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Telstra Health & Consultmed integrate eReferrals for GPs
Digital Transformation

Telstra Health & Consultmed integrate eReferrals for GPs

Telstra Health and Consultmed have integrated eReferrals into MedicalDirector Clinical, allowing GPs to send and track digital referrals seamlessly within their workflow.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Nirmal Sanganee to Lead Healthcare Sales Expansion for inTechnology
Digital Transformation

Nirmal Sanganee to Lead Healthcare Sales Expansion for inTechnology

inTechnology appoints Nirmal Sanganee as Healthcare Sales Manager to drive Spok solutions and enhance clinical communication across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction
EduTech

Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction

A report by Ember Advisors reveals that 76% of nbn users experienced improved life satisfaction in FY24, with significant benefits in employment and education.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event
Smart Cities

Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event

A pioneering private 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast withstood cyclone Alfred's fury, ensuring vital connectivity while major providers faltered.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Quarter of Australian hospitals lack strong cyber measures
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Quarter of Australian hospitals lack strong cyber measures

A recent report reveals that nearly 23% of Australia's top hospitals lack basic cybersecurity measures, putting patients at risk of email fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Telehealth stories

DeepHealth gains FDA approval for remote scanning in ultrasound
Health Technologies

DeepHealth gains FDA approval for remote scanning in ultrasound

DeepHealth secures FDA clearance for TechLive, a remote scanning system now supporting ultrasound, enhancing efficiency amid rising radiology workloads.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Teradata launches MCP Server for trustworthy enterprise AI
Data Analytics

Teradata launches MCP Server for trustworthy enterprise AI

Teradata launches its open-source MCP Server to boost trusted, context-aware AI agents for efficient enterprise data analysis and management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Teradata launches MCP Server to boost AI in enterprise data
Data Analytics

Teradata launches MCP Server to boost AI in enterprise data

Teradata unveils the open-source MCP Server to enhance AI-driven querying and analysis of enterprise data, starting with the healthcare sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Legacy IT hampers rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare
Digital Transformation

Legacy IT hampers rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare

Legacy IT systems hinder rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare, with 99% reliant on outdated tech despite AI use rising from 70% to 93% in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Huma launches AI tool to automate clinical note-taking
Generative AI

Huma launches AI tool to automate clinical note-taking

Huma has launched Hi Scribe, an AI tool automating clinical note-taking and billing, now used in 870 practices serving 10 million patients globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Cybersecurity threats in healthcare sector risk patient safety
Ransomware

Cybersecurity threats in healthcare sector risk patient safety

Trustwave warns that the increasing digitalisation of healthcare exposes critical vulnerabilities that could threaten patient lives, as detailed in new reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Telehealth stories

Google extends ad certification to UK telemedicine providers
Payment Technologies

Google extends ad certification to UK telemedicine providers

Google now requires UK telemedicine providers to obtain LegitScript certification before advertising telehealth services on its platforms, enhancing patient safety.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Chatmeter unveils AI platform for safer, smarter patient feedback
Digital Transformation

Chatmeter unveils AI platform for safer, smarter patient feedback

Chatmeter launches Pulse Ai: Signals, an AI platform to help healthcare providers manage online patient feedback, ensure HIPAA compliance and enhance safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
AI use surges in UK healthcare as data security concerns mount
Data Protection

AI use surges in UK healthcare as data security concerns mount

AI use in UK healthcare has soared to 94% in 2025, despite rising data breaches and declining focus on data security among IT professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Canadian healthcare leads in AI despite outdated IT systems
Mobile Device Management

Canadian healthcare leads in AI despite outdated IT systems

Canada's healthcare sector leads in AI use for patient care but struggles with outdated IT systems, causing security risks and operational downtime.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
AI tech aims to reduce New Zealand's healthcare waits
Artificial Intelligence

AI tech aims to reduce New Zealand's healthcare waits

New Zealand's healthcare sector welcomes AI innovation from Medow Health, aiming to cut lengthy specialist wait times and enhance patient care.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
AI adoption in healthcare rises to 35% in 2024, says AMA
EduTech

AI adoption in healthcare rises to 35% in 2024, says AMA

New research from the American Medical Association reveals a rise in AI adoption among healthcare professionals, now at 35% in 2024, up from 30% last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025