In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Dr. Mina Baumgarten, Head of Business Process and Care Innovation at Vivantes, Dr Dennis Rausch, Chief Medical Officer at Dedalus, and Vinod Seetharaman, CMIO for ANZ at Dedalus.

The conversation examines the challenges and strategies involved in large-scale digital health transformations, highlighting the long-standing partnership between Vivantes and Dedalus.

It also explores the implementation of electronic medical records, the shift from traditional vendor relationships to collaborative transformation partnerships, and how lessons from Europe can inform Australia’s digital health journey.

The discussion provides insights into interoperability, digital maturity, workflow optimisation, and the use of AI to support clinicians.

It highlights real-world examples of successes and challenges, demonstrating approaches to building sustainable, adaptable, and effective digital health systems.

Key Takeaways

🚀 Digital transformation relies on strategic, collaborative partnerships rather than basic buyer-vendor relationships.

🏥 Unifying multiple hospital sites under one digital system boosts scalability and efficiency.

🧩 True interoperability requires integrating numerous IT platforms to support complex care environments.

🤖 AI and automation are being used for clinical decision support, monitoring, and enhancing patient safety.

📊 Rigorous evaluation of digital and AI solutions is essential, prioritising real-world demand, measurable benefits, and strategic alignment.

Timestamps

00:00 — Introduction

01:17 — Vivantes health system overview

04:40 — Dedalus' long-term partnership history

09:06 — Key elements of digital infrastructure

17:53 — Interoperability challenges in Australia

20:48 — AI and automation use cases

25:17 — Innovation implementation standards

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