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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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Latest Episodes

Welcome to Pulse: Hot Topics, where Louise and George unpack the big shifts shaping healthcare right now.

Australian MedTech Innovator Wins PM’s Prize

A Perth-based researcher-engineer-pathologist wins the Prime Minister’s Prize for New Innovators ... more

Welcome to Pulse: Amplify, where we sit down with the leaders and changemakers shaping the future of health.

In today’s show George and Louise chat with Professor Peter Brooks (clinician academic, health systems & workforce policy), Dr Claire Smith ... more

Welcome to Pulse: Hot Topics, where Louise and George unpack the big shifts shaping healthcare right now.

Digital Health Maturity: Measuring What Matters

Is your health system truly digitally mature — or just good at buying software? We dig into th... more

Welcome to Pulse: Amplify, where we sit down with the leaders and changemakers shaping the future of health.

Today we have a frank and fun conversation with UK author Professor Joe McDonald who has just released a book –FHIR and Loathing in Las Vega... more

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Recent Guests

Bernard Salt
Founder of The Demographics Group and prominent social commentator
Episode: Government announces virtual-first telehealth service, and Part 1 of our extended chat with demographer legend Bernard Salt AM
Dr. Jillian Tomlinson
President of AMA Victoria and plastic and hand surgeon
AMA Victoria
Episode: Getting rid of the stupid stuff in healthcare. Guest: Jill Tomlinson
Janette Hughes
Director of Planning and Performance at Scotland's Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre
Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre, Scotland
Episode: Adoption and scale requires technical + service + business model innovation, with Guest: Janette Hughes
Dr. Karen DeSalvo
Chief Health Officer at Google
Google
Episode: When a Nobel Prize is only one of your achievements. Guest: Dr Karen DeSalvo
Tina Purnat
Globally recognized expert in digital public health and the fight against misinformation.
World Health Organization
Episode: Apple Cider Vinegar & Misinformation, Guest: Tina Purnat
Dr. Alain Labrique
Director for the Department of Digital Health and Innovation at WHO
World Health Organization
Episode: Spiders, viruses & proteins get the AI treatment and Global Digital Health with guest Dr Alain Labrique, WHO
Mark Brommeyer
Key member of the digital health and informatics community in Australia and a nurse turned digital health expert.
Episode: Role of AI in health insurance: a battle of good vs evil? Guest: Mark Brommeyer
Blackford Middleton
Professor of Biomedical Informatics and author of The Ouroboros Effect article
Episode: The Ouroboros Effect: How AI Threatens Human Intellect. Guest: Prof Blackford Middleton
Dr. Robin Mann
Trained in engineering and medicine, worked as a doctor in the UK, established the Health Informatics Unit at the Royal College of Physicians in London.
Fujitsu
Episode: Information Foraging: Crowdsourcing 4AI & Cancer-Killing Tech. Guests: Dr Robin Mann & Dr Honor Magon

Hosts

Louise Schaper
Host of Pulse; a well-versed professional in digital health and its advancements; recognized as an influential voice in the industry with her expertise in integrating technology with healthcare needs.
George Margelis
Co-Host of Pulse; engaging with a wealth of knowledge around digital health; recognized for his ability to convey complex topics clearly and relatably, enriching conversations around healthcare technology innovations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 65 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
    Australiaa month 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
    Australia6 months 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
    Australia7 months 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 Statesa year ago
  • Knowledgeable discussions

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greggohere
    Australiaa year ago

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The guests featured often provide key insights that are valuable to those working in or examining digital health.
Listeners appreciate the informative content and find it enlightening, often citing the engaging banter between the hosts and their depth of knowledge.
Reviewers highlight the podcast's ability to make complex topics accessible and relevant to both professionals and those simply curious about digital health.

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Drugs, sex and aged care – AI is everywhere
Q: Chris, can I ask you about that? Because we see it all the time where people who are trained in medicine decide to have an interest in health informatics and digital health. Do you think that that's going to change?
I think we should focus on the problems that need to be solved and it's all about leveraging evidence-based principles in the context of AI.
Daniel McCabe Part 2: Consumers want access to their health information and Daniel McCabe wants to make it happen
Q: How do you ensure industry is engaged in the development of these standards?
We work closely with industry through forums and create a community for collaboration in developing our future direction.
Daniel McCabe Part 2: Consumers want access to their health information and Daniel McCabe wants to make it happen
Q: What do you think's needed to overcome the biggest obstacles you're facing?
We need to maintain social license and confidence in the security of health information as we move towards greater integration of health data.
The Ouroboros Effect: How AI Threatens Human Intellect. Guest: Prof Blackford Middleton
Q: How can we detect early signs of model collapse?
We need to have some reliable performance metrics in place to evaluate the outputs of generative AI tools, including face validity and bias assessment.
The Ouroboros Effect: How AI Threatens Human Intellect. Guest: Prof Blackford Middleton
Q: What is model collapse?
Model collapse is a situation where AI performance degrades when trained on its own output or synthetic data, leading to less reliable and more faulty models.

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The podcast offers insightful discussions on the evolving landscape of digital health and the various technological advancements shaping the industry. With a focus on telehealth, artificial intelligence, and the integration of digital solutions in healthcare, the hosts engage with leading experts and practitioners, providing listeners with both knowledge and unique perspectives on relevant and dynamic issues. The content is particularly relevant for professionals in the healthcare sector, technology enthusiasts, and anyone interested in how innovations are transforming health delivery and patient-care practices.

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PULSE launched 2 years ago and published 43 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on PULSE include:

1. Bernard Salt
2. Dr. Jillian Tomlinson
3. Janette Hughes
4. Dr. Karen DeSalvo
5. Tina Purnat
6. Dr. Alain Labrique
7. Mark Brommeyer
8. Blackford Middleton

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