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Covid-19
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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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Welcome to Pulse: Amplify, where we sit down with the leaders and changemakers shaping the future of health.

In this episode Louise and George sit down with Dr Mehmood Khan, CEO of Hevolution Foundation, and Her Royal Highness Princess Dr Haya Bint ... more

This week on Pulse: Hot Topics, Louise and George explore five major developments shaping the future of healthcare.

Microsoft Opens the Lid on How the Public Uses AI for Health — A new Nature Health paper analysing over 617,000 de-identified Copilot... more

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

In this episode Louise and George sit down with Associate Professor Kudzai Kanhutu to explore one of the most profound questions facing hea... more

This week on Pulse: Hot Topics, Louise and George unpack a rapidly shifting healthcare landscape, where AI is no longer theoretical, but already embedded in patient behaviour, clinical risk, and global policy responses. And a big win for the UK’s dig... more

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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: Bringing Joy Back to Medicine, with 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 at WHO and expert in global health digital infrastructures
World Health Organization
Episode: The commoditisation of AI is upon us! & Part 2 of our chat on global 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 known for her expertise in digital health and strong communication skills, focusing on healthcare innovation and delivery.
George Margelis
Co-Host and expert in digital health technology, bringing significant insights into technological advancements and their implications in healthcare.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 66 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
    Australia7 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 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
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Essential listening for keeping up with Australian digital health developments.
The hosts are knowledgeable and the content is always relevant.
Listeners appreciate the synergy between the hosts and the quality of expert guests.
Engaging and clear discussions making complex topics relatable.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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Frequently Asked Questions About PULSE

What is PULSE about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show provides deep insights into global digital health trends and technological advancements within the healthcare sector. Engaging discussions center on pressing topics such as telehealth, digital health innovations, and the implications of artificial intelligence in medical practices. The hosts, known for their expertise, combine personal anecdotes with critical analyses of healthcare systems, ensuring each episode remains relevant and enlightening for those interested in the evolving landscape of health technology. Noteworthy is the show's focus on practical solutions to current challenges in healthcare delivery, as well as the diverse range of expert guests it features, making it a valuable resource for professionals and enthusiast... more

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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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