<![CDATA[eHealthTALK NZ]]>News and interviews on data and digital health in New Zealand. Hosted by eHealthNews.nz editor Rebecca McBeth. Brought to you by HiNZ.

]]>https://ehealthtalk.buzzsprout.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:27:18 GMTMon, 02 Mar 2026 00:46:49 GMT60Rebecca McBeth<p>News and interviews on data and digital health in New Zealand. Hosted by eHealthNews.nz editor Rebecca McBeth. Brought to you by HiNZ.</p>episodicRebecca McBetheditor@hinz.org.nzno<![CDATA[Setting the standard in Aged Care]]>Third Age Health Geriatrician Dr Jackie Broadbent and clinical change coordinator Madelaine Young explain what drove the development of the new Elder Care Standards and the impact they have had since implementation.

They discuss why is it important to hold medical providers to a clear set of quality standards when delivering care in aged residential care facilities.

Also, how technology is evolving rapidly in healthcare and how that has influenced the need for consistent quality standards in this sector.

]]>46e7687e-bf97-4806-87b4-d0752220ad73Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:31:53 GMT<p>Third Age Health Geriatrician Dr Jackie Broadbent and clinical change coordinator Madelaine Young explain what drove the development of the new Elder Care Standards and the impact they have had since implementation.</p><p>They discuss why is it important to hold medical providers to a clear set of quality standards when delivering care in aged residential care facilities.</p><p>Also, how technology is evolving rapidly in healthcare and how that has influenced the need for consistent quality standards in this sector.</p>no00:21:16Setting the standard in Aged Carefull<![CDATA[Episode 11: News round-up – June]]>HiNZ board member Scott Arrol discusses developments with Dunedin’s Digital Hospital build and how the creation of Health NZ may impact on the delivery of national information systems.

]]>Buzzsprout-8787766Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:00:00 GMT<p>HiNZ board member Scott Arrol discusses developments with Dunedin’s Digital Hospital build and how the creation of Health NZ may impact on the delivery of national information systems.</p>no00:31:27Episode 11: News round-up – Junefull<![CDATA[Ep 49: Exploring Maori and Pacific led digital health]]>This episode of eHealth Talk NZ is the audio recording of a webinar HiNZ hosted on exploring Maori and Pacific led  digital health. HiNZ media editor Rebecca McBeth is joined by 4 panellists; Dr Mataroria Lyndon, Tend Health Co-Founder and Senior Lecturer in Medical Education, Auckland University; Tanith Petersen, Chief Operating Officer, He Waka Tapu; Dr Amio Matenga Ikihele, General Manager Community, Research, Learning, Moana Connect; and Tim Corbett, CEO at HiNZ.

]]>Buzzsprout-15229633Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT<p>This episode of eHealth Talk NZ is the audio recording of a webinar HiNZ hosted on exploring Maori and Pacific led  digital health. HiNZ media editor Rebecca McBeth is joined by 4 panellists; <b>Dr Mataroria Lyndon, </b>Tend Health Co-Founder and Senior Lecturer in Medical Education, Auckland University; <b>Tanith Petersen</b>, Chief Operating Officer, He Waka Tapu; <b>Dr Amio Matenga Ikihele</b>, General Manager Community, Research, Learning, Moana Connect; and <b>Tim Corbett</b>, CEO at HiNZ.</p>no00:53:38Ep 49: Exploring Maori and Pacific led digital healthfull<![CDATA[Episode 3 – Patient portals and empowerment]]>Guests Dr Will Reedy and Dr Jeff Lowe discuss the use of patient portals as a means of consumer empowerment and how to improve uptake of portals in New Zealand. 

]]>Buzzsprout-8287777Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT<p>Guests Dr Will Reedy and Dr Jeff Lowe discuss the use of patient portals as a means of consumer empowerment and how to improve uptake of portals in New Zealand. </p>no00:38:52Episode 3 – Patient portals and empowermentfull<![CDATA[Ep 44: Hira - now and into the future]]>Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Manager Technology Enablers Gerard Keenan discusses what the Hira programme has delivered so far and what those data and digital foundations will enable in the future.


]]>Buzzsprout-14980192Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:00:00 GMT<p>Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Manager Technology Enablers Gerard Keenan discusses what the Hira programme has delivered so far and what those data and digital foundations will enable in the future.</p><p><br /></p>no00:22:32Ep 44: Hira - now and into the futurefull<![CDATA[How to be an accessibility winner - a Blind Low Vision perspective]]>Digital accessibility consultant Callum McMenamin, founder of Open Access, talks about creating inclusive digital environments for blind and low vision people, particularly within health and social care. 

Callum shares his journey into accessibility, his work on government web standards, and the creation of the “Accessibility Loser Board” that highlights areas needing urgent improvement. 

The discussion explores challenges and systemic barriers in health and disability services, and the role of standards and emerging technologies like AI in shaping a more accessible and equitable digital future for all New Zealanders.


]]>Buzzsprout-17941180Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT<p>Digital accessibility consultant Callum McMenamin, founder of Open Access, talks about creating inclusive digital environments for blind and low vision people, particularly within health and social care. </p><p>Callum shares his journey into accessibility, his work on government web standards, and the creation of the “Accessibility Loser Board” that highlights areas needing urgent improvement. </p><p>The discussion explores challenges and systemic barriers in health and disability services, and the role of standards and emerging technologies like AI in shaping a more accessible and equitable digital future for all New Zealanders.</p><p><br /></p>no00:24:49How to be an accessibility winner - a Blind Low Vision perspectivefull<![CDATA[Harnessing digital tools and behavioural science to improve health outcomes]]>Auckland GP Reza Jarral discusses his research plans after being awarded the prestigious 2025–2026 Harkness Fellowship to travel to the US and investigate how digital health tools and behavioural science can be harnessed to improve health outcomes.

He discusses how consumer technologies, such as wearables, health apps, and digital coaches, can drive behaviour change, and his hopes to translate this research into both clinical practice and national policy back in New Zealand.


]]>Buzzsprout-17082796Fri, 02 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p>Auckland GP Reza Jarral discusses his research plans after being awarded the prestigious 2025–2026 Harkness Fellowship to travel to the US and investigate how digital health tools and behavioural science can be harnessed to improve health outcomes.</p><p>He discusses how consumer technologies, such as wearables, health apps, and digital coaches, can drive behaviour change, and his hopes to translate this research into both clinical practice and national policy back in New Zealand.</p><p><br /></p>no00:17:27Harnessing digital tools and behavioural science to improve health outcomesfull<![CDATA[Ep 51: eAllied Health]]>Ministry of Health Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Martin Chadwick and co-chair of the National Allied Health Scientific and Technical Informatics Group Charlene Tan-Smith discuss themes from the upcoming eAllied Health workshop at Digital Health Week in December; turning data into meaningful information, applying AI in clinical practice and ensuring digital solutions are designed with users in mind.

]]>Buzzsprout-15940402Thu, 17 Oct 2024 01:00:00 GMT<p>Ministry of Health Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Martin Chadwick and co-chair of the National Allied Health Scientific and Technical Informatics Group Charlene Tan-Smith discuss themes from the upcoming eAllied Health workshop at Digital Health Week in December; turning data into meaningful information, applying AI in clinical practice and ensuring digital solutions are designed with users in mind.</p>no00:31:45Ep 51: eAllied Healthfull<![CDATA[Episode 16: News round-up – August]]>HiNZ board member Scott Arrol discusses the new Health System Indicators, Book My Vaccine go-live and FHINZ members.

]]>Buzzsprout-9123887Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT<p>HiNZ board member Scott Arrol discusses the new Health System Indicators, Book My Vaccine go-live and FHINZ members.</p>no00:23:26Episode 16: News round-up – Augustfull<![CDATA[Ep 31: Reflections on 50 years in nursing]]>Outgoing Executive Director at the College of Nurses, Jenny Carryer, reflects on her time in the role, greatest highlights and challenges, and her vision for the future of nursing.

]]>Buzzsprout-11576798Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:00:00 GMT<p>Outgoing Executive Director at the College of Nurses, Jenny Carryer, reflects on her time in the role, greatest highlights and challenges, and her vision for the future of nursing.</p>no00:20:40Ep 31: Reflections on 50 years in nursingfull<![CDATA[Ep 56: Te reo, tikanga and tech in the age of AI]]>Te Taka Keegan, co-director Māori of the AI Institute at Waikato University, explores the intersection of Te Reo Māori, tikanga, and artificial intelligence. From training large language models to protecting Māori data sovereignty, Te Taka shares insights on how AI can be both a powerful tool and a cultural risk, and discusses the importance of Māori leadership in shaping Aotearoa’s digital future. 

Te Taka is a keynote speaker at the HiNZ Digital Health AI Summit being held on May 20-21 in Wellington, NZ.

]]>Buzzsprout-16987097Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT<p>Te Taka Keegan, co-director Māori of the AI Institute at Waikato University, explores the intersection of Te Reo Māori, tikanga, and artificial intelligence. From training large language models to protecting Māori data sovereignty, Te Taka shares insights on how AI can be both a powerful tool and a cultural risk, and discusses the importance of Māori leadership in shaping Aotearoa’s digital future. </p><p>Te Taka is a keynote speaker at the <a href="https://hinz.eventsair.com/dhais2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HiNZ Digital Health AI Summit</a> being held on May 20-21 in Wellington, NZ.</p>no00:30:43Ep 56: Te reo, tikanga and tech in the age of AIfull<![CDATA[NZ's Health Digital Investment Plan]]>Darren Douglass, Acting Chief Information Technology Officer at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora speaks to Rebecca McBeth about the challenges and opportunities in the new 10-year Health Digital Investment Plan. 

He also discusses the creation of the Centre for Digital Modernisation in Health, created to deliver the plan.

Recorded during Digital Health Week 2025, held in Christchurch November 25-26.

]]>Buzzsprout-18713901Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>Darren Douglass, Acting Chief Information Technology Officer at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora speaks to Rebecca McBeth about the challenges and opportunities in the new 10-year Health Digital Investment Plan. </p><p>He also discusses the creation of the Centre for Digital Modernisation in Health, created to deliver the plan.</p><p>Recorded during Digital Health Week 2025, held in Christchurch November 25-26.</p>no00:10:15NZ's Health Digital Investment Planfull<![CDATA[Ep 27: Medtech Medeor Pay by Link]]>Medtech Global managing director Geoff Sayer discusses their new online payment service Medeor Pay by Link and its benefits to both practices and patients.

]]>Buzzsprout-10716309Wed, 01 Jun 2022 02:00:00 GMT<p>Medtech Global managing director Geoff Sayer discusses their new online payment service Medeor Pay by Link and its benefits to both practices and patients.</p>no00:26:05Ep 27: Medtech Medeor Pay by Linkfull<![CDATA[Implementing Heidi AI scribe at Tāmaki Health]]>This episode explores the journey of Tāmaki Health as they integrated the Heidi AI medical scribe across New Zealand’s largest independent primary healthcare group. 

Guests discuss how the technology is streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing the overall efficiency of clinicians and improving staff wellbeing, as well as patient experience. 

Also, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved through their innovative collaborative approach. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17888760Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p>This episode explores the journey of Tāmaki Health as they integrated the Heidi AI medical scribe across New Zealand’s largest independent primary healthcare group. </p><p>Guests discuss how the technology is streamlining administrative tasks, enhancing the overall efficiency of clinicians and improving staff wellbeing, as well as patient experience. </p><p>Also, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved through their innovative collaborative approach. </p>no00:30:57Implementing Heidi AI scribe at Tāmaki Healthfull<![CDATA[Navigating the digital journey at Pōkeka Poutini]]>Lisa Tumahai, chief executive of Pōkeka Poutini Ngāi Tahu Ltd, shares insights on the challenges and successes of implementing digital solutions to enhance service delivery and efficiency in rural health care. 

The discussion covers the integration of technology into health and social care services, the importance of data sovereignty, and the future of digital health, including the role of AI. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17830992Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p>Lisa Tumahai, chief executive of Pōkeka Poutini Ngāi Tahu Ltd, shares insights on the challenges and successes of implementing digital solutions to enhance service delivery and efficiency in rural health care. </p><p>The discussion covers the integration of technology into health and social care services, the importance of data sovereignty, and the future of digital health, including the role of AI. </p>no00:16:29Navigating the digital journey at Pōkeka Poutinifull<![CDATA[Ep 54: The future of digital health - voice of the workforce]]>This episode explores a new report from HiNZ, highlighting concerns raised in a workforce survey about digital health funding cuts and their potential consequences for patient care, as well as opportunities for targeted investment.

With guests - HiNZ acting CEO Scott Arrol and director of engagement Alex Kemp.

Find the report online 

]]>Buzzsprout-16734454Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:00:00 GMT<p>This episode explores a new report from HiNZ, highlighting concerns raised in a workforce survey about digital health funding cuts and their potential consequences for patient care, as well as opportunities for targeted investment.</p><p>With guests - HiNZ acting CEO Scott Arrol and director of engagement Alex Kemp.</p><p>Find the <a href="https://ebooks.hinz.nz/view/1063973919/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">report online </a></p>no00:32:53Ep 54: The future of digital health - voice of the workforcefull<![CDATA[Ep 38: Enabling transformation - HiNZ]]>HiNZ board members Karen Blake and Steve Earnshaw discuss data and digital transformation in the health sector and HiNZ's role in enabling that future.

]]>Buzzsprout-12898379Mon, 22 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT<p>HiNZ board members Karen Blake and Steve Earnshaw discuss data and digital transformation in the health sector and HiNZ's role in enabling that future.</p>no00:22:49Ep 38: Enabling transformation - HiNZfull<![CDATA[Ep 37: AI in Health - what does ChatGPT mean for me?]]>The audio-only version of a HiNZ Webinar held on May 3 where real life human experts discuss the potential opportunities and limitations of the use of conversational AI systems such as ChatGPT in the health system.

]]>Buzzsprout-12846685Sun, 14 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT<p>The audio-only version of a HiNZ Webinar held on May 3 where real life human experts discuss the potential opportunities and limitations of the use of conversational AI systems such as ChatGPT in the health system.</p>no00:57:41Ep 37: AI in Health - what does ChatGPT mean for me?full<![CDATA[Ep 30: Unlocking the power of health data]]>Philips healthcare analytics solutions manager NZ, Amit Guha Roy, discusses the findings of the 2022 Philips Future Health Index report which details the sentiments of healthcare leaders on the use of data insights and ongoing interoperability challenges across healthcare facilities.

Download the report 

]]>Buzzsprout-11527259Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:00:00 GMT<p>Philips healthcare analytics solutions manager NZ, Amit Guha Roy, discusses the findings of the 2022 Philips Future Health Index report which details the sentiments of healthcare leaders on the use of data insights and ongoing interoperability challenges across healthcare facilities.</p><p><a href="https://www.philips.com.au/a-w/about/news/future-health-index/reports/2022/healthcare-hits-reset" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Download the report </a></p>no00:26:36Ep 30: Unlocking the power of health datafull<![CDATA[Ep 43: Improving people's work day in health]]>Workday NZ sales director Jonathan Brabant discusses global trends in human resource management and how a unified platform can help to attract, retain and develop the health sector's most important asset - people.  Also, how AI and ML is built into the core of the Workday platform to further unleash the power of people.

]]>Buzzsprout-14716631Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:00:00 GMT<p>Workday NZ sales director Jonathan Brabant discusses global trends in human resource management and how a unified platform can help to attract, retain and develop the health sector's most important asset - people.  Also, how AI and ML is built into the core of the Workday platform to further unleash the power of people.</p>no00:29:21Ep 43: Improving people's work day in healthfull<![CDATA[Medical technology in NZ - challenges, reforms & the future]]>In the first of a four-part collaborative series with the Medical Technology Association of New Zealand, eHealth Talk host and HiNZ media editor Rebecca McBeth interviews MTANZ CEO Cushla Smyth about the challenges facing medical device suppliers and the future of the sector.

They discuss findings from MTANZ’s latest member survey, procurement delays, the lack of clarity over whether Pharmac or Health NZ will manage medical device contracting, and what this uncertainty means for investment and patient access to new technologies.

Cushla also shares her vision for building a thriving, patient-focused medical technology industry in Aotearoa.

]]>Buzzsprout-17615096Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMT<p>In the first of a four-part collaborative series with the Medical Technology Association of New Zealand, eHealth Talk host and HiNZ media editor Rebecca McBeth interviews MTANZ CEO Cushla Smyth about the challenges facing medical device suppliers and the future of the sector.</p><p>They discuss findings from MTANZ’s latest member survey, procurement delays, the lack of clarity over whether Pharmac or Health NZ will manage medical device contracting, and what this uncertainty means for investment and patient access to new technologies.</p><p>Cushla also shares her vision for building a thriving, patient-focused medical technology industry in Aotearoa.</p>no00:23:49Medical technology in NZ - challenges, reforms & the futurefull<![CDATA[Being seen - researching life outcomes for the Blind Low Vision community]]>This episode explores an IDI (Integrated Data Infrastructure) project from Blind Low Vision New Zealand, which is using data to illuminate the life outcomes of the blind and visually impaired, revealing insights that challenge perceptions and aim to drive policy change. 

Cain Richardson and Tori Van Loewenhout discuss the drivers behind the project, issues around data standardisation and the power of integrated data in advocating for better services and opportunities for what is often an invisible community.

]]>Buzzsprout-18672416Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>This episode explores an IDI (Integrated Data Infrastructure) project from Blind Low Vision New Zealand, which is using data to illuminate the life outcomes of the blind and visually impaired, revealing insights that challenge perceptions and aim to drive policy change. </p><p>Cain Richardson and Tori Van Loewenhout discuss the drivers behind the project, issues around data standardisation and the power of integrated data in advocating for better services and opportunities for what is often an invisible community.</p>no00:21:31Being seen - researching life outcomes for the Blind Low Vision communityfull<![CDATA[Exploring AI in Radiology]]>Sharyn MacDonald, Chief of Radiology at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence in radiology to improve patient safety and access to care. Sharyn shares insights into how Health NZ is assessing the potential use of AI tools - from fracture detection to improving diagnostic workflows - and discusses the importance of clinician-led innovation, and ensuring safe implementation. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17224957Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p>Sharyn MacDonald, Chief of Radiology at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence in radiology to improve patient safety and access to care. Sharyn shares insights into how Health NZ is assessing the potential use of AI tools - from fracture detection to improving diagnostic workflows - and discusses the importance of clinician-led innovation, and ensuring safe implementation. </p>no00:14:53Exploring AI in Radiologyfull<![CDATA[Episode 22: Health CIO collaboration]]>Auckland DHB chief digital officer and chair of the National Digital Leadership Forum Shayne Tong, and executive director digital enablement at Hawke’s Bay DHB and deputy chair of the National Digital Leadership Forum Anne Speden discuss the role of the forum and the importance of collaboration as the health sector transitions to a newly reformed structure and approach. 

]]>Buzzsprout-9670135Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMT<p>Auckland DHB chief digital officer and chair of the National Digital Leadership Forum Shayne Tong, and executive director digital enablement at Hawke’s Bay DHB and deputy chair of the National Digital Leadership Forum Anne Speden discuss the role of the forum and the importance of collaboration as the health sector transitions to a newly reformed structure and approach. </p>no00:33:06Episode 22: Health CIO collaborationfull<![CDATA[AI and Aged Care]]>Can artificial intelligence help to transform aged care without losing the human touch? 

In this episode of eHealth Talk NZ, Third Age Health’s CTO Sanjeewa Samaraweera and nurse practitioner Elle Dagley discuss the opportunities and risks of AI in supporting older adults. 

From predictive risk management and clinical note-taking to tackling loneliness and enabling independent living, they explore where AI can make the biggest impact – and why dignity and human connection must always come first.

]]>Buzzsprout-17777893Wed, 03 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT<p>Can artificial intelligence help to transform aged care without losing the human touch? </p><p>In this episode of <em>eHealth Talk NZ</em>, Third Age Health’s CTO Sanjeewa Samaraweera and nurse practitioner Elle Dagley discuss the opportunities and risks of AI in supporting older adults. </p><p>From predictive risk management and clinical note-taking to tackling loneliness and enabling independent living, they explore where AI can make the biggest impact – and why dignity and human connection must always come first.</p>no00:26:56AI and Aged Carefull<![CDATA[Accessing healthcare: a Blind and Low Vision perspective]]>In the first of a four-part podcast collaboration between HiNZ and Blind Low Vision NZ, digital accessibility consultant Neil Jarvis discuss the critical issue of accessibility in healthcare for Blind and Low Vision people and the current mixed state of accessibility within the healthcare system. 

His personal experiences reveal significant gaps in accessibility, the importance of providing information in preferred formats, and the need for systemic changes and national policies to ensure equitable access to healthcare services. 

Neil's vision is for an inclusive healthcare experience that respects the dignity and autonomy of all patients. 

]]>Buzzsprout-17707440Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p>In the first of a four-part podcast collaboration between HiNZ and Blind Low Vision NZ, digital accessibility consultant Neil Jarvis discuss the critical issue of accessibility in healthcare for Blind and Low Vision people and the current mixed state of accessibility within the healthcare system. </p><p>His personal experiences reveal significant gaps in accessibility, the importance of providing information in preferred formats, and the need for systemic changes and national policies to ensure equitable access to healthcare services. </p><p>Neil's vision is for an inclusive healthcare experience that respects the dignity and autonomy of all patients. </p>no00:27:09Accessing healthcare: a Blind and Low Vision perspectivefull<![CDATA[Ep 52: Integration and delivery at Health NZ]]>Rogan Clarke, director of integration and delivery at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, discusses his vision for integration across the health sector, key milestones on that journey and the collaboration needed to achieve it. 

]]>Buzzsprout-15579278Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:00:00 GMT<p>Rogan Clarke, director of integration and delivery at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, discusses his vision for integration across the health sector, key milestones on that journey and the collaboration needed to achieve it. </p>no00:23:37Ep 52: Integration and delivery at Health NZfull<![CDATA[Ep 51: Sector digital channels at Health NZ]]>Michael Dreyer, director sector digital channels at Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora discusses his team's key delivery milestones so far, what's coming next, and their approach to developing solutions for the health sector.

]]>Buzzsprout-15425141Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:00:00 GMT<p>Michael Dreyer, director sector digital channels at Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora discusses his team's key delivery milestones so far, what's coming next, and their approach to developing solutions for the health sector.</p>no00:25:26Ep 51: Sector digital channels at Health NZfull<![CDATA[Ep 50: Working in Aged Care: challenges and opportunities]]>Third Age Health clinical change lead Lucy Wu and medical director Dr Diane Leach discuss the roles of GPs and nurse practitioners in aged care, the current challenges and opportunities in the sector, and the role of technology in reducing some of the workload and administrative burden for clinicians.

]]>Buzzsprout-15353184Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p>Third Age Health clinical change lead Lucy Wu and medical director Dr Diane Leach discuss the roles of GPs and nurse practitioners in aged care, the current challenges and opportunities in the sector, and the role of technology in reducing some of the workload and administrative burden for clinicians.</p>no00:30:26Ep 50: Working in Aged Care: challenges and opportunitiesfull<![CDATA[Ep 45: Data and insights at Health NZ]]>Chief data officer at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Kari Jones discusses her new role and national team, what a data driven organisation looks like and key milestones on that journey for Health NZ.

]]>Buzzsprout-15029448Tue, 07 May 2024 21:00:00 GMT<p>Chief data officer at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Kari Jones discusses her new role and national team, what a data driven organisation looks like and key milestones on that journey for Health NZ.</p>no00:25:13Ep 45: Data and insights at Health NZfull<![CDATA[Ep 42: GPs and GenAI]]>GPs and primary healthcare leaders Dr Karl Cole and Dr Richard Medlicott speak about their use of a Generative AI tool to help create patient notes: how it is saving them time, and means they can look their patients in the eye again.

]]>Buzzsprout-14620568Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p>GPs and primary healthcare leaders Dr Karl Cole and Dr Richard Medlicott speak about their use of a Generative AI tool to help create patient notes: how it is saving them time, and means they can look their patients in the eye again.</p>no00:28:20Ep 42: GPs and GenAIfull<![CDATA[Ep 41: Gender issues in nursing]]>Professor Jenny Carryer from Massey University's School of Nursing discusses her recent inaugural address: Reimagining Nursing Through a Feminist Lens - reflecting on her experience of nursing as a profession where you have to struggle constantly for recognition and respect, and why it is important for nurses to be involved in leadership, decision-making and policy development.

]]>Buzzsprout-13980952Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:00:00 GMT<p>Professor Jenny Carryer from Massey University's School of Nursing discusses her recent inaugural address: Reimagining Nursing Through a Feminist Lens - reflecting on her experience of nursing as a profession where you have to struggle constantly for recognition and respect, and why it is important for nurses to be involved in leadership, decision-making and policy development.</p>no00:21:28Ep 41: Gender issues in nursingfull<![CDATA[Ep 40: Portfolio prioritisation: creating a single source of truth]]>Psoda chief everything officer Bruce Aylward discusses how portfolio prioritisation tools provide clarity and transparency in order to pick the right initiatives to do at the right time, as well as understand the risks and benefits of each investment before starting work. Also, how a digital tool helps to deliver those initiatives, reducing the risk of failure.

]]>Buzzsprout-13942852Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:00:00 GMT<p>Psoda chief everything officer Bruce Aylward discusses how portfolio prioritisation tools provide clarity and transparency in order to pick the right initiatives to do at the right time, as well as understand the risks and benefits of each investment before starting work. Also, how a digital tool helps to deliver those initiatives, reducing the risk of failure.</p>no00:25:59Ep 40: Portfolio prioritisation: creating a single source of truthfull<![CDATA[Ep 33: The power of patient-controlled health records]]>A discussion on patient-controlled records as a means of patient empowerment, and Spark Health’s digital solution - Kete Waiora - with Spark Health chief executive Will Reedy, Get Real Health executive and founding partner Robin Wiener and Get Real Health vice president of clinical insights, Jennifer Bowers.  

]]>Buzzsprout-11777854Tue, 29 Nov 2022 01:00:00 GMT<p>A discussion on patient-controlled records as a means of patient empowerment, and Spark Health’s digital solution - Kete Waiora - with Spark Health chief executive Will Reedy, Get Real Health executive and founding partner Robin Wiener and Get Real Health vice president of clinical insights, Jennifer Bowers.  </p>no00:45:36Ep 33: The power of patient-controlled health recordsfull<![CDATA[Ep 32: Extending care into the community]]>Extending care beyond existing facilities has been identified as a key priority in the Philips Future Health Index 2022 report, with many expecting it to become even more crucial in the future. Philips regional leader for EMR and Care Management, Dan Ball, discusses why there is such a strong desire to move more care into the community.

Download the report

]]>Buzzsprout-11753168Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:00:00 GMT<p>Extending care beyond existing facilities has been identified as a key priority in the Philips Future Health Index 2022 report, with many expecting it to become even more crucial in the future. Philips regional leader for EMR and Care Management, Dan Ball, discusses why there is such a strong desire to move more care into the community.</p><p><a href="https://www.philips.com.au/a-w/about/news/future-health-index/reports/2022/healthcare-hits-reset" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Download the report</a></p>no00:27:24Ep 32: Extending care into the communityfull<![CDATA[Ep 29: Health Analytics & Interoperability: A Landmark Study]]>InterSystems Regional Director, Data Platforms, Andrew Aho, and Director, Customer Relations & Sales for New Zealand, Brian Biggs discuss the findings of a new study showing New Zealand healthcare providers continue to struggle with collecting, analysing and applying relevant data. Download the InterSystems report.

]]>Buzzsprout-11409542Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:00:00 GMT<p>InterSystems Regional Director, Data Platforms, Andrew Aho, and Director, Customer Relations &amp; Sales for New Zealand, Brian Biggs discuss the findings of a new study showing New Zealand healthcare providers continue to struggle with collecting, analysing and applying relevant data. <a href="https://www.intersystems.com/au/the-state-of-analytics-and-interoperability-study/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Download the InterSystems report.</a></p>no00:32:13Ep 29: Health Analytics & Interoperability: A Landmark Studyfull<![CDATA[Ep. 28 Shayne Hunter: The final say]]>Deputy director general data and digital at the Ministry of Health Shayne Hunter is stepping down after nearly 3.5 years in the role. In this episode he reflects on what has been achieved during this time and his vision for the future.

]]>Buzzsprout-10839509Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:00:00 GMT<p>Deputy director general data and digital at the Ministry of Health Shayne Hunter is stepping down after nearly 3.5 years in the role. In this episode he reflects on what has been achieved during this time and his vision for the future.</p>no00:40:00Ep. 28 Shayne Hunter: The final sayfull<![CDATA[Ep 24: Nurses in policy and nurses at Cabinet - Online workshops]]>Liz Manning from the College of Nurses Aotearoa and Todd Krieble from the NZ Institute of Economic Research discuss their upcoming online workshops for nurses, focusing on health policy and strategy and why we need more nurses working in these areas.

]]>Buzzsprout-10179884Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT<p>Liz Manning from the College of Nurses Aotearoa and Todd Krieble from the NZ Institute of Economic Research discuss their upcoming online workshops for nurses, focusing on health policy and strategy and why we need more nurses working in these areas.</p>no00:20:47Ep 24: Nurses in policy and nurses at Cabinet - Online workshopsfull<![CDATA[Episode 23: Getting into informatics – a FHINZ special]]>Fellows of Health Informatics NZ (FHINZ) Martin Wilson and Matt Valentine discuss how they got into clinical informatics, what being a Fellow means to them and advice for others wanting to get into the data and digital health sector.

]]>Buzzsprout-9965373Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:00:00 GMT<p>Fellows of Health Informatics NZ (FHINZ) Martin Wilson and Matt Valentine discuss how they got into clinical informatics, what being a Fellow means to them and advice for others wanting to get into the data and digital health sector.</p>no00:31:55Episode 23: Getting into informatics – a FHINZ specialfull<![CDATA[Episode 21: Hira and the role of clinicians]]> 

Becky George, interim clinical director for the Hira programme at the Ministry of Health, discusses the Hira programme and the importance of having a strong clinical voice in the development of the ecosystem of data and digital health systems.

]]>Buzzsprout-9596730Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:00:00 GMT<p> </p><p>Becky George, interim clinical director for the Hira programme at the Ministry of Health, discusses the Hira programme and the importance of having a strong clinical voice in the development of the ecosystem of data and digital health systems.</p>no00:25:47Episode 21: Hira and the role of cliniciansfull<![CDATA[Episode 20: Virtual hospitals – evolving models of care]]>Alcidion’s chief medical officer Malcolm Pradhan discusses the concept of virtual hospitals and how they are being used in response to Covid-19 to increase capacity in the health system. Also, how to scale virtual models of care, identify suitable patients and ensure a return on investment. 

]]>Buzzsprout-9488610Thu, 04 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT<p>Alcidion’s chief medical officer Malcolm Pradhan discusses the concept of virtual hospitals and how they are being used in response to Covid-19 to increase capacity in the health system. Also, how to scale virtual models of care, identify suitable patients and ensure a return on investment. </p>no00:29:31Episode 20: Virtual hospitals – evolving models of carefull<![CDATA[Episode 19: NZ’s tech skills shortage and embracing the ‘change mindset’]]>Change in the health sector due to widespread reform is creating a ‘fight or flight’ mentality in data and digital staff. The general tech talent shortage is adding extra challenges to recruiting and retaining staff as skills become scarce and salaries increase exponentially. Spark Health chief executive Will Reedy and chief strategy director at specialist technology recruitment and professional coaching firm Potentia, Abinesh Krishan, discuss the issues and possible solutions.

]]>Buzzsprout-9313574Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT<p>Change in the health sector due to widespread reform is creating a ‘fight or flight’ mentality in data and digital staff. The general tech talent shortage is adding extra challenges to recruiting and retaining staff as skills become scarce and salaries increase exponentially. Spark Health chief executive Will Reedy and chief strategy director at specialist technology recruitment and professional coaching firm Potentia, Abinesh Krishan, discuss the issues and possible solutions.</p>no00:38:29Episode 19: NZ’s tech skills shortage and embracing the ‘change mindset’full<![CDATA[Episode 18: E-Nursing and Midwifery]]>Auckland DHB clinical informatics specialist Lucy Westbrooke and professional practice fellow in child health, Otago University, Emma Collins discuss use of data and digital technologies in the field of nursing and the exciting line-up at the HiNZ eNursing and Midwifery workshop in Wellington in November.

]]>Buzzsprout-9197491Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT<p>Auckland DHB clinical informatics specialist Lucy Westbrooke and professional practice fellow in child health, Otago University, Emma Collins discuss use of data and digital technologies in the field of nursing and the exciting line-up at the HiNZ eNursing and Midwifery workshop in Wellington in November.</p>no00:29:49Episode 18: E-Nursing and Midwiferyfull<![CDATA[Episode 14: eAllied Health]]>How do we use data and digital as an enabler for Allied Health professionals to do more for our population? Hear from MoH Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Martin Chadwick and Director Allied Health Scientific and Technical Professions and Covid-19 Executive Lead at Waitematā DHB Tamzin Brott.  

]]>Buzzsprout-9004474Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:00 GMT<p>How do we use data and digital as an enabler for Allied Health professionals to do more for our population? Hear from MoH Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Martin Chadwick and Director Allied Health Scientific and Technical Professions and Covid-19 Executive Lead at Waitematā DHB Tamzin Brott.  </p>no00:23:32Episode 14: eAllied Healthfull<![CDATA[Episode 13: Empowering data-driven healthcare]]>Precision Driven Health (PDH) chief executive Kevin Ross tells the unique story of PDH and provides insights into the use of algorithms, AI, data ethics and social license in the health sector.

]]>Buzzsprout-8907889Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:00:00 GMT<p>Precision Driven Health (PDH) chief executive Kevin Ross tells the unique story of PDH and provides insights into the use of algorithms, AI, data ethics and social license in the health sector.</p>no00:31:40Episode 13: Empowering data-driven healthcarefull<![CDATA[Episode 10: Beyond hospital walls - the shift to virtual healthcare]]>Shehaan Fernando, Philips Regional Director of Virtual Care, discusses the Future Health Index 2021 report and how extending care beyond hospital walls through virtual healthcare models can improve patient outcomes and contribute to health system resilience and sustainability.

]]>Buzzsprout-8731401Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 GMT<p>Shehaan Fernando, Philips Regional Director of Virtual Care, discusses the Future Health Index 2021 report and how extending care beyond hospital walls through virtual healthcare models can improve patient outcomes and contribute to health system resilience and sustainability.</p>no00:38:33Episode 10: Beyond hospital walls - the shift to virtual healthcarefull<![CDATA[Episode 4: Digitising Covid-19 testing]]>Sysmex sales & marketing director Colin McKenzie discusses the collaboration behind the digitisation of New Zealand’s Covid-19 testing and results systems and how this has driven national standards.

]]>Buzzsprout-8343369Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:00:00 GMT<p>Sysmex sales &amp; marketing director Colin McKenzie discusses the collaboration behind the digitisation of New Zealand’s Covid-19 testing and results systems and how this has driven national standards.</p>no00:30:15Episode 4: Digitising Covid-19 testingfull<![CDATA[Ep 34: Māori leadership in health data science]]>Precision Driven Health chief executive Kevin Ross and former Māori health director, Chad Paraone, discuss the importance of engaging with Māori as leaders, stakeholders and co-designers in health data science projects and a collection of stories recently published on this theme, called Te Pū Waiora.
Read the related stories 

]]>Buzzsprout-11861348Tue, 13 Dec 2022 01:00:00 GMT<p>Precision Driven Health chief executive Kevin Ross and former Māori health director, Chad Paraone, discuss the importance of engaging with Māori as leaders, stakeholders and co-designers in health data science projects and a collection of stories recently published on this theme, called Te Pū Waiora.<br /><a href="https://precisiondrivenhealth.com/te-pu-waiora/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Read the related stories</a> </p>no00:38:25Ep 34: Māori leadership in health data sciencefull<![CDATA[Episode 6: News round-up – April]]>This month’s round-up focuses on the Government’s announcement of sweeping health system reforms and the impact and opportunity that presents to New Zealand’s data and digital health sector. With guest Scott Arrol. 

]]>Buzzsprout-8423902Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:00:00 GMT<p>This month’s round-up focuses on the Government’s announcement of sweeping health system reforms and the impact and opportunity that presents to New Zealand’s data and digital health sector. With guest Scott Arrol. </p>no00:39:23Episode 6: News round-up – Aprilfull<![CDATA[Ep 26: Becoming a nurse practitioner - new online resources]]>Executive Director of the College of Nurses Aotearoa Jenny Carryer and Chair of Nurse Practitioners NZ Sandra Oster discuss the online resources the College has recently developed on preparation and education to become a nurse practitioner.

]]>Buzzsprout-10623470Mon, 16 May 2022 02:00:00 GMT<p>Executive Director of the College of Nurses Aotearoa Jenny Carryer and Chair of Nurse Practitioners NZ Sandra Oster discuss the online resources the College has recently developed on preparation and education to become a nurse practitioner.</p>no00:23:04Ep 26: Becoming a nurse practitioner - new online resourcesfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: Data liquidity and the future of APIs]]>GP and healthAlliance chief information officer Dr Karl Cole discusses the concept of data liquidity and provides insight into the key role APIs will play in sharing data in the health system of the future. 

]]>Buzzsprout-8238243Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT<p>GP and healthAlliance chief information officer Dr Karl Cole discusses the concept of data liquidity and provides insight into the key role APIs will play in sharing data in the health system of the future. </p>no00:25:04Episode 2: Data liquidity and the future of APIsfull<![CDATA[Strengths, not deficits: A blind low vision perspective on working in healthcare]]>In this episode Sally Britnell, a disability advocate and senior lecturer, discusses the challenges and barriers faced by disabled people in the healthcare sector.

Sally shares her personal journey of working in health and the importance of representation in the health workforce.

She reflects on the current state of inclusivity, experiences of discrimination, and explores the need for universal design in workplaces.

Also, the role of digital tools in enhancing accessibility, the support employers can provide, and the importance of education in fostering understanding among health staff.

]]>Buzzsprout-18102133Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode Sally Britnell, a disability advocate and senior lecturer, discusses the challenges and barriers faced by disabled people in the healthcare sector.</p><p>Sally shares her personal journey of working in health and the importance of representation in the health workforce.</p><p>She reflects on the current state of inclusivity, experiences of discrimination, and explores the need for universal design in workplaces.</p><p>Also, the role of digital tools in enhancing accessibility, the support employers can provide, and the importance of education in fostering understanding among health staff.</p>no00:25:24Strengths, not deficits: A blind low vision perspective on working in healthcarefull<![CDATA[25 Years of HiNZ - where we've been and where we're going]]>HiNZ CEO Scott Arrol reflects on 25 years of HiNZ in Aotearoa and his vision for the future. From the organisation’s roots in nursing informatics to its role today as the trusted community for digital health, Scott discusses his own background in health and the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the sector. 

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of HiNZ at Digital Health Week 2025 in Ōtautahi Christchurch - register to attend online 

]]>Buzzsprout-17316613Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT<p>HiNZ CEO Scott Arrol reflects on 25 years of HiNZ in Aotearoa and his vision for the future. From the organisation’s roots in nursing informatics to its role today as the trusted community for digital health, Scott discusses his own background in health and the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the sector. </p><p>Celebrate the 25th anniversary of HiNZ at Digital Health Week 2025 in Ōtautahi Christchurch - <a href="https://hinz.eventsair.com/dhwnz2025/pricing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">register to attend online</a> </p>no00:18:2325 Years of HiNZ - where we've been and where we're goingfull<![CDATA[Episode 8: News round-up – May]]>Guest Scott Arrol discusses this month’s budget announcement, the development of Hira (the national Health Information Platform) and the roll-out of a new maternity system in New Zealand.

]]>Buzzsprout-8616134Mon, 31 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT<p>Guest Scott Arrol discusses this month’s budget announcement, the development of Hira (the national Health Information Platform) and the roll-out of a new maternity system in New Zealand.</p>no00:27:12Episode 8: News round-up – Mayfull<![CDATA[Ep 54: Cybersecurity at Health NZ]]>Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Chief Information Security Officer Sonny Taite discusses the Cybersecurity Uplift Programme, the creation of a national Security Operations Centre to monitor and respond to security events, and why Health NZ was not significantly impacted by the July CrowdStrike outage.   

]]>Buzzsprout-15646250Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:00:00 GMT<p>Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Chief Information Security Officer Sonny Taite discusses the Cybersecurity Uplift Programme, the creation of a national Security Operations Centre to monitor and respond to security events, and why Health NZ was not significantly impacted by the July CrowdStrike outage.   </p>no00:25:10Ep 54: Cybersecurity at Health NZfull<![CDATA[Reflections from Ryl - 4.5 years leading the DHA]]>Ryl Jensen, the outgoing CEO of the Digital Health Association, reflects on her journey in digital health, the shifts in New Zealand's health landscape, and the importance of collaboration and innovation.

Ryl discusses the challenges faced by the sector, and the need for a connected health system that empowers patients and clinicians, as well as advice for those looking to get into the world of data and digital health.

]]>Buzzsprout-17673699Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p>Ryl Jensen, the outgoing CEO of the Digital Health Association, reflects on her journey in digital health, the shifts in New Zealand's health landscape, and the importance of collaboration and innovation.</p><p>Ryl discusses the challenges faced by the sector, and the need for a connected health system that empowers patients and clinicians, as well as advice for those looking to get into the world of data and digital health.</p>no00:30:21Reflections from Ryl - 4.5 years leading the DHAfull<![CDATA[Ep 48: Strategy and investment at Health NZ]]>Director Strategy and Investment Darren Douglass discusses his role and team within data and digital at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, current focus areas of work and the benefits of a national approach while retaining local skills and relationships.

]]>Buzzsprout-15187821Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:00:00 GMT<p>Director Strategy and Investment Darren Douglass discusses his role and team within data and digital at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, current focus areas of work and the benefits of a national approach while retaining local skills and relationships.</p>no00:33:35Ep 48: Strategy and investment at Health NZfull<![CDATA[Ep 25: Industry innovators - a FHINZ special]]>Fellows of HiNZ Colin McKenzie (Sysmex sales and marketing director) and Kate Rhind (Healthpoint CEO) discuss how they got into health informatics, the importance of collaboration, workforce issues and the benefits of being FHINZ members.

]]>Buzzsprout-10378335Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:00:00 GMT<p>Fellows of HiNZ Colin McKenzie (Sysmex sales and marketing director) and Kate Rhind (Healthpoint CEO) discuss how they got into health informatics, the importance of collaboration, workforce issues and the benefits of being FHINZ members.</p>no00:38:54Ep 25: Industry innovators - a FHINZ specialfull<![CDATA[Episode 9: Consumer centred healthcare]]>Orion Health chief revenue officer James Rice discusses the coming reforms of New Zealand’s health system and how data and digital can enable a more consumer-centric health service.

]]>Buzzsprout-8628663Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:00:00 GMT<p>Orion Health chief revenue officer James Rice discusses the coming reforms of New Zealand’s health system and how data and digital can enable a more consumer-centric health service.</p>no00:31:41Episode 9: Consumer centred healthcarefull<![CDATA[Reimagining the EMR]]>This episode explores the unique origins of electronic medical record (EMR) system Tamanu, with guests Edwin Monk-Fromont and Megan Lane from Beyond Essential Systems. 

Tamanu was designed with a people-first approach, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in low-resource settings across the Pacific. 

Learn how Tamanu's open-source, mobile-enabled technology and standards based approach to interoperability is transforming patient care throughout the region and beyond. 

Edwin and Megan also discuss the importance of co-design, and future integrations of AI.

]]>Buzzsprout-18208357Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p>This episode explores the unique origins of electronic medical record (EMR) system Tamanu, with guests Edwin Monk-Fromont and Megan Lane from Beyond Essential Systems. </p><p>Tamanu was designed with a people-first approach, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in low-resource settings across the Pacific. </p><p>Learn how Tamanu's open-source, mobile-enabled technology and standards based approach to interoperability is transforming patient care throughout the region and beyond. </p><p>Edwin and Megan also discuss the importance of co-design, and future integrations of AI.</p>no00:23:38Reimagining the EMRfull<![CDATA[Medical device regulation in Aotearoa New Zealand]]>MTANZ board member Aisling Weir explores the history and complexities of medical device regulation in New Zealand.

She discusses the challenges and opportunities within the evolving landscape of medical technology and how new legislation - the Medical Products Bill  - aims to address these issues. 

Also, the difficulty of regulating AI in relation to medical devices and what New Zealand could learn from how international regulatory agencies are approaching this.

]]>Buzzsprout-18180810Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:00:00 GMT<p>MTANZ board member Aisling Weir explores the history and complexities of medical device regulation in New Zealand.</p><p>She discusses the challenges and opportunities within the evolving landscape of medical technology and how new legislation - the Medical Products Bill  - aims to address these issues. </p><p>Also, the difficulty of regulating AI in relation to medical devices and what New Zealand could learn from how international regulatory agencies are approaching this.</p>no00:22:17Medical device regulation in Aotearoa New Zealandfull<![CDATA[Ep 57: Tech and data at ACC]]>Michael Dreyer, Deputy Chief Executive of Technology and Data at ACC, shares his vision for modernising ACC’s systems to better support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and client outcomes: covering everything from data sharing and privacy to the potential of AI and predictive analytics.

]]>Buzzsprout-17060447Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT<p>Michael Dreyer, Deputy Chief Executive of Technology and Data at ACC, shares his vision for modernising ACC’s systems to better support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and client outcomes: covering everything from data sharing and privacy to the potential of AI and predictive analytics.</p>no00:18:31Ep 57: Tech and data at ACCfull<![CDATA[Ep 55: GPs and GenAI - a year on]]>eHealth Talk spoke to Kiwi GPs Dr Richard Medlicott and Dr Karl Cole in March 2024 when they were at the start of their journey using AI-powered medical scribes during patient consultations. One year on we check back in to hear about lessons learnt over the past 12 months and advice for other health professionals thinking of using the technology in their own practice.

]]>Buzzsprout-16861065Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:00:00 GMT<p>eHealth Talk spoke to Kiwi GPs Dr Richard Medlicott and Dr Karl Cole in March 2024 when they were at the start of their journey using AI-powered medical scribes during patient consultations. One year on we check back in to hear about lessons learnt over the past 12 months and advice for other health professionals thinking of using the technology in their own practice.</p>no00:29:18Ep 55: GPs and GenAI - a year onfull<![CDATA[Ep 53: Providing holistic and palliative care]]>Dr Carol McAllum, Director of Quality & Partnerships for Mercy Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist and Anneke Barkwith, Nurse Practitioner and founder of Hub Aged Care, discuss what holistic  palliative care entails and how these are integrated in aged care settings. Sponsored by Third Age Health. 

]]>Buzzsprout-16258320Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:00:00 GMT<p>Dr Carol McAllum, Director of Quality &amp; Partnerships for Mercy Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist and Anneke Barkwith, Nurse Practitioner and founder of Hub Aged Care, discuss what holistic  palliative care entails and how these are integrated in aged care settings. Sponsored by Third Age Health. </p>no00:28:56Ep 53: Providing holistic and palliative carefull<![CDATA[Ep 52: Nursing and Midwifery informatics]]>Nursing and Midwifery Informatics Special Interest Group executive members Emma Collins and Elf Eggimann discuss themes for the upcoming eHealth Nursing and Midwifery Workshop on Dec 3, including how to amplify the nursing and midwifery voice in digital health and turning plans into practice when it comes to deploying clinical solutions that really work for users.
See the workshop agenda online

]]>Buzzsprout-16102546Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT<p>Nursing and Midwifery Informatics Special Interest Group executive members Emma Collins and Elf Eggimann discuss themes for the upcoming eHealth Nursing and Midwifery Workshop on Dec 3, including how to amplify the nursing and midwifery voice in digital health and turning plans into practice when it comes to deploying clinical solutions that really work for users.<br />See the <a href="https://ebooks.hinz.nz/view/306122676/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">workshop agenda online</a></p>no00:19:45Ep 52: Nursing and Midwifery informaticsfull<![CDATA[Ep:47 Nursing and AI]]>College of Nurses Aotearoa member and clinical director at Orion Health Carey Campbell discusses the arrival of Generative AI, the potential benefits of adopting AI tools in nursing and how nurses can prepare and get involved in discussions to shape the future in this space.

]]>Buzzsprout-15187464Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:00:00 GMT<p>College of Nurses Aotearoa member and clinical director at Orion Health Carey Campbell discusses the arrival of Generative AI, the potential benefits of adopting AI tools in nursing and how nurses can prepare and get involved in discussions to shape the future in this space.</p>no00:21:25Ep:47 Nursing and AIfull<![CDATA[Ep: 46 Clinical informatics at Health NZ]]>Lara Hopley, chief clinical informatics officer (CCIO) Health NZ Te Whatu Ora, discusses the role of clinical informaticians, building her national team and key milestones on the clinical informatics work plan.

]]>Buzzsprout-15121922Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT<p>Lara Hopley, chief clinical informatics officer (CCIO) Health NZ Te Whatu Ora, discusses the role of clinical informaticians, building her national team and key milestones on the clinical informatics work plan.</p>no00:22:15Ep: 46 Clinical informatics at Health NZfull<![CDATA[Episode 17: Telehealth enabling access to care]]>Roy Davidson, Northland DHB Telehealth Programme Manager, Sarah Clarke, Clinical Director Rural Hospitals at Northland DHB and Zoom Regional Sales Manager for NZ Jaron Burbidge discuss the benefits of telehealth for delivering care to rural populations and the impact on health equity.

]]>Buzzsprout-9171066Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT<p>Roy Davidson, Northland DHB Telehealth Programme Manager, Sarah Clarke, Clinical Director Rural Hospitals at Northland DHB and Zoom Regional Sales Manager for NZ Jaron Burbidge discuss the benefits of telehealth for delivering care to rural populations and the impact on health equity.</p>no00:39:35Episode 17: Telehealth enabling access to carefull<![CDATA[Episode 15: Health reform enabled by data & digital]]>DDG Data and Digital, Shayne Hunter and lead Policy Advisor Digital and Data in the Transition Unit Emily Mailes discuss the critical role of data and digital in NZ's health reforms, why we must maintain momentum in investment and how to encourage innovation in the health sector. 

]]>Buzzsprout-9048370Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:00:00 GMT<p>DDG Data and Digital, Shayne Hunter and lead Policy Advisor Digital and Data in the Transition Unit Emily Mailes discuss the critical role of data and digital in NZ's health reforms, why we must maintain momentum in investment and how to encourage innovation in the health sector. </p>no00:39:33Episode 15: Health reform enabled by data & digitalfull<![CDATA[Episode 5: Electronic medical records as an enabler of value-based care]]>MercyAscot TrakCare project director Sarah Gardner and head of digital health at Healthcare Holdings Ltd Dr Lloyd McCann discuss their virtual go-live with the InterSystems EMR and how this is helping the organisation deliver value-based care.

]]>Buzzsprout-8368813Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT<p>MercyAscot TrakCare project director Sarah Gardner and head of digital health at Healthcare Holdings Ltd Dr Lloyd McCann discuss their virtual go-live with the InterSystems EMR and how this is helping the organisation deliver value-based care.</p>no00:38:11Episode 5: Electronic medical records as an enabler of value-based carefull<![CDATA[Episode 1: A round-up of news from New Zealand’s data and digital health sector with commentary from guest Scott Arrol]]>Buzzsprout-8163844Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT-no00:35:44Episode 1: A round-up of news from New Zealand’s data and digital health sector with commentary from guest Scott Arrolfull<![CDATA[Ep 55: Telehealth in Aged Residential Care]]>Third Age Health chief executive Tony Wai discusses the use of telehealth to provide care to New Zealand’s older population, its impact on the aged care workforce and on the wider health system. 

]]>Buzzsprout-15691427Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT<p>Third Age Health chief executive Tony Wai discusses the use of telehealth to provide care to New Zealand’s older population, its impact on the aged care workforce and on the wider health system. </p>no00:25:37Ep 55: Telehealth in Aged Residential Carefull<![CDATA[Ep 39: Hira update with Ray Delany]]>Hira programme director Ray Delany discusses the vision for Hira, the programme reset, achievements so far, and the future of electronic and personal health records in Aotearoa New Zealand.

]]>Buzzsprout-13168132Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:00:00 GMT<p>Hira programme director Ray Delany discusses the vision for Hira, the programme reset, achievements so far, and the future of electronic and personal health records in Aotearoa New Zealand.</p>no00:28:50Ep 39: Hira update with Ray Delanyfull<![CDATA[Episode 7: NZ’s Clinical Informatics Leadership Network (CiLN)]]>What is clinical informatics and CiLN and how will the coming health reforms impact on the role of clinicians working in data and digital health? 

]]>Buzzsprout-8537076Mon, 17 May 2021 21:00:00 GMT<p>What is clinical informatics and CiLN and how will the coming health reforms impact on the role of clinicians working in data and digital health? </p>no00:36:33Episode 7: NZ’s Clinical Informatics Leadership Network (CiLN)full<![CDATA[Forte Health - digitising patient onboarding for efficiency, sustainability and patient experience]]>Matt Devonald, Patient Services Manager at Forte Health, discusses the private hospital’s journey from paper to digital patient onboarding with Personify Care.

He talks about how this transition has streamlined patient onboarding, improved the patient experience, and contributed to the organisation’s sustainability goals.

Matt reflects on the challenges faced when going digital, Forte’s co-design approach and what this successful project enables for the future.

]]>Buzzsprout-18135171Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT<p>Matt Devonald, Patient Services Manager at Forte Health, discusses the private hospital’s journey from paper to digital patient onboarding with Personify Care.</p><p>He talks about how this transition has streamlined patient onboarding, improved the patient experience, and contributed to the organisation’s sustainability goals.</p><p>Matt reflects on the challenges faced when going digital, Forte’s co-design approach and what this successful project enables for the future.</p>no00:27:45Forte Health - digitising patient onboarding for efficiency, sustainability and patient experiencefull<![CDATA[Ep 36: HiNZ's new CEO - Tim Corbett]]>Tim Corbett joined Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ) as chief executive in February 2023. He shares his background and thoughts on data and digital health, as well as insight into his plans for the organisation. 

]]>Buzzsprout-12661241Sun, 16 Apr 2023 22:00:00 GMT<p>Tim Corbett joined Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ) as chief executive in February 2023. He shares his background and thoughts on data and digital health, as well as insight into his plans for the organisation. </p>no00:23:58Ep 36: HiNZ's new CEO - Tim Corbettfull<![CDATA[Episode 12: Nature meets technology in hospital design]]>Guests discuss the concept of biophilic design and how natural and digital systems are converging to shape the digital hospitals of the future - with senior digital consultant at Beca, Bruce Neville and environmental gerontologist and principal architectural associate at CPG Consultants Dr Lee Jin-Ting. 

]]>Buzzsprout-8810851Sun, 04 Jul 2021 22:00:00 GMT<p>Guests discuss the concept of biophilic design and how natural and digital systems are converging to shape the digital hospitals of the future - with senior digital consultant at Beca, Bruce Neville and environmental gerontologist and principal architectural associate at CPG Consultants Dr Lee Jin-Ting. </p>no00:36:40Episode 12: Nature meets technology in hospital designfull<![CDATA[Ep 35: Professional supervision for nurses]]>The College of Nurses Aotearoa is running professional supervision short courses in May 2023. Catherine Cook, AUT Associate Professor, School of Clinical Sciences, discusses the role and benefits of professional supervision in nursing and what to expect from the course.

]]>Buzzsprout-12378519Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:00:00 GMT<p>The College of Nurses Aotearoa is running professional supervision short courses in May 2023. Catherine Cook, AUT Associate Professor, School of Clinical Sciences, discusses the role and benefits of professional supervision in nursing and what to expect from the course.</p>no00:26:43Ep 35: Professional supervision for nursesfull