Message from the CEO: The experience counts All clinicians and healthcare professionals share something in common with their patients - navigating the health system can be a tough slog. High on the list for HISAs newest Community of Practice, the UX Network, is raising awareness about this wicked problem improving the clinician and patient user experience across healthcare settings with all the challenges that presents. When clinicians get involved in co-designing systems, we are on the right path for a great healthcare experience. Led by UX guru Chris Bain and joined by Matiu Bush, Dr Louise Teo, Bernard Schokman, Dr Anne Miller and Pamela Scicluna, the UX Network is certain to bring a new perspective to digital health implementation. » READ MORE
Be a paper reviewer for HIC 2017! Papers submitted by potential speakers are a vital part of the HIC program and require the careful attention of our valued reviewers. Reviewers need to be available from 3 24 April. Contact us by 11 March if you can help.
UX Network launched Read about HISAs newest Community of Practice, the UX Network, focused on the experience of end-users: Patients, carers and healthcare consumers interacting with IT systems and the ways to make it more beneficial for everyone involved.
EOI: New leadership grants Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) has a national initiative to support the development of female leaders across Australias health sector. Find out more and register your interest by 30 March.
Digital Health trends show the power of people Uber recently used its ecosystem to push disruption into the health sector by offering on-demand delivery of flu shots with registered self-drive nurses. Neither hospitals nor major pharmacy chains in the US would have ever previously seen Uber as a competitor. Read the top five digital health trends here!
Members look out for your renewal notices! Membership is due by 30 March. Its going to be another great year to be a HISA member with some new services to be launched, such as the online library. New members can also join now.
After a great session with NSW Branch last month, talking future strategy and identifying members interest areas, HISA is on the road in March with three more: Brisbane 27 March, Melbourne 29 March and Hobart 30 March. Come and hear about our growth trajectory and get involved!
Bendigo Health new hospital tour Visit the new Bendigo Health hospital on 22 March and see firsthand the technology leading to a fully digital hospital. The event starts at 5pm with two guided tours, please register early here.
Innovation in medical devices In Melbourne on Wednesday 15 March look out for the 5th annual BioMelbourne Network Devices + Diagnostics Lab. This years theme is Implantable Medical Technology.
Smarter homes for healthy ageing Tomorrow in Brisbane (8 March): Digital health advances, from robotics and automation to 3D printing, are going to play an increasingly important role in modern healthcare delivery.
Tasmania networking drinks Meet and mingle with your fellow e-health professionals in Hobart or Launceston, March 16. Free networking, everyone welcome. RSVP and location details here.
*WEBINAR* - Aspects of telehealth [21 March] Join us online to hear from A/Prof Alexandra Martiniuk at the University of Sydney - a leader in research to improve health services to the most difficult settings. Reserve your (virtual) seat now!
Meet our national and international speakers check out the ATC 2017 program.
Offer: Hospitals and healthcare organisations who register three delegates will receive a 50% discount on the third registration.
