Challenges in health care delivery have compounded, with clinical staff being exposed to the Omicron COVID variant. Reduced staffing has brought on its challenges to most already-strained state health care systems and the people working in them.
However, over the past 2 years of the pandemic, technology has played an increasing role on the front end for patients and consumers at home and clinicians in the medical setting. Much more is planned in technology that will deliver efficiency, reduce risk and make available new models of care. This has the potential to touch the working lives of all stakeholders and recipients of care.
Australian Health Journal spoke leaders in health care delivery, developing or using technology to further transform healthcare.
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Amanda Cattermole PSM, CEO Australian Digital Health Agency
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Dr Jason King GP, Director of Clinical Services, Gurriny Yealamucka Health
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Steven Flynn, General Manager, Baxter Healthcare Australia and New Zealand
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Grainne O’Loughlin, CEO Karitane
Sharlene Vlahos, Director Education and Development, Karitane
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Zara Lord, CEO and Founder uPaged
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