Health New Zealand has published the HISO 10023.3:2025 PRIMHD Code Set Standard – a reference that all mental‑health and addiction providers will now be required to use when reporting service activity and outcomes to the national PRIMHD collection. The updated document, added to Health NZ’s website in the past week, locks in the end of “indefinite” compulsory treatment […]

McCrae Tech boss gives lowdown on SI PICS go-live

20 June 2025

The recent West Coast go-live of the South Island Patient Information Care System (SI PICS) has rounded off a ten-year work programme establishing a single patient administration system for hospital care across New Zealand’s South Island. SI PICS has been delivered by hospital information system solution provider McCrae Tech, whose CEO of Hospitals Niru Rajakumar […]

New name as AUCDI evolves and builds on data foundations

19 June 2025

The Australian Clinical Data for Interoperability (AUCDI) Release 2 has been published by CSIRO’s Sparked AU FHIR Accelerator, and with a rebranded name. Previously known as Australian Core Data for Interoperability, Sparked AU says “the name change reflects a natural evolution as we build on the data foundations of the first release. “While Release One […]

ACT health professionals’ survey on digital tools

19 June 2025

Capital Health Network is conducting a digital health tools survey, looking for information around use of telehealth, eScript, MyHealthRecord, and ACT Health’s Digital Health Record. CHN says it is looking for health professionals to have their say “What tools are helping you and what could be improved? How do you think Artificial Intelligence should be […]

HIMAA program launched

19 June 2025

Australian data leaders from major peak bodies feature as keynote speakers for the 2025 National Health Information Management Conference taking place in Canberra from October 29-31. Launching the program, HIMAA announced opening keynote addresses by Dr David Hansen, CEO and Research Director of the Australian e-Health Research Centre at CSIRO, and Dr Zoran Bolevich, CEO […]

Multilingual chatbot to support triage

19 June 2025

A multilingual chatbot could lead to better triage assessments at hospitals in multicultural areas and better outcomes for linguistically diverse patients across Australia. In areas like south-western Sydney more than half of the local population – or 55% according to the South Western Sydney Local Health District – speaks a language other than English at home. Dr […]

National Rehabilitation Hospital rolling out T-Pro solution

19 June 2025

The National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) has selected T-Pro’s digital dictation solution as the latest step in its digital transformation. T-Pro’s dictation solution will be integrated with the hospital’s recently implemented clinical management system, TrakCare. It is hoped that the new dictation and voice recognition technology will modernise and streamline clinical correspondence workflows, ensure greater accuracy […]

Data centres consumed 22% of Ireland’s electricity in 2024

19 June 2025

Data centres now account for more than a fifth of Ireland’s metered electricity consumption, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The new data show that the proportion of electricity consumption attributed to data centres rose from five per cent in 2015 to 22 per cent in 2024. Between 2023 and 2024, […]

UPMC Ireland selects MEDITECH Expanse EHR

19 June 2025

UPMC Ireland has selected MEDITECH Expanse as the electronic health record (EHR) system that will underpin its “once-in-a-generation” digital transformation. The software will connect the company’s four hospitals, two cancer centres, and six sports medicine clinics across the country. As part of the plan, UPMC will also be introducing a patient portal that will allow […]

Allowah goes live with ‘transformative’ CareRight platform

19 June 2025

Clintel Systems has partnered with Allowah to launch a groundbreaking CareRight deployment that modernises and streamlines clinical care for children and young people with complex medical needs and disabilities. CareRight is a fully integrated platform, purpose-built for complex healthcare environments, that unifies Patient Administration (PAS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), billing and claiming, and workflow management […]

HCPA’s MedPrescribe moves on medicinal cannabis

18 June 2025

Australian-founded technology is expected to drive growth in the country’s multi-million-dollar medicinal cannabis industry. The Health Care Providers Association (HCPA) platform MedPrescribe is aiming to cover 50 per cent of small to medium-sized clinics within the next 12 months. It uses software created and owned by The Entourage Effect, to streamline the consultation to delivery process […]

Tech upgrade boosts single-cell sequencing in Australia

18 June 2025

The South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC), with its main node based at South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, is staking its claim as a world-class single-cell profiling hub by becoming the first certified service provider in the Asia-Pacific for Parse Bioscience’s Evercode technology. Evercode allows researchers to analyse gene expression from millions of individual cells […]

Head of HealthTech Ireland named CEO of the Year

18 June 2025

HealthTech Ireland CEO Susan Treacy scooped the title of CEO of the Year at the recent Association and Institute Awards. When presenting the award, the judging panel – led by Willie Donnelly Director of Research and Innovation at the Technical Higher Education Association THEA – commented on Ms Treacy’s “ability to steer the team to […]

Monash Health seeks AI-supported clinical coding solution

18 June 2025

Monash Health is seeking to implement an integrated clinical coding workflow solution that leverages innovative technologies – in particular artificial intelligence – to improve coding accuracy, streamline audits and improve overall efficiency. By implementing this solution, Monash Health seeks to: OPPORTUNITY In its Advanced Tender Notice, Monash Health outlines clinical coding as “a process by […]

Konnect NET and Hannover Re collaboration wins recognition

18 June 2025

Collaboration, bold thinking and a shared vision was the award-winning combination for electronic health record vendor Konnect NET and its client Hannover Life Re Australasia (HLR Aus). HLR Aus won the Australasian Life Underwriting and Claims Association (ALUCA) Life Insurance Excellence Innovation Team Award for their most recent pilot partnership with Konnect NET. HLR Aus […]

Patient-active care inspires Dedalus engagement solution

17 June 2025

Healthcare information systems company Dedalus ANZ is preparing to launch PatientAide, a new mobile-first patient engagement platform. Dedalus is gauging market interest across Australia and New Zealand, and says it is “a perfect time for healthcare providers to start conversations about integrating a modern patient engagement solution that enhances care delivery, optimises workflows, and supports […]

DoHDA seeks tenders for digital mental health service

17 June 2025

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will hold an industry briefing session on June 26 for parties interested in its request for tender for delivery of the National Early Intervention Service – Digital Mental Health Service. The service, currently referred to as the National Early Intervention Service (NEIS) will provide free, evidence-based mental health […]

SQL on FHIR makes health data analytics easier

17 June 2025

A new open-source health data standard called SQL on FHIR is helping bridge the gap between fast-growing volumes of structured health data and the tools used to analyse it. The lead author of a new paper titled SQL on FHIR – Tabular views of FHIR data using FHIRPath, John Grimes from CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research told […]

Cubiko announces expansion of clinical capabilities

16 June 2025

Insights and business data platform for GPs Cubiko has announced a major expansion of its clinical reporting capabilities, alongside the appointment of Dr Bruce Willett as Clinical Director. As part of its 2025 product roadmap, Cubiko is set to introduce a suite of clinically focused enhancements to its Cubiko Insights platform. “For years, our community […]

Reimagining patient engagement through co-design and innovation

16 June 2025

Melbourne-based Solara Health has launched the Skye patient engagement platform to put patients at the heart of their healthcare journey. Skye is an intuitive mobile app designed to educate, guide and support hospital patients – whether they’re navigating a complex diagnosis, preparing for major surgery, managing recovery or living with a chronic illness. Founder and […]

AI will help deliver equitable maternal care

16 June 2025

The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has announced a collaborative research project with ASX-listed HeraMED and RMIT University focused on improving maternal health outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women through AI-enabled predictive care. Under the project, AI models to assess the risk of pre-term delivery linked to socio-economic factors, HeraMED’s proprietary HeraCARE […]

CSIRO has the next step for innovators

16 June 2025

Applications are open for CSIRO’s eight-week Innovate to Grow program, helping Australian small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) transform healthcare innovation ideas into research and development (R&D) projects.  The program is open to SMEs working in the following sub-sectors: Digital health; Biomedical devices; Multi-omics, biostatistics and bioinformatics; Medical imaging and genomics; Drug discovery, vaccines and therapeutics; Advanced cell models; […]

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Neuroscience drives new wellbeing app

16 June 2025

Researchers from NeuRA and UNSW Sydney have launched a new app aimed at boosting the wellbeing and resilience of adults. The researchers said the ReNeuWell mobile app aimed to shift the focus from managing distress to “actively promoting mental flourishing,” and said it offered “a neuroscience-backed, personalised approach to mental health.” Designed by director of […]

Just Better Care positioned for transformation

15 June 2025

In-home aged care and disability support provider Just Better Care (JBC) has shown it is firmly committed to the future of care, from the introduction of the new Aged Care Act through to longer term digital transformation. The franchise has completed a multi-systems rollout program five months ahead of schedule, freeing up resources to prepare […]

Podcast: Models of virtual care

13 June 2025

Data capture will play a big role in shaping the future of virtual care, and there is plenty of work to be undertaken if we are to understand the pathway towards alternative funding models. Appearing on PULSE the Podcast, Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority director Julia Conway discusses the challenges and opportunities the […]

Why Australia’s healthcare future depends on technology

13 June 2025

Australia’s health system is rightly celebrated for its world-class outcomes, but beneath the surface, it is straining under the weight of rising costs, workforce burnout and shortages, and growing demand. At the same time, the health system is being asked to deliver better and more equitable health outcomes and experiences for everyone involved; patients, clinicians, […]

Toniq’s latest update makes dispensing faster and easier for pharmacies

13 June 2025

Pharmacy dispensing solution provider Toniq will roll out a new, revamped user screen to pharmacies over the next month – offering users more viewing options and support features. Toniq senior product manager Luke Tilson said new application features had been developed in response to customer feedback on the screen view and had already received positive […]

e-learning an aid for aged care providers

13 June 2025

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is directing providers to a series of e-learning resources in preparation for the introduction of the new Aged Care Act on November 1, 2025. Content is available through the Aged Care Learning Information Solution (Alis) website. There will be four e-learning modules for providers and workers on the […]

High stakes for data in health apps

13 June 2025

Popular apps used to track menstrual cycles can hold years of data on users’ health and private lives, however users remained largely unconcerned about how that data is used, according to a New Zealand study. New Zealand researchers asked app users about their views of the risks, finding about half considered their data to be […]

Shared Digital Health Record project delayed to end of year

13 June 2025

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has advised a new date for the end of the first phase of its Shared Digital Health Record project – with the expected delivery date pushed out to the end of the year. The project had been aiming for a June 2025 production readiness date, however Health NZ […]

Preventive care boosted by telehealth screening

12 June 2025

SHINE SA has launched a free telehealth self-collect cervical screening service, funded by Preventive Health SA. The new service is expected to make screening more accessible for those facing barriers due to distance from a provider, or a lack of inclusive services, or the cost of care. Cervical screening is one of the most effective […]

Croom Hospital VR pain project adapted for community use

12 June 2025

The Pain Excellence Centre at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital in Limerick is set to expand a virtual reality (VR) pain management programme into the community, Pulse+IT has learned. The centre has already successfully piloted a gamified VR tool to reduce procedural pain during Qutenza patch treatments. This nurse-led intervention used VR to distract and engage patients […]

Advances in LLM safety

12 June 2025

Artificial intelligence research and deployment company OpenAI has launched HealthBench, a new standard specifically to measure AI outputs in healthcare. The open-source benchmark measures the performance and safety of large language models in healthcare. Built in partnership with 262 physicians who have practised in 60 countries, HealthBench includes 5,000 realistic health conversations, each with a […]

Enterprise Ireland announces new Chief Executive Officer

11 June 2025

The Board of Enterprise Ireland has announced the appointment of Jenny Melia as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will take up the new role in July. Ms Melia graduated from University College Dublin with a BSc and PhD in Chemistry and has worked at Enterprise Ireland for 29 years. She has held a number […]

Optus NaaS solution wins contract

11 June 2025

Optus has won a contract valued at $33 million to deliver a fully managed Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solution for the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, supporting its digital transformation. The initial contract runs for three years, with options to extend for another three years. A department spokesperson said Optus will provide fixed voice, enterprise mobility, […]

AI, analytics top investment priority for healthcare

11 June 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics are the top-ranked healthcare IT investment priorities for healthcare organisations in 2025 according to global research analysts KLAS. For their report on the most current trends impacting healthcare IT in 2025, KLAS interviewed 174 healthcare organisations in 39 countries and territories (excluding the US) about their IT investment priorities, including their […]

Avant’s new AI solution helps book appointments

11 June 2025

Avant Practice Solutions has previewed Xaida, a new artificial-intelligence (AI) medical receptionist that can handle inbound calls and help patients to book appointments. The Avant team gave a live demonstration of Xaida’s abilities at the Digital Health Festival. With advancements in agentic-AI, the digital assistant can handle a wide range of inbound calls as well as […]

Patients support AI in healthcare – but prefer doctors’ decisions

11 June 2025

An international peer-reviewed survey that included Australia has found 57 per cent of people are supportive of the use of AI in healthcare facilities – however those attitudes varied significantly based on social demographics and how familiar people were with the technology. People also preferred explainable AI systems and doctor-led decision-making, which the study’s authors […]

Lyrebird raises $12m, signals international expansion

11 June 2025

Lyrebird Health this week announced it has secured $12 million in its first venture round, as it looks to expand into the UK and Middle East. Lyrebird is the most widely used AI scribe by general practitioners in Australia, and its co-founder Kai Van Lieshout said raising the first venture round was a testament to […]

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