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PULSE, the podcast, produced by Pulse+IT and hosted by digital health legends Louise Schaper and George Margelis, is an enlightening, entertaining look at global digital health trends and current debates with our hosts’ deep takes on all the latest news in digital health.

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This week on Pulse: Hot Topics, Louise reports in from a heatwave in the French Alps while George braces for a Sydney winter — before the pair work through five stories on a single throughline: AI adoption by clinicians and patients is racing ahead o... more

This week on Pulse: Amplify, Louise and George sit down with Pritesh Mistry, Fellow for Digital Technologies at The King's Fund, to dig into his provocative analysis Is the NHS Ready for the AI-Powered Patient?

Pritesh argues the NHS is no longer th... more

This week on Pulse: Hot Topics, Louise and George race through a very AI-heavy fortnight — from antibiotics and the menstrual cycle to whether "medical AI" is even a category worth defending.

AI and Science. A Nature feature on AI accelerating antib... more

What can the rest of the world learn from one of Europe's most impressive digital health ecosystems? This week on Pulse: Amplify, Louise and George sit down with Inma Rodríguez, Market Intelligence Manager at ACCIÓ (Catalonia Trade & Investment), who... more

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Recent Guests

Inma Rodríguez
Market Intelligence Manager at ACCIO, Catalonia's trade and investment organization
ACCIÓN / ACCIO (Catalonia Trade & Investment)
Episode: The Data Behind Europe's Quiet Digital Health Powerhouse, with Inma Rodríguez ACCIÓ
Dr. Nick van Terheyden
Physician, futurist, and digital health provocateur
Independent medical thinker and speaker
Episode: Your Fear of AI Is Prehistoric - with Dr Nick van Terheyden
Donald Macaskill
Chief Executive at Scottish Care
Scottish Care
Episode: Hold Fast: AI, Humanity and the Future of Aged Care with Donald Macaskill
Dr. Mehmood Khan
CEO of Hevolution Foundation; endocrinologist with industrial and clinical background
Hevolution Foundation
Episode: Inside Hevolution: The World’s Largest Philanthropic Funder of Healthspan Science, with Dr Mehmood Khan & HRH Princess Dr Haya Al Saud
Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Haya Bint Khaled Bin Bandar Al Saud
Genomic scientist; Senior Vice President of Research at Hevolution
Hevolution Foundation
Episode: Inside Hevolution: The World’s Largest Philanthropic Funder of Healthspan Science, with Dr Mehmood Khan & HRH Princess Dr Haya Al Saud
Kudzai Kanhutu
Associate Professor, infectious diseases specialist, public health broadcaster, Dean of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, and board member at the Medical Board of Australia
University/Medical positions (as described in episode)
Episode: Nurture Your Mental Fitness: AI, Coaching Culture, and the Clinician of the Future, with Dr Kudzai Kanhutu
Sara Riggare
Researcher, patient advocate, Parkinson's disease patient
Uppsala University /Radboud University
Episode: The Other 8,765 Hours - with Sara Riggare
Guy Tsafnat
Entrepreneur-turned-academic-turned-entrepreneur; founder and chief scientific officer of Evidently
Evidently
Episode: Startup Lessons from Guy Tsafnat & Decoding Healthcare’s Data Matrix
David Fraile Navarro
Researcher at Macquarie University Center for Health Informatics
Macquarie University
Episode: The ChatGPT Health controversy: what the viral Nature Medicine study missed with David Fraile Navarro

Hosts

Louise Schaper
Host with Pulse IT News and Pulse Amplify responsibilities; long-standing figure in digital health discourse.
George Margelis
Co-host and overall co-pilot of show insights, often guiding discussions on health tech trends and policy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Essential listening

    If you want to keep up with what’s happening in Australian digital health you must follow this podcast ! It’s conversational and Louise and George aren’t afraid to tell it like it is!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WiseOwlFromSydney
    Australia9 months ago
  • A must listen for digital health enthusiasts!

    Pulse, the Podcast is a brilliant and easy-to-listen-to show for anyone curious about the future of healthcare. Hosted by George and Louise, who really know their stuff—it explores the latest in digital health, from new tech to global trends. They chat with experts from around the world, but always keep things clear, relatable, and genuinely interesting. Whether you're in healthcare or just curious about how technology is changing it, this podcast is well worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shelley Behen
    Australiaa year ago
  • Invaluable!

    The Pulse IT podcast has been my source of knowledge to keep up with the digital health-related matters across the globe.

    Really appreciate the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vertigenous
    Australiaa year ago
  • I love PULSE!

    I adore this show—great topics. I appreciate learning about health IT and the tech behind the scenes. Keep up the great work. Thanks for the education.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LTDubs0333
    United States2 years ago
  • Knowledgeable discussions

    Topical for anyone working in or interested in digital health and the changes in healthcare generally.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greggohere
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong emphasis on real-world implications of AI in healthcare.
Engaging banter between hosts keeps complex topics accessible.
Insightful take on Australian digital health trends with candid, informed hosts.
Conversational, approachable yet deeply knowledgeable about health tech and policy.
High-quality guest mix and practical perspectives on data governance and interoperability.

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The Data Behind Europe's Quiet Digital Health Powerhouse, with Inma Rodríguez ACCIÓ
Q: What role does AI play in Catalonia's health tech growth?
AI is central to the growth, with a large share of Catalonia's health tech companies integrating AI into diagnostics and digital health solutions, which also shapes evolving business models and collaboration with research infrastructures like the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.
The Data Behind Europe's Quiet Digital Health Powerhouse, with Inma Rodríguez ACCIÓ
Q: How does Catalonia manage to attract and sustain foreign investment in health innovation?
ACCIO leverages a deep ecosystem of startups, hospitals, accelerators, and research centers, plus clear regulatory and policy frameworks, to create a favorable environment for multinational investments and R&D hubs.
AI Agents Take the Ward: Virtual Care Meets Reality
Q: What is IHACPA's role in virtual care and how are they funded?
IHACPA is an independent government agency that provides costing and pricing advice for public hospitals, including set determinations of national efficient price and cost. They support activity-based funding and data systems to underpin equitable pricing across states.
UK's Digital Health Utopia vs Australia's Allied Health Reality. Guest: Anita Hobson-Powell, Australia’s Chief Allied Health Rockstar
Q: Now, Anita, what inspired your appointment as Chief Allied Health Officer? How does this role fit within the department's broader digital health strategy?
Anita explains her background in allied health associations, her leadership in unified professional voices, and her aim to align 30-58 professions within a single digital health framework, working across primary care and digital health branches to uplift allied health in the national ecosystem.
ACDC, AI Fertility, Apple Health Tech & Robot Caregivers | Guest: Dr Eric Topol (Part 2)
Q: What is the most promising way AI could support clinicians and patients right now?
AI can automate routine data-handling tasks like transcription and result triage, reducing clinician keyboard time and enabling more direct patient contact, while also assisting with diagnosis and predicting high-risk patients to enable preventive care.

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This show targets professionals curious about global digital health and the intersection of technology, policy, and clinical practice. Episodes cover health IT procurement, data interoperability, AI in medicine, wearables, and governance, often featuring conversations with clinicians, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders. The format blends pragmatic analysis with thought-provoking debates, practical frameworks, and real-world case studies, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how digital health trends translate into procurement decisions, product development, or policy strategy. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on data standards, safety, and the ethics of AI in healthcare, plus a penchant for exploring inter... more

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1. Inma Rodríguez
2. Dr. Nick van Terheyden
3. Donald Macaskill
4. Dr. Mehmood Khan
5. Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Haya Bint Khaled Bin Bandar Al Saud
6. Kudzai Kanhutu
7. Sara Riggare
8. Guy Tsafnat

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