The Biggest and Most Influential Healthcare Exhibition In The Southern Hemisphere
19-20 March 2025 | ICC, Sydney
Bettina McMahon
Chief Executive Officer Healthdirect Australia
Healthcare 2040 Day Two: Thursday, 20 March 2025
9:00 AM Opening Remarks from the Chair
9:10 AM Keynote Panel | Shaping the Future of Care: Strategic Priorities for the Healthcare Industry in 2040
- Exploring the role of leadership in driving transformative innovation
- Balancing cost, quality, and accessibility in delivering patient-centric care
- Preparing for the next generation of workforce needs through technology and training
9:50 AM Keynote | The future of the healthcare workforce: Blending human Touch with technological innovation in patient care
- Exploring the ways in which clinician and care roles will evolve over the coming decades as AI and automation reshapes responsibilities and opportunities in healthcare
- Ensuring that technology complements rather than replaces human interactions by integrating advanced technologies into care delivery without sacrificing empathy
- Preparing the workforce with digital skills and continuous training, equipping them to work effectively alongside AI and robotics
- Balancing innovation with human-centered care, envisioning a future where technology enhances patient outcomes while preserving compassionate care
10:10 AM Panel discussion | Expanding Access: Future Strategies for Equitable Healthcare Delivery
- Addressing health literacy and English language barriers to ensure all patients can access and understand their healthcare options
- Enhancing healthcare access for remote and rural areas through telehealth and mobile health services
- Prioritising culturally appropriate and person-centred care for Indigenous communities by ensuring that healthcare systems and providers are aware of and responsive to Indigenous Australians’ cultural needs and experiences
- Innovating approaches to meet diverse accessibility needs, promoting inclusive and equitable healthcare for all communities
11:20 AM Panel discussion | Redefining efficiency and patient flow management by integrating AI in hospital operations
- Examining applications of AI to optimise hospital operations through predictive staffing and resource allocation
- Highlighting the use of AI tools in managing patient flow and reducing waiting times in healthcare facilities
- Enhancing operational efficiency through AI driven predictive maintenance for medical equipment
- Utilising AI-driven insights to improve patient satisfaction and care outcomes
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Bettina.
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