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Talking HealthTech

Talking HealthTech
Digital Health
Healthcare Innovation
Artificial Intelligence
Healthcare Technology
Telehealth
Healthcare
AI In Healthcare
Interoperability
Australia
Patient Care
Patient Experience
Patient Engagement
Health Technology
Patient Outcomes
Digital Health Solutions
Aged Care
Digital Health Festival
Health Equity
Patient Flow
Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare

Conversations with clinicians, vendors, policy makers and decision makers to promote innovation and collaboration for better healthcare enabled by technology. Learn about digital health, medical devices, medtech, biotech, health informatics, life sciences, aged care, disability, commercialisation, startups and so much more.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, recorded live at HIMSS26, Peter Birch sits down with Troy Kennedy, AVP of Client Partner Technology at Solventum, to explore the evolving role of clinical coding and the growing impact of AI in healthcare.

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Sean Walker, CTO of Alcidion, about the role of AI in healthcare software development, the architecture behind Alcidion’s Miya Precision platform, and how thoughtful AI adoption is helpin... more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Dr Max Mollenkopf is joined by Dr Tom Kelly to unpack the evolution of Heidi, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool, from its early experimentation in general practice to its growing presence across health s... more

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Kate Ebrill, Grahame Grieve, Dr Chris Moy, Dr John Lambert, Sandra Cook, Dr Jill Freyne, Professor Brett Sutton, and Professor Mark Braunstein about data standards, information exchange, ... more

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Recent Guests

Troy Kennedy
VP of Client Partner Technology at Solventum
Solventum
Episode: 602 - AI and Clinical Coding in Action: Improving Patient Outcomes with Insights from HIMSS26
Sean Walker
CTO for Alcidion
Alcidion
Episode: 601 - How Artificial Intelligence Is Influencing the Way Healthcare Software Is Built
Thomas Kelly
Co-founder of Heidi Health
Heidi Health
Episode: 600 - Clinical Evidence at Your Fingertips: AI, Scribes, and the Future of Medical Documentation
David Hanson
CEO and Research Director for the Australian eHealth Research Centre
CSIRO
Episode: 599 - Driving Collaboration in Healthcare: Community and Industry Insights at Sparked Hobart
Grahame Grieve
HL7 FHIR Product Director and the father of FHIR
HL7/FHIR
Episode: 599 - Driving Collaboration in Healthcare: Community and Industry Insights at Sparked Hobart
Dr Chris Moy
GP and Sparked Clinical Design Group co-lead
Sparked
Episode: 599 - Driving Collaboration in Healthcare: Community and Industry Insights at Sparked Hobart
Dr John Lambert
Chief Clinical Information Officer for the Department of Health Tasmania
Tasmanian Department of Health
Episode: 599 - Driving Collaboration in Healthcare: Community and Industry Insights at Sparked Hobart
Sandra Cook
Branch Manager for Connected Care
Australian Digital Health Agency
Episode: 599 - Driving Collaboration in Healthcare: Community and Industry Insights at Sparked Hobart
Jill Freyne
Industry lead for health at Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Episode: 599 - Driving Collaboration in Healthcare: Community and Industry Insights at Sparked Hobart

Host

Peter Birch
Host of Talking HealthTech, focused on health technology, digital health, and policy-driven innovation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Unsurpassed industry insights

    If you’re going to work in health tech, the people you hear here will be coworkers, collaborators or competitors. In an industry that increasingly relies on connectivity, this podcast helps join the dots and is always time well spent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZiggyKitten
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great poddy!

    Great topics for those working or interested in health tech space. Peter is an engaging speaker/interviewer as well which makes for a great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJ-1111
    Australia4 years ago
  • Don’t miss!

    It’s obvious Peter Birch puts extraordinary effort into every single episode of Talking HealthTech. But what makes this show a true standout is the quality of the guests, stories, and tactics. Guests truly care about being a positive force in the health tech space, and shares insights that only a true practitioner can unearth. Don't miss it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adarcus
    United States4 years ago
  • Absolutely brilliant

    This podcast is professional, relevant, and very informative. It offers much needed contents and event coverage in health-tech space. The interviews are very well designed and topics are comprehensive.

    Thank you, Peter for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pari_Jafari
    Australia4 years ago
  • Awesome!!!

    Best thing in healthtech since sliced bread 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PG_IM
    Australia4 years ago

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Thoughtful conversations with practical takeaways for health tech buyers.
High-quality guests provide real-world implementation insights, not just hype.
Well-produced and timely discussions across digital health, AI, and health systems.
Regular guests from both clinical and vendor sides reinforce credibility and usefulness.
Hosts bring clear expertise and enable candid industry reflections.

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#188
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Apple Podcasts
#95
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#241
New Zealand/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#245
Singapore/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

602 - AI and Clinical Coding in Action: Improving Patient Outcomes with Insights from HIMSS26
Q: What practical steps should Australian health systems take when implementing these tools?
Leverage regulatory alignment and cloud-security considerations validated by experience in other markets; proceed with careful regulatory mapping, data governance, and selector criteria for AI solutions that fit local healthcare funding and operational needs.
602 - AI and Clinical Coding in Action: Improving Patient Outcomes with Insights from HIMSS26
Q: What should health systems consider when adopting AI tools for coding and CDI?
Focus on finding partners who truly understand the problem, have a track record with AI, and can enforce governance and privacy controls; the right mix of tools (large and small language models, machine learning) should be chosen to fit the specific workflow and maintainability in a changing landscape.
602 - AI and Clinical Coding in Action: Improving Patient Outcomes with Insights from HIMSS26
Q: Tell me about the evolution of clinical coding and how technology has changed it over time.
Troy explains that coding started as a way to translate clinical information into standardized codes, with technology gradually enabling more accurate coding, including past experiments like a System 36 in a Winnebago to demonstrate automated coding capabilities; today, AI and machine learning are being integrated, but require solid clinical context and governance to ensure accuracy.
601 - How Artificial Intelligence Is Influencing the Way Healthcare Software Is Built
Q: Tell me a bit more about that, why pursue certification for the concept detection components and the route of getting it certified in Australia and the UK?
Sean explains that certifying parts of the software as medical devices helps ensure reliability and creates a foundation for codified data, which in turn enables more robust algorithms and clinician trust. Certification is pursued to legitimize the technology within clinical workflows and to support better patient outcomes alongside financial considerations for health boards.
597 - General Practice in Transition: AI, Technology Adoption and Clinic Operations
Q: What role does Medicare and the perception of cost play in running a sustainable GP clinic in Australia?
Casey details the reality that Medicare rebates do not cover all costs, leading to narrow margins and a push toward mixed models (bulk billing vs private pay) and tiered clinics, with AI as a potential enabler of efficiency.

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This show centers on health technology and digital health, featuring practical discussions with clinicians, vendors, policy makers, and decision makers about how tech can transform care delivery. Episodes frequently cover AI in healthcare, data governance, clinical pathways, interoperability, and the real-world adoption and governance challenges of new platforms. A notable strength is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from clinicians to enterprise tech leaders and researchers—providing actionable insights for practitioners, vendors, and health systems exploring innovation, scale, and responsible implementation.

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Recent guests on Talking HealthTech include:

1. Troy Kennedy
2. Sean Walker
3. Thomas Kelly
4. David Hanson
5. Grahame Grieve
6. Dr Chris Moy
7. Dr John Lambert
8. Sandra Cook

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