Updates from across the digital health ecosystem
Dean Rutherford has been appointed to the role of Deputy Director-General, Evidence Research and Innovation | Te Pou Whakamārama on a permanent basis. The position of Deputy Director-General Evidence, Research and Innovation has been an interim role since 1 July 2022, with Dean seconded into this position on an interim basis. He will continue to lead the delivery of excellent … Read More
PRESS RELEASE Auckland, New Zealand – Thursday 9th November 2023 MEG and Blue Mirror Forge New Frontier in Infection Control with AI-Driven PPE Training Compliance Software MEG, a leader in healthcare quality and patient safety software, announces a groundbreaking partnership with Blue Mirror, the creator of innovative AI virtual mirror technology. This collaboration brings to market a first-of-its-kind solution designed to … Read More
Māori Specific Digital Support for Gambling Harm Services Request of Interest (ROI) – Māori Health Authority – Te Aka Whai Ora Open Date: Friday, 3 November 2023, 5:30 PM Close Date: Sunday, 26 November 2023, 11:30 PM Te Aka Whai Ora are inviting a suitably qualified Hauora Māori partner or collaborative of partners to develop a new and innovative digital/virtual service … Read More
TUANZ became an affiliated member of the Tech Alliance earlier this year and as a member they provide a FREE programme, FLINT (Future Leaders in Tech), designed for those in the early stages of their career interested in digital technologies. FLINT provides the opportunity to network, learn and grow to succeed in the world of digital technology through regular events, webinars, … Read More
Source: Australian Ageing Agenda A research project led by the aged care sector’s technology peak body has identified high rates of data duplication, the need for standardised terminology and almost 300 unique clinical software vendors in residential aged care. The report Residential Aged Care Use of Clinical Care Systems produced by the Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council in collaboration with the … Read More
Executive director Anil Thapliyal attended the Mental Health Conference organized by eMHIC member organization, the Institute of Mental Health Singapore. The theme for this highly engaging event was “Co-Creating Our Mental Health Ecosystem,” which highlighted the importance of collaboration for positive population-wide mental health outcomes. The event aligned with eMHIC’s firm stance on the importance of collaboration between local and … Read More
Eight top health experts have been appointed to lead Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora’s first National Clinical Networks, being established to reduce variations in access to health services and deliver more consistent health outcomes for New Zealanders, the agencies announced today. The appointment of co-leads for the Stroke, Trauma, Cardiac and Renal National Clinical Networks marks a … Read More
InterSystems Startup Program now connects a total of 35 startups to the health and care ecosystem AUCKLAND, New Zealand – October 11, 2023 – InterSystems, a creative data technology provider dedicated to helping customers solve the most critical scalability, interoperability and speed problems, welcomed eight new companies to the InterSystems Startup Program, bringing the total number of participants to 35. … Read More
Theatre digital integration solution within the In-patient facility of the New Dunedin Hospital (NDH) Request for information (Market research) – NZ Health Partnerships Limited Open Date: Friday, 27 October 2023 9:00 AM Close Date: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 5:00 PM We need information from experienced suppliers that will contribute to the design and development of a digital integration solution within the … Read More
The AIR programme is happy to confirm the date for cutover to the Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) is 25 November 2023. Attached is a letter confirming the date, outlining what cutover means, what people will need to do and where to find more information about cutover. Read letter here >
By Don Woodlock, Vice President, Healthcare, InterSystems It is a disruptive time in healthcare, with technological advancements driving many changes. Artificial intelligence (AI) holds particular promise in improving the patient and clinician experience, providing decision support, automating and accelerating tasks like clinical documentation, and aiding in planning and predicting organisational and patient futures. As we connect new data sources, the sheer … Read More
Media Release 30 October 2023 The ground-breaking Adeney Private Hospital, a doctor-led venture with Medibank Private in Kew, Victoria, due to be completed in mid-2024, has announced it will be the first hospital in the Asia-Pacific region to implement the full suite of MEG Quality Management Systems for patient care. The MEG system allows nursing and administrative staff to access … Read More