493 - Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024: Customers & Partners

Peter Birch from Talking HealthTech was in Melbourne, Australia, for the Oracle Health Collaboration Forum 2024, where he had the opportunity to connect with some of the key senior leaders at Oracle Health from Australia and around the world, as well as their customers and partners.In this feature episode of Talking HealthTech, we focus on those conversations with Oracle Health customers and partners, including Raelene Donovan, Acting Chief Clinical Information Officer at eHealth Queensland; Lily Liu, Divisional Director of Digital Health at Western Health; Josh Simmons, Director at Metro South Health; and Ricko Suryadinata and Shelby Jasper, Clinical EMR Analysts at Eastern Health. These discussions delve into the challenges and successes of implementing electronic medical records (EMRs) and digital solutions within diverse health services, providing a comprehensive look at how digital transformation is reshaping healthcare delivery in Australia.Key TakeawaysRaelene Donovan:Discusses the implementation of a unified EMR system across Queensland and the benefits of centralising health records for enhanced clinician efficiency and patient care.Lily Liu:Explores the digital transformation at Western Health, including the expansion of Oracle’s EMR system and the integration of new tools to improve patient care.Josh Simmons:Highlights the importance of extending digital health platforms beyond hospital settings to improve continuity of care and the role of patient portals in empowering patients.Ricko Suryadinata and Shelby Jasper:Share insights on optimising EMR functionality in outpatient settings at Eastern Health and the importance of simplifying workflows and securing clinician buy-in.Timestamps[00:01:10] - Raelene Donovan discusses the EMR rollout in Queensland.[00:08:05] - Lily Liu on digital transformation at Western Health.[00:12:44] - Josh Simmons talks about extending digital health platforms at Metro South Health.[00:17:41] - Ricko Suryadinata and Shelby Jasper share their experience with EMR optimisation at Eastern Health.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet-ups, special offers, and more exclusive content. For more information, visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus. Mentioned in this episode:Sign Up to the Free Talking Healthtech NewsletterSign up to the free Talking HealthTech newsletter for weekly digital health news, events, jobs, partner updates and Pete’s take on what matters across the sector: talkinghealthtech.com/newsletter