Wild Health 2024

Connected care: from here to modernity

Tuesday October 22, Collins Square Events Centre, Melbourne

At no time in Australian digital healthcare history has there been a more co-ordinated attempt  from government, healthcare providers and the tech sector to bring about substantive change to the nature of digital connectivity in the country.

This year’s Wild Health Summit will feature the major players from each of government, healthcare providers and the technology sector discussing the major impending changes in play including the challenges we are facing in the light of some very tight timetables from government.

No other event puts the key people in the one room, including major overseas experts with experience in what we are about to attempt, and asks them the questions that will help you better navigate the next few disruptive years.

Program

TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER

Exclusive Pre-Event Breakfast: Can an HIE Deliver Connected Care for Australia? (Invitation only)

Sponsored by Visionflex

7:15am – 8:15am

Exclusive breakfast featuring a discussion with Ryan Mavin (ADHA), Bettina McMahon (Healthdirect), Dr Michael Wright (Avant, and President-Elect, RACGP) , Sarah Barter (Consumer Advocate), and Dr Sharon Hakkennes, (Victorian Department of Health). Moderated by Jeremy Knibbs.


Registration

8:15am – 8:45am


Welcome and Introduction

8:45am – 9:00am


Dr John Halamka, Dwight and Dian Diercks President, Mayo Clinic Platform, and Steven Posnack – Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) US – Keynote + Q&A

9:00am – 9:30am

The role of policy in enabling technology in healthcare particularly web based interoperability and AI.

What Australia can learn from the experience of significantly enabling healthcare interoperability via policy in the US?

  • What’s gone right and wrong in the US experience which is relevant to Australia?
  • What’s the role of platforms and cloud in healthcare delivery going forward?
  • Might AI to change how Australia intends to implement its plans to deliver seamless meaningful data sharing across its system
  • What practically can we use AI for in healthcare now

Jeremy Knibbs in conversation with four experts: how far and how soon can policy on technology take Australia in healthcare system transformation?

9:30am – 10:00am

  • Daniel McCabe, First Assistant Secretary Medicare Benefits and Digital Health at Australian Department of Health
  • Grahame Grieve, Principal Health Intersection, Founder FHIR
  • Professor Wendy Chapman, Associate Dean of Digital Health and Informatics, University of Melbourne
  • Angela Ryan, Lead Healthcare Executive JAPAC, Oracle Health

Breaking down some of the key points from the previous session:

  • What were the key issues for the US in establishing technology standards as the basis for sharing
  • Where is Australia in the journey that the US has already taken
  • Where does Sparked fit into the picture, in particular for vendors
  • What is the likely timetable now for Australia
  • What benchmarks is the government proposing so we can measure progress properly and plan

Case Study TEDx 1: InterSystems

10:00am – 10:10am

A case study from one of our sponsors illustrating new digital health applications in the system.

Presented by Andrew Aho, Regional Director of Data Platforms, InterSystems.


How can the states and hospitals contribute to a new connected care paradigm?

10:10am – 10:40am

What do the people who run hospitals think about an expedited program to connect hospitals better to the rest of the system?

How will states align into federal mandates on connected care technologies?

What changes to the funding paradigm might be needed to align state and federal goals?

Connecting hospitals properly with primary care

  • Dr Suzie Miller, Director of Strategy, Quality, and Technology/Clinical Deputy Director, Victorian Virtual ED
  • Associate Professor Amith Shetty, A/CEO, eHealth NSW
  • Bettina McMahon, CEO, Healthdirect

Moderated by Raj Verma, Principal at Nous.


Case Study TEDx 2: Alcidion

10:40am – 10:50am

A case study from one of our sponsors illustrating new digital health applications in the system.

Presented by Nick White, Chief Marketing Officer, Alcidion.


Morning Tea

10:50am – 11:20am


Latest on sharing by default, e-requesting, Sparked, interoperability standards legislation, a national HIE and other key government initiatives, as it effects both vendors and healthcare providers

11:20am – 11:55pm

  • An up to date look at the major government initiatives on interoperability from the horses mouths
  • Sparked for dummies – why is this program going into so much detail on defining data models?
  • Key benchmarks and timeframes
  • Vendor and provider input and feedback

Speakers:

  • Associate Professor David Rowlands, Chair, HL7 Australia
  • Associate Professor Alam Yoosuff, Vice President, RDA NSW
  • Grahame Grieve, Principal at Health Intersections Pty Ltd, Founder FHIR
  • Farhoud Salimi, Chief Technology Officer, Telstra Health

Moderated by Jeremy Knibbs, Publisher of The Medical Republic and Health Services Daily.


Case Study TEDx 3: My Emergency Doctor/Darling Downs

11:55am – 12:05pm

Overcoming the Postcode Lottery in rural Australia

Virtual emergency and GP services are transforming rural healthcare by ensuring access to senior clinical decision-making, regardless of location. In areas like Darling Downs, Queensland, where workforce shortages and locum reliance are common, these services help keep 80% of patients in their local communities, reducing the need for transfers and easing the burden on referral hospitals. By offering cost-effective, on-demand care, virtual services promote a supportive working environment, enhance local staff retention, and ensure equitable healthcare – bridging the gap in rural Australia.

Presented by Dr Tatiana Lowe, Medical Director at My Emergency Doctor and Dave Pugsley, Acting Executive Director Infrastructure, Darling Downs Health


Can technology enable connected care to deliver one health system? 

12:05pm – 12:35pm

Steps in aligning silos of connected care into a whole of system journey.

  • Hospital in the home
  • Virtual EDs
  • Role of the single digital front door
  • Rural telehealth
  • Connecting primary care to community and hospitals for continuity
  • Doing the funding math on connected care
  • Connected care in policy

Panel:

  • Kate Quirke, Group Managing Director/CEO, Alcidion
  • Dr Suzie Miller, Director of Strategy, Quality, and Technology at Victorian VED
  • Ryan Mavin, Branch Manager Informatics and Standards, Australian Digital Health Agency
  • Robert Read, CEO, Amplar Health

Case Study TEDx 4: Telstra Health

12:35pm – 12:45pm

A case study from one of our sponsors illustrating new digital health applications in the system.

Presented by Rupert Lee, Enterprise Solutions & Growth General Manager at Telstra Health


AI Now

12:45pm – 1:15pm

What AI can be applied to healthcare immediately and safely and where, to increase productivity, efficiency and address workforce issues? Some working examples – radiology, consulting notes, other.

What are the practical limits of generative AI apps in healthcare in Australia?

What constitutes “AI later”? What is the status of AI data models for use major EMRs and as a basis for developing new diagnostic models of care?

Guardrails and frameworks for more complex AI.

Panel:

  • Dr Todd Miller, Medical Director, Healthdirect
  • Dr Michael Wright, CMO, Avant and President-Elect, RACGP
  • Andrew Aho, Regional Director of Data Platforms, InterSystems
  • Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product and Technology Office, Best Practice Software

Lunch

1:15pm – 2:15pm


How do we avoid the scars of HIE mistakes?

2:15pm – 2:50pm

Paul Wilder, an executive director of Commonwell, moderating a panel on Health Information Exchanges.

Speakers:

  • Daniel McCabe, First Assistant Secretary Medicare Benefits and Digital Health at Australian Department of Health
  • Ryan Mavin, Branch Manager Informatics and Standards, Australian Digital Health Agency
  • Kerry Stratton, Global Director, Healthcare Solutions, InterSystems
  • Associate Professor David Rowlands, Chair, HL7 Australia

Moderated by Paul Wilder.

  • How the US model of seamless data exchange works and how that relates to Australia’s current plans for a HIE
  • The pros and cons of a hub and spoke model
  • Innovation in data web based data sharing from a US perspective
  • Lessons for “sharing by default”

Procurement in an age of significant technology disruption and transition

2:50pm – 3:25pm

How we deal with getting new FHIR standards into procurement.

How we deal with large recent procurements (e.g. SPDR) that have already happened without doing that…

How do we align State and Federal procurement strategies to drive a connected care strategy ?

  • Standards in procurement across the states
  • How does procurement contemplate impending new federal regulation and legislation for web based interoperability?
  • Aligning federal and state intentions
  • What role for made in Australia vs the globe
  • Other.

Panel:

  • Matthew Galetto, Founder & CEO, MediRecords
  • Dr John Lambert, CCIO, NT Health
  • Emma Hossack, CEO, Medical Software Industry Association

Moderated by Dr Paul Eleftheriou, Principal and Co-Lead of Digital Health, Nous Group


Case Study TEDx 5: Nous

3:25pm – 3:35pm

Culture, People and Tools: The triad for a sustainable and holistic digital health ecosystem.

In this talk, Paul will cover five key points focused on building a sustainable and holistic digital health system in your organisation. The five areas of focus: importance of positive culture, people (patients and care providers) being at the centre, technology is just a tool, measuring and defining outcomes, and the holistic elements of an ecosystem.

Presented by Dr Paul Eleftheriou, Principal and Co-Lead of Digital Health, Nous Group


Afternoon Tea

3:35pm – 4:05pm


How far and how fast can technology help in solving our ongoing workforce crisis?

4:05pm – 4:35pm

  • Defining the workforce issue within a technology framework
  • Key technologies of promise
  • Existing technologies that are working
  • Limitations

Panel:

  • Dr Emily Kirkpatrick, Managing Director, EKology Health
  • Dr Catherine de Fontenay, Commissioner at Australian Government Productivity Commission
  • Anja Nikolic, CEO, Australasian Institute of Digital Health
  • Joshua Mundey, CEO, Visionflex Group

Moderated by Bettina McMahon, CEO, Healthdirect.


Ask the Experts: Q&A with key speakers from the day

4:35pm – 5:00pm

This is your chance to ask your burning questions that have arisen during the day.

Speakers:

  • Dr Michael Wright, CMO, Avant and President-Elect, RACGP
  • Daniel McCabe, First Assistant Secretary Medicare Benefits and Digital Health at Australian Department of Health
  • Associate Professor Amith Shetty, A/CEO, eHealth NSW
  • Dr Catherine de Fontenay, Commissioner at Australian Government Productivity Commission
  • Elizabeth Koff AM, Managing Director, Telstra Health

Moderated by Jeremy Knibbs.


Wrap

5:00pm

Key points from the day summing up.


Health Services Daily first industry networking event

5:00pm – 7:00pm


Speakers
Rupert Lee

Rupert Lee

Head of Strategic Growth & Government Relations, Telstra Health

Farhoud Salimi

Farhoud Salimi

Chief Technology Officer, Telstra Health

Robert Read

Robert Read

Chief Executive, Amplar Health

Dave Pugsley

Dave Pugsley

Acting Executive Director Infrastructure, Darling Downs Health

Dr Tatiana Lowe

Dr Tatiana Lowe

Medical Director, My Emergency Doctor

Nick White

Nick White

Chief Marketing Officer, Alcidion

Dr Sharon Hakkennes

Dr Sharon Hakkennes

Chief Digital Health Officer, Victorian Department of Health

Anja Nikolic

Anja Nikolic

CEO at Australasian Institute of Digital Health

Joshua Mundey

Joshua Mundey

CEO at Visionflex Group

Paul Eleftheriou

Paul Eleftheriou

Principal and Co-Lead of Digital Health at Nous Group

Dr Catherine de Fontenay

Dr Catherine de Fontenay

Commissioner at Australian Government Productivity Commission

Kerry Stratton

Kerry Stratton

Global Director, Healthcare Solutions, InterSystems

Dr Todd Miller

Dr Todd Miller

Medical Director, Healthdirect Australia

Ryan Mavin

Ryan Mavin

Branch Manager Informatics and Standards, Australian Digital Health Agency

Professor Wendy Chapman

Professor Wendy Chapman

Associate Dean of Digital Health and Informatics, University of Melbourne

Associate Professor Alam Yoosuff

Associate Professor Alam Yoosuff

Vice President, RDA NSW

Simon Cleverley

Simon Cleverley

Assistant Secretary of the Digital Health Branch at DoHAC

Dr Michael Wright

Dr Michael Wright

CMO, Avant and President-Elect, RACGP

Andrew Aho

Andrew Aho

Regional Director, Data Platforms for InterSystems

Tim Blake

Tim Blake

Managing Director, Semantic Consulting

Dr John Halamka

Dr John Halamka

Dwight and Dian Diercks President, Mayo Clinic Platform

Dr Emily Kirkpatrick

Dr Emily Kirkpatrick

Managing Director at EKology Health

Daniel McCabe

Daniel McCabe

First Assistant Secretary - Medicare Benefits and Digital Health, Department of Health and Aged Care

Bettina McMahon

Bettina McMahon

CEO, Healthdirect Australia

Dr Suzanne Miller

Dr Suzanne Miller

Director of Strategy, Quality, and Technology / Clinical Deputy Director, Victorian Virtual Emergency Department

Steven Posnack

Steven Posnack

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, The United States

Kate Quirke

Kate Quirke

Group Managing Director/CEO, Alcidion.

Raj Verma

Raj Verma

Principal, Nous Group

Sarah Barter

Sarah Barter

Consumer Advocate and Board Member at Sydney North Health Network

Matthew Galetto

Matthew Galetto

Founder & CEO of MediRecords

Grahame Grieve

Grahame Grieve

Principal Health Intersections, founder FHIR

Elizabeth Koff AM

Elizabeth Koff AM

Managing Director, Telstra Health

Paul Wilder

Paul Wilder

Executive Director, CommonWell Health Alliance, USA

Danielle Bancroft

Danielle Bancroft

Best Practice Chief Product Officer

Emma Hossack

Emma Hossack

CEO, Medical Software Industry Assoc

Angela Ryan

Angela Ryan

Lead Healthcare Executive JAPAC, Oracle Health

Dr John Lambert

Dr John Lambert

CCIO at NT Health

Program, Content and Panelist Enquiries
Talia Meyerowitz-Katz: talia@medicalrepublic.com.au

Sponsors
Venue

Collins Square Events Centre

Melbourne, Australia, in early morning light. Yarra River, towards Flinders Street Station.

Address

727 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3008

Getting Here

For more parking and transport information, see the venue’s website.

Contact

Registration Enquiries
Talia Meyerowitz-Katz: talia@medicalrepublic.com.au

Program, Content and Panelist Enquiries
Talia Meyerowitz-Katz: talia@medicalrepublic.com.au

Partnership Opportunity Enquiries
Michelle O’Brien: michelle@wildhealth.net.au