Episode 1 – Falling in Love with the Problem with Peter Birch of Talking HealthTech

In this episode, Sarah Bartholomeusz is joined by Peter Birch, the Director of MetaOptima. Peter has his own podcast on a similar topic called Talking HealthTech. With over 7 years in the Healthcare industry and having also helped create multiple HealthTech platforms Peter can offer insight into what it means to be a future focused health expert, and how to make health care accessible for everyone. In this episode we cover: Why Peter started his own podcast called Talking HealthTech; What legal and ethical issues Peter sees time and time again in HealthTech; How HealthTech can make healthcare more universally accessible; diving into how technology is not always an enabler and can sometimes be an inhibitor; And much more! Check out the full episode. FOOD FOR THOUGHT “Being accessible is not just a tick box thing, but it’s really understanding who you are trying to improve access for.” Fall in love with the problem. FOLLOW US Our Website  https://youlegal.com.au/ FB Page – You Legal  https://www.facebook.com/Youlegal/ FB Group – You Legal for Doctors https://www.facebook.com/groups/youlegalfordoctors FB Page – Hacking Health https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094348917261 LinkedIn – Sarah Bartholomeusz https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbartholomeusz/ LinkedIn – You Legal  https://www.linkedin.com/company/you-legal/ GUEST INFO  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterbirch84/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/metaoptima-technology-inc-/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkinghealthtech/ ABOUT THE HOST Sarah Bartholomeusz, the Principal of the award-winning commercial law firm You Legal, leads the Hacking Health podcast. With expertise in both business and governance, Sarah has authored three books on governance, delivered a TEDx talk, and hosts the successful podcast 'Accountants on Purpose.' Additionally, Sarah serves as a National Facilitator for the Australian Institute of Directors Company Director's Course. Beyond her professional endeavours, Sarah is the Chair of the Catalyst Foundation Inc. and a Director of Shine SA—two charitable and inclusive organizations that provide information and support to the wider community. She also co-chairs the 40 Under 40 Solstice Media 40 Under 40 Alumni Committee and volunteers as a Member Leader within the global non-profit, the Entrepreneur's Organisation.   #hackinghealth #youlegal #goddessofgovernance #sarahbartholomeusz #podcast #peterbirch #talkinghealthtech #metaoptima #onair #spotify #stitcher #applepodcasts #itunes #business #medtech #healthtech #entrepreneur #share #instudio #showtime #podbooth #motivation #podcastlife #listen #subscribe