Artificial Intelligence

The revolution changing the face of healthcare delivery

Need to continue building consumer trust, Summit told

18 February 2025

Australians need to trust the digital health systems they use are underpinned by standards to secure their information, Department of Health and Aged Care assistant secretary Simon Cleverley said today at the Connect.Care.Confidence C3.0 Summit 2025. Standards along with good cybersecurity provisions would give consumers confidence, he said, flagging further consultation at the national level […]

Have your say on WA’s Public Health Plan

18 February 2025

The call for feedback on Western Australia’s draft State Public Health Plan 2025-2030 (SPHP) closes this week, with the draft plan identifying a number of opportunities for enhancing digital health services. The SPHP sets out a strategic framework for enhancing the health and wellbeing of Western Australians and is intended to guide organisations in incorporating […]

AI and human collaboration speeds diagnosis

18 February 2025

University of Adelaide researchers have identified a new approach for endometriosis classification, believed to be the first of its kind which combines both machine learning models and human knowledge. The IMAGENDO team from the University’s Robinson Research Institute and Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) developed the system — Human-Artificial Intelligence Collaborative Multi-modal Multi-rater Learning […]

Le Grice to chair new commercialisation committee

17 February 2025

ANDHealth Chief Executive Officer, Bronwyn Le Grice has been named the inaugural Chair of a new committee to advise the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) to drive the commercialisation of groundbreaking medical research. AMRAB assists the Australian Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care on prioritising […]

Glucose monitoring wearable launched in Australia

17 February 2025

Glucose monitoring provider Dexcom has launched its Dexcom ONE+ continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for people living with Type 2 diabetes in Australia. Dexcom ONE+ is a wearable technology that helps people manage their glucose levels by sending real-time glucose readings automatically to a compatible smart device or optional receiver. Dexcom Australia senior director Samy […]

Labour says Sarfati resignation continues Govt’s “health leadership purge”

17 February 2025

New Zealand director-general of health Dr Diana Sarfati is stepping down from her role, the latest development in what Labour is calling a “purge of health leadership.” Dr Sarfati said she had appreciated the privilege and responsibilities that came with leading the Ministry of Health during “a time of significant change within the sector.” “The […]

QAS Clinical Hub expansion to free up emergency resources

17 February 2025

The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Clinical Hub will receive an $8.31 million upgrade, allowing greater capacity to support patients who have dialed triple zero (000). The Clinical Hub is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team that operates 24/7, made up of senior paramedics, specialist doctors, registered nurses, mental health and social workers, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. The clinicians monitor calls from patients to maximise the use of frontline resources and alleviate pressure on emergency departments […]

Opinion: Connected care deserves our commitment

14 February 2025

Undoubtedly we’ve all taken interest in the Trump administration’s announcement of a $500 billion investment into securing America’s dominance in artificial intelligence (AI). Flanked by the who’s who of big tech, the announcement came a day after President Trump repealed Joe Biden’s orders to address and safeguard against risks in AI. It signalled many things, […]

Report: When digital becomes a barrier to care

14 February 2025

An over-reliance on digital systems can be a barrier for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people trying to access care. A report by the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly describes some of the systemic challenges and barriers facing communities where populations are ageing. The report, Transforming Aged Care for Aboriginal and […]

New CDIO to address ITAC 2025

14 February 2025

Faye Flevaras, recently appointed as Chief Digital Information Officer at the Department of Health and Aged Care, will give a keynote address on government plans for digital transformation in aged care when she appears at ITAC 2025. Ms Flevaras also joins the panelists discussing interoperability and standards – Roald Versteeg, general manager policy and advocacy […]

Hearing app a winner for all ages

14 February 2025

An Australian innovation has made the finalist list of US digital health event ViVe 2025 with a novel solution to assist aged care residents to accurately test hearing with a simple interactive app downloaded to an iPad. Sound Scouts’ hearing assessment app has been selected as a finalist in the ‘Techquity for Health Case Study […]

Digital projects among Te Kōunga o Te Hiringa Gary Coghlan Studentships

14 February 2025

Digital health equity was the focus of two student projects included in this year’s Te Kōunga o Te Hiringa Gary Coghlan Studentships held over the past four weeks. The studentships are open to students interested in working in rural health, who either reside on, have strong links to, or whakapapa to the West Coast-Te Tai […]

Complex threat environment outlined in NCSC report, health sector targeted

14 February 2025

The Government Communications Security Bureau has released a report showing New Zealand is facing increasingly complex cyber security threats from both criminals and other countries. The report said in June 2024, the NCSC recorded six incidents of advanced, multi-stage adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) phishing attacks targeting the health, education and government sectors. One of those incidents resulted […]

“Vanilla-flavoured”, fail early strategy at Health NZ

14 February 2025

An apparent “fail often, fail early” strategy at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand has come in for criticism from the Labour opposition as well as the country’s largest union. In an internal staff webinar titled “Data and Digital Reset: ‘Deep Dive’” focusing on digital clinical leadership, Health NZ’s chief clinical informatics officer Lara […]

Trinity College establishes AI Accountability Lab

13 February 2025

Trinity College Dublin has established an AI Accountability Lab (AIAL) in an effort to advance research into AI accountability. In a statement, the college said the AIAL will examine the broader impacts of AI technologies and “hold powerful entities accountable for technological harms, advocating for policies rooted in evidence”. Research will specifically address potential corporate […]

Irish AI health platform acquired by US health technology company

13 February 2025

The Irish start-up AI health platform Cambrean has been acquired by US health technology company Nucleus Genomics, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition follows the successful close of a recent funding round by Nucleus Genomics which generated close to €14 million, bringing its total funding to nearly €31 million. Last year, Nucleus announced the launch […]

Patients frustrated by EHR delay

13 February 2025

Patient representatives have expressed frustration at the delay in rolling out a national electronic health record (EHR), which is putting patients at risk. At the 21st National Health Summit last week, patient advocates said, ‘just get on with it’. Miriam Staunton, an advocate for patients with melanoma, said the delay was putting patients at risk […]

EHR could cost €100 million per hospital, IHCA President says

13 February 2025

The roll-out of the national electronic health record (EHR) could cost €100 million per hospital, according to the President of the Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA). Dr Gabrielle Colleran was participating in a panel discussion on the new Programme for Government at the recent 21st National Health Summit. She welcomed the Government’s commitment to ringfence […]

GenAI and the fight against superbugs

13 February 2025

A Western Australian innovator working to slash the time it takes doctors to identify how to treat individual patients with antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has received new funding. Curtin University’s Associate Professor Anthony Kicic is one of four innovators to share in nearly $2 million for projects harnessing generative artificial intelligence applications to drive improvements in […]

QUT Health Clinics implement Careright

13 February 2025

Clinical software vendor Clintel Systems has successfully deployed its flagship CareRight solution at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Clintel has delivered a fully integrated end-to-end Patient Administration System (PAS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and billing and claiming solution across QUT Health Clinics, the university’s extensive network of outpatient and teaching clinics. QUT Health Clinics have […]

NHW clinicians to benefit from workstation

13 February 2025

Victorian health service Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) has upgraded its legacy systems with a state-of-the-art Orion Health Clinical Workstation. NHW said the upgrade ensured clinicians had faster, more accurate access to the information they needed, reducing delays and enabling personalised treatment plans. Orion Health Clinical Director Carey Campbell said: “The success of any digital health […]

Sharing by default passed by Parlt

13 February 2025

In a milestone for Australian healthcare reform, key consumer health information will now be shared by default to My Health Record. The Health Legislation Amendment (Modernising My Health Record—Sharing by Default) Act 2025 has been passed. The Act requires certain health information to be shared with the My Health Record system, subject to exceptions. Providers within […]

Urgent legal action taken against data, digital job cuts at Health NZ

13 February 2025

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora is facing urgent legal action against its plans to “gut” thousands of roles, including many across its data and digital team. The Public Service Association representing around 25,000 Health NZ staff says it has filed legal proceedings “to stop the gutting of Health New Zealand – Te Whatu […]

Future of Work: Health sector exemplifies benefits of AI

12 February 2025

Automated decision making and artificial intelligence offer significant benefits for healthcare workers and patients according to a new parliamentary report. The Future of Work report from the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education, and Training focuses on the rapid development and uptake of automated decision making and machine learning techniques in the workplace, […]

Harrison.ai raises $179m for global growth

12 February 2025

Harrison.ai today announced it has raised $179 million for its next growth phase. The funding will support Harrison.ai’s continued product development in radiology and pathology and its global expansion into key markets, including the US. The Australian healthcare technology company received a $32million equity investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation’s (NRFC) last month. The […]

MedAdvisor launches telehealth on patient app

12 February 2025

Medication management software provider MedAdvisor has added a new telehealth function to its MedAdvisor app, allowing patients to book virtual provider consultations and receive eScripts. The app allows patients to pre-order medications from their preferred pharmacy as well as receive renewal reminders as needed and is already being utilised by patients. MedAdvisor said the app’s […]

Curated digital health works for PHN

12 February 2025

A digital health toolbox launched by the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network has been embraced by local practitioners. The tailored resources support providers to access core digital health information including My Health Record, telehealth, electronic referral, secure messaging, cybersecurity, ePrescribing, and data management. The PHN says initial feedback has been positive, […]

Personalised medicine: call for insurance reform

11 February 2025

People should be able to access genomic testing without fear of being penalised when they try to obtain life insurance. However, the Government has failed to follow through on its commitment to introduce a full ban on genetic discrimination in life insurance, says Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). In September 2024, the Assistant Treasurer and […]

Dataset, research call by RACGP plan for affordable care

11 February 2025

Australia needs a practice-based research network (PRBN) supporting a national dataset to enhance high quality general practice care. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has called for the establishment of a $2.4 million a year PRBN as one of 19 key initiatives in its federal election platform released today. “A PBRN will support […]

Report shows virtual ED eases pressure

11 February 2025

Surgery is being delivered to Victorians sooner, and wait times continue to fall in emergency departments as more patients are using the Government’s alternative urgent care options. The latest quarterly performance data shows that Victoria’s emergency departments experienced the highest demand in history, with 504,113 presentations across the state and despite this patients were seen […]

Baymatob & SeeTreat among CUREator+ recipients

11 February 2025

Two digital health start-ups are among eight recipients of the latest CUREator+ accelerator program grants totalling $18.5m. In its latest round, the program chose digital health start-ups Baymatob Operations and SeeTreat as two local companies “developing innovations with the potential to save lives and improve wellbeing.” NSW-based Baymatob is developing an AI-powered maternal and foetal […]

Gallery from the 21st National Health Summit

10 February 2025

A taste of the action and the exhibition from the Business Post 21st National Health Summit, February 6, 2025 at Croke Park, Dublin.

WA funds $8.2m GP ASK

10 February 2025

The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has welcomed a new program in Western Australian to fund GPs’ access to non-GP specialist advice from five medical specialties to save their patients time and stress and provide more patients treatment for complex issues with their usual GP. The $8.2 million ‘GP ASK’ pilot program will fund […]

DHA backs PSA over cybersecurity risks from Health NZ lay-offs

10 February 2025

New Zealand’s Public Service Association has asked the Privacy Commissioner to urgently investigate Te Whatu Ora – Health NZ’s plan to “decimate its IT staff” as part of Government plans to cut health costs, and has received support from the Digital Health Association. In December, Health NZ announced plans to cut 47% of its roles […]

Testing AI with AI in clinical practice

10 February 2025

A pioneering human-centred artificial intelligence tool has been used by researchers to analyse how well AI works in hospitals. Flinders University researchers used PROLIFERATE_AI to assess the cardiacRAPIDx AI tool; designed to help emergency doctors quickly and accurately diagnose cardiac conditions by rapidly analysing clinical and biochemical data. “AI is becoming more common in healthcare, […]

Opinion: Smarter procurement: the missing link in Australia’s digital health future

7 February 2025

Australia’s health system is world-class with a thriving research sector in health and medical sciences. Yet, when it comes to supporting and scaling homegrown digital health innovations, our disconnected public hospital system presents a significant barrier. The recent $32 million investment in Harrison.ai by the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) is a welcome recognition of […]

Dunedin Hospital digital programme on track – Health NZ digital boss

7 February 2025

An extensive digital work programme for the New Dunedin Hospital (NDH) rebuild is on track, having been shored up by an announcement by Health Minister Simeon Brown last week, according to Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand’s acting chief information technology officer (CITO) Darren Douglass. Minister Brown last week announced final plans for the […]

WellSouth’s Thalamus dashboards “crucial” in closing gaps in care

7 February 2025

The implementation of Thalamus dashboards across WellSouth’s primary care network in New Zealand’s southern region is playing a “crucial role” in supporting clinicians to identify patient needs and gaps in care. Across the WellSouth network, the Thalamus platform currently included specialised dashboards for cervical screening, gout, immunisation and diabetes medications, offering insights ranging from population […]

Southern Cross digital leader Grant McIvor seeks to ‘build AI muscle’

7 February 2025

Southern Cross Health Insurance’s new chief digital officer Grant McIvor says his top priority is to ensure the company’s digital environment is safe, secure, and reliable while also leveraging the benefits of artificial intelligence. Mr McIvor told Pulse+IT that much of the company’s focus was on modernising its platform to establish a “robust, contemporary foundation.” […]

Ageing Australia says $600m needed for ICT

7 February 2025

Peak body Ageing Australia has called on the government to fund providers with $600 million to support ICT changes under the obligations of the new Aged Care Act. This comprises $400 million for capital expenses (including system acquisition and upgrades) and $200 million for operational expenses (including training and skilled staff). In its pre-Budget 2025-26 […]

Forum to focus on AI in the community

7 February 2025

The 2nd national AI in community care event will be held on Thursday 27 February in Hawthorn, Victoria. Organised by Global Community Resourcing (GCR), the event is part of a series of activities aimed at highlighting the potential for the application of AI in the community and home care Sectors. It builds on the highly […]

International digital health this week

7 February 2025

President Trump suspends HITAC meetings, France to hold AI summit, Mount Sinai study on wearables, India on genomic trail, artificial intelligence in breast cancer trial in UK, device to help prevent amputations, Sheffield’s EPR go-live, new medical data space for China, outpatient care partnership. Trump administration indefinitely suspends meetings of HHS’ health IT advisory committee […]

Ireland likely to miss 2030 EHR deadline

7 February 2025

Ireland is likely to miss the 2030 deadline for the national implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) system, according to both the Secretary General of the Department of Health and the HSE’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). At the 21st National Health Summit, held yesterday (Feb 6, 2024) at Croke Park, the Secretary General, Robert […]

Industry coalition calls for withdrawal of EU AI liability directive

7 February 2025

A coalition of industry partners has issued a joint statement calling on EU policymakers to withdraw the AI Liability Directive (AILD) proposal, saying the directive risks adding legal complexity, harming EU competitiveness by increasing burdens, and deterring investment in AI innovation. The group, which includes MedTech Europe and the European Computer & Communications Industry Association, […]

Beaumont Hospital opens digital hybrid operating theatre

7 February 2025

A new €5 million digital hybrid operating theatre has opened at the National Neurosurgical Centre for Ireland in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. The initiative, which combines a fully integrated operating theatre with advanced imaging and diagnostic technology, is one of the first of its kind in Europe. Key features of the new theatre include intraoperative diagnostic […]

Health NZ Chief Executive Margie Apa resigns, Dale Bramley steps up

7 February 2025

Health New Zealand chief executive Fepulea’I Margie Apa is stepping down from the role after three years. Dr Dale Bramley, Health NZ’s national director of the planning, funding and outcomes business unit has been announced as her interim replacement. Ms Apa said that although her term was formally set to end in June, Health NZ […]

Alain Labrique, WHO leader on PULSE podcast

7 February 2025

A foundation of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in combination with personal health records (PHR) is the ‘magic formula’, says Professor Alain Labrique from the World Health Organization. It enabled WHO to work with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Indonesia and Malaysia, to launch the Hajj health card enabling millions of pilgrims a safer passage […]

SA researchers to get cutting edge cloud infrastructure

6 February 2025

The University of Adelaide and the Australian Research Data Commons have announced they will launch a new node of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud in South Australia. A showcase of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud will be held in Adelaide on Monday February 24, where researchers can hear more about how the infrastructure can accelerate their research. […]

Healthengine announces new Google collaboration

6 February 2025

Healthengine has launched a new collaboration with Google to make it easier for patients to book online. ‘Reserve with Google’ integrates Healthengine technology to display a ‘Book Online’ button directly on practice customers’ Google Business Profiles. Patients would be able to make appointments directly from search results. Healthengine says when patients search for a medical […]

Cork spin-out gets FDA designation for AI neonatal brain monitor

6 February 2025

AI-driven neonatal brain monitoring technology developed by Irish neurotech start-up, CergenX, has received Breakthrough Device Designation by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which will accelerate the development and review of the device. The designation will give Cergenx enhanced collaboration opportunities with FDA experts, along with prioritised regulatory review and the potential for a […]

Government ban on DeepSeek

5 February 2025

Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has been banned from all Australian government devices by the Department of Home Affairs with concerns over security risk. An official direction was issued on February 4 for all government entities to remove all existing instances of DeepSeek products, applications and web services on government devices. DeepSeek drew global attention […]

Retinal imaging doorway for disease detection

5 February 2025

New AI-powered research has created the most detailed maps of the retina ever produced, paving the way for routine eyecare as a disease screening tool. Researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) have used the maps to link retinal thinning to a range of diseases as well as identifying new […]

RACP advocacy for digital in pre-Budget submission

5 February 2025

The Royal Australian College of Physicians has called on the Government to fund new models of telehealth and remote service delivery, including virtual care and remote monitoring, including telehealth hubs in rural, regional and remote areas linking to specialists across the country. In its pre-Budget submission, RACP advocates for funding for video conferencing technology packages […]

Technology accessible, says Taggart at Digital Health Week

4 February 2025

Digital health leaders in NSW are looking at the best ways to utilise technology from AI to wearables and new ways of working online, eHealth NSW CEO Richard Taggart said at the opening of Digital Health Week in Sydney. “Recently we’ve opened the Health Prototyping Centre, which allows you to consider the virtual and the […]

X-Lab announces upgrade to LabgnosticEQA

4 February 2025

The launch of LabgnosticEQA’s new global instance marks a significant step towards modernising pathology services across the world, says healthcare solutions supplier X-Lab. X-Lab has worked in partnership with the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (RCPAQAP) to upgrade LabgnosticEQA, providing laboratories with the ability to automate external quality assurance (EQA) processes […]

Digital health leader joins AI board

4 February 2025

One of Western Australia’s virtual healthcare leaders Adam Lloyd has been appointed to join the state’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Board. The Board is charged with creating a framework for ethical, safe, and inclusive AI use. Mr Lloyd is the area director Community and Virtual Care, East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS). The EMHS Health […]

Hervey Bay Hospital first site for new statewide Telestroke Service

4 February 2025

Hervey Bay Hospital has piloted the state’s first Telestroke Service to be rolled out at more hospitals in Queensland in 2025. The Government is investing $5.8 million each year to develop the Queensland Telestroke Service ensuring people in regional, rural and remote areas have the same access to stroke specialists as metropolitan communities. The Telestroke […]

Waiting times flagged in new Open Hospitals portal

3 February 2025

Queenslanders can now access the real-time performance of 25 major hospital emergency departments and seven Satellite Hospitals, with waiting times available through the new Open Hospitals portal. The new portal shows how many patients are waiting in emergency departments, as well as average wait times. Critical information on the website such as the number of patients […]

Digital Health CRC calls for more coordinated approach to health procurement

3 February 2025

The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) is calling on Federal and State Governments to use their significant purchasing power more actively across the healthcare sector, particularly in public hospitals. DHCRC welcomed the Federal Government’s $32 million equity investment for Sydney-based AI healthtech company Harrison.ai but says it is disappointing the company had more success […]

Empower digital health workforce, says paper

3 February 2025

A thought leadership paper the future of digital health, progressing the drivers of change published by the Australasian Institute of Digital Health and Oracle Health says Australia lags behind other nations in enacting legislation, standards and safety measures that promote innovation, trials and new approaches to healthcare. “We appreciate Australian governments are making substantial investments […]

Health sector receives $6.4 million cyber security boost

3 February 2025

A newly created Health Cyber Sharing Network (HCSN) is expected to provide a major security boost to Australia’s health sector. HCSN aims to better equip health sector organisations to manage and mitigate current and emerging cyber security threats. The not-for-profit organisation Critical Infrastructure – Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (CI-ISAC) has received an Australian Government […]

AI tool predicts ulcerative colitis treatment success in emergency care

3 February 2025

A 28-year study on the serious inflammatory bowel disease, acute severe ulcerative colitis (UC) has led to the development of an innovative artificial intelligence tool called the Risk of Rescue (ROR) score. QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute says the tool can quickly predict whether the standard treatment—intravenous steroids—will work for patients with acute severe UC, […]

Maintain Your Brain trial to prevent dementia

31 January 2025

A clinical trial has shown an internet-delivered lifestyle intervention has resulted in significantly better cognition in older adults. The team, led by Professor Henry Brodaty AO, Co-Director of UNSW’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), calculated a global cognition score from online tests that measured memory, reasoning and speed of information processing, and published their findings […]

Opinion: How residential and home care providers can navigate the Aged Care Act in 2025

31 January 2025

With the introduction of the new Aged Care Act in July 2025, the residential and home care sectors are set for a major overhaul. This legislation is expected to drive transformative change, reshaping how care is delivered and managed nationwide. While it’s a welcome reform that aims to improve care and update a system created […]

Program shapes up for ITAC

31 January 2025

PULSE the podcast co-host Dr George Margelis will welcome delegates and open the innovation transforming aged care (ITAC) conference 2025 to be held March 12-13 in Melbourne. Dr Margelis is the Chief Technology Advisor for Ageing Australia, which puts the focus squarely on digital technology at the future-thinking event. Keynote speakers include futurist Anders […]

AI Framework for NZ’s public service welcomed by DHA

31 January 2025

A newly launched artificial intelligence framework in New Zealand that aims to promote safe deployment of AI across the country’s public service has been welcomed by the Digital Health Association. Announcing the framework, government chief digital officer (GCDO) Paul James said the Public Service AI Framework would support leaders, decision-makers, practitioners and influencers in New […]

Health NZ 10-year digital plan still in development

31 January 2025

Te Whatu Ora – Health NZ’s 10-year digital infrastructure plan remains missing in action – despite being due for delivery by the end of last year. Responding to Pulse+IT’s inquiries on the status of the plan, Health NZ acting chief information technology officer, data and digital Darren Douglass confirmed it was still in the pipeline. […]

HealthPathways receives RNZCGP endorsement

31 January 2025

Online clinical tool HealthPathways has been officially endorsed by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners in a move the college said underscored HealthPathways as a trusted, clinically reliable online tool. HealthPathways is designed for and in collaboration with clinicians. It supports GPs at the point of care and is delivered in New Zealand […]

AI in Primary Care group launches second survey

31 January 2025

New Zealand’s AI in Primary Care Working Group has launched its second survey of general practices, aiming to attract more than 300 responses. Collaborative Aotearoa CEO and chair of the AI in Primary Care group, Jess Morgan-French said the nine question survey was aimed at New Zealand healthcare staff working in primary and community care […]

Local delivery for global HIMSS

30 January 2025

Three globally recognised HIMSS certification courses will be available in Australia for the first time. Brisbane-based coaching and advisory firm Evolve Health Digital has announced industry leaders and mentors Dr Nathan Moore and Tricia Liebke will deliver the first course on March 4 and 5. Evolve Health Digital Co-founder James Carpenter said it was the […]

Primary health nurses to use AI in heart failure study

30 January 2025

Australian primary health care nurses will take part in a world-first study led by the University of Notre Dame that adopts artificial intelligence (AI) to detect heart failure. The $1.9 million study funded through the Medical Research Future Fund is focused on optimising the detection of heart failure, a deadly and disabling, chronic condition that […]

Precision medicine and a revolution in respiratory care

30 January 2025

A groundbreaking precision medicine system developed by Australian biotech trailblazer Diag-Nose.io is set to transform the management of chronic respiratory diseases worldwide after closing its seed round this week. Originally established at the Stanford ENT Innovation Program and now based in Melbourne, Diag-Nose.io is pioneering advancements in respiratory healthcare by focusing on the “unified airway”; […]

HIMAA survey on clinical coding

30 January 2025

The Health Information Management Association Australia (HIMAA) is calling for feedback on the National Guideline – Considerations for Engaging Contract Clinical Coding Services. The guideline was developed to provide recommendations regarding the engagement of contract clinical coding services within healthcare organisations. How to participate: Consultation period closes Friday 14 February 2025.

Latest IHI funding round targets digital device labels and EHDS

30 January 2025

The pan-EU Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) is offering a share of €70 million to fund the development of frameworks and other tools that support the secondary use of health data for research purposes, as set out in the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulations. The primary aim is to develop tools and process that balance […]

EU Council officially adopts European Health Data Space legislation

30 January 2025

After a delay of almost a year, the Council of the European Union (EU) has officially adopted the European Health Data Space legislation. The new regulations and associated standards will come into effect in February. The initial draft text of the legislation was met with widespread criticism when it was published early last year, with […]

European Commission proposes ‘cybersecurity vouchers’

30 January 2025

The European Commission (EC) is recommending that EU Member States introduce ‘cybersecurity vouchers’ to provide financial assistance to micro, small, and medium-sized healthcare providers to put in place specific cybersecurity measures. It is proposed the programme could be modelled on the EU Innovation Vouchers Initiative, which provides vouchers of up to €10,000 to SMEs that […]

Programme for Government – virtual EDs and de-risking start-up investment

30 January 2025

The newly formed Coalition has committed to introduce virtual emergency care services in Ireland within the lifetime of this Government. The Programme for Government, published last week, commits to continue to roll-out of virtual wards and to introduce virtual urgent care. It is expected that the service will be based on the model which has […]

AVOID frailty web intervention study nears final phase

29 January 2025

University of Adelaide researchers are preparing for the third and final phase of an Australian-first study into a web-based behaviour change tool designed to prevent frailty in older people. The AVOID Frailty web intervention was first developed in Canada, and is being trialled in Adelaide through a $250,000 grant from The Hospital Research Foundation Group. […]

Harrison.ai bolstered by government backing

29 January 2025

Harrison.ai has received $32m government backing to keep its operations based in Sydney while advancing its unique range of radiology and pathology diagnostic support tools. The equity investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation’s (NRFC) will also help the company expand globally. Harrison.ai has pioneered Australian Al technology that transforms how diseases like cancer are […]

Digital will support care models says Alliance

29 January 2025

The National Rural Health Alliance 2025-26 Pre-Budget submission reinforced its calls for health equity for people living in rural areas of Australia. In its submission the Alliance outlined its proposed national rural health strategy under the National Health Reform Agreement to coordinate Commonwealth, State and Territory investment and service delivery. One of the 12 components […]

DeepSeek offers potentially cheaper, more accessible AI in healthcare

29 January 2025

DeepSeek’s launch of a low-cost AI chatbot could make AI in healthcare more accessible with lower costs, according to an Australian expert in the field. Chinese company DeepSeek this week announced it had developed an AI Chatbot to rival ChatGPT, and reportedly developed it using fewer, and less-advanced chips than its US rival. Professor Geoff […]

Artificial intelligence diagnosing lung diseases

29 January 2025

Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU), United International University, and Australian Catholic University (ACU) have developed and trained an AI model to analyse lung ultrasound videos and diagnose respiratory diseases. The model examined each video frame to find important features of the lungs and assessed the order of the video frames to understand the patterns […]

Pathologists’ guide to artificial intelligence

28 January 2025

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) has released new guidelines for using artificial intelligence (AI) in pathology including a checklist for AI tools. The guidelines are intended to mitigate clinical risks and ensure the best clinical care when using artificial intelligence (AI) in pathology. They set out what is expected across a series […]

AI-powered stethoscope technology gets a boost

28 January 2025

A new round of investment will accelerate the development of Singapore-based Aevice Health’s innovative respiratory health monitoring solutions. Aevice Health has emerged as a leading player in respiratory health management with its flagship product, the AI-powered electronic stethoscope technology AeviceMD, which has received regulatory approval in Singapore and the United States. The smart wearable stethoscope […]

NSW expands virtual care service

28 January 2025

The NSW Government’s free virtualKIDS urgent care service is now available to all children and families across the state. virtualKIDS uses video conferencing technology to connect families with a clinical nurse to determine the best care pathway based on each child’s needs. This may be visiting an emergency department, a consultation with a virtualKIDS expert […]

Consultmed launches integration with Best Practice

27 January 2025

Consultmed has launched its integration with Best Practice (BP) Software, powered by Halo Connect. Best Practice is one of Australia’s leading clinical software providers, used by over 70 per cent of GPs in Australia. Consulted says the new integration offers healthcare providers a modern, FHIR-based, and cloud-enabled solution to streamline their daily workflows. Halo Connect […]

West Moreton enhances digital health capabilities

27 January 2025

Digital health has taken a leap forward in the West Moreton community with a holistic approach and innovative digital health platform. West Moreton Hospital and Health Service is partnering with CareMonitor, marking a significant milestone in advancing digital healthcare for the West Moreton community. West Moreton Hospital and Health Service Chief Digital Officer Jason […]

Auckland hospitals hit by three-hour IT outage

27 January 2025

Three hospitals across Auckland were impacted by an IT outage early on Saturday morning – affecting Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties Manukau Hospitals. Health NZ – Te Whatu Ora northern region deputy chief executive Mark Shepherd said the incident occurred between 2.30am and 6am and had impacted “some applications” at the affected hospitals. “This was […]

$5 million for WA digital health research

26 January 2025

An innovative Perth cardiologist is exploring the use of artificial intelligence in medicine to empower people to help them better understand their own health. Professor Girish Dwivedi’s team, which includes Dr Sara Sukudom, based at the Fiona Stanley Hospital, is one of 14 successful recipients who will share in almost $5 million through the WA […]

Healthline reduces pressure on emergency departments

24 January 2025

New research has found that calls to Healthline have prevented up to 23,000 unnecessary emergency department visits in the Midlands region of New Zealand each year. The free service, run by Whakarongorau Aotearoa / New Zealand Telehealth Services, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and connects callers with experienced nurses and […]

Workforce shortages filled by digital technology, AI acceptance grows

24 January 2025

Almost 50 per cent of healthcare professionals across New Zealand are investing or considering investing in digital technology to help fill workforce shortages. According to BNZ’s Wired for Wellbeing 2024 Healthcare Sector Insight Report, 44 per cent of healthcare sector professionals surveyed reported they were investing or considering investing in digital technology as a result […]

Centrik patient portal supports practices across NZ’s Nelson region

24 January 2025

Six practices across New Zealand’s Nelson region have now launched Centrik patient portal apps, providing online platforms to connect practices with patients. Apps powered by Centrik include the Well app, available for general practices across New Zealand, as well as the Better Health Outcomes app and The Doctors app for the Green Cross Health national […]

Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services paves the way for digital health transformation

24 January 2025

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO) held a two-day a workshop on digital health strategy (2025-2029) for the Solomon Islands. Health program directors, provincial health directors, program managers and other health partners from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank […]

Vitro Software announces collaboration with Compact Systems

23 January 2025

Digital medical record solutions developer Vitro Software has announced a collaboration with Compact, integrating the Electronic Medication Management (EMM) system, emma, into the Vitro platform. The collaboration, featuring MIMS integration, brings comprehensive medication management capabilities to Vitro’s digital medical record. Vitro says integrating emma is designed to offer clients a medication management solution directly in […]

Emergency department data in new research

23 January 2025

An $862,000 National Health and Medical Research Council Ideas Grant will fund an innovative research project on hospital emergency department (ED) data coding about the presence of opioids. Currently ED data is under-utilised, with many opioid-related harms – including overdoses – handled in emergency departments without resulting in hospital admissions. The Monash Addiction Research Centre (MARC) […]

Right test at the right time, says RANZCR

23 January 2025

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) says electronic Clinical Decision Support (eCDS) should be embedded with the Australian health system as a means to support medical imaging. The College said Clinical Decision Support (CDS) was a valuable tool in managing the increasing demand for medical imaging, by recommending the right test […]

Can we deliver a national electronic health record by 2030?

23 January 2025

Can we deliver a national electronic health record (EHR) by 2030? That is one of the questions being discussed at the 21st National Health Summit next week. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Transforming how healthcare is planned, delivered and experienced’ and digital innovations feature significantly in the agenda. One of the highlights of […]

National Service Plan: How the HSE plans to spend €190m digital budget

23 January 2025

The procurement process for the national shared care record has been completed and the HSE will commence roll-out of the system before the end of 2025, Pulse+IT has learned. Speaking at the recent eHealth Ireland conference on data standards, Fran Thompson, Chief Information Officer, HSE Technology & Transformation, said “the procurement for our shared care […]

Ireland joins pan-European consortium to address digital skills gaps in healthcare

23 January 2025

The national talent development agency, Skillnet, three Irish colleges, and Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) have joined a consortium of 21 European academic institutions, research centres and industry stakeholders in an effort to address digital skills gaps in the healthcare sector. The group has launched the Sustainable Healthcare with Digital Health Data Competence (SUSA) initiative which […]

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