Digital Healthcare Day 2 (Free-to-attend)

Exploring the Brave New World of Human-Centric Digital Healthcare: Embracing Global Excellence and Local Ingenuity from AI Allies to Cutting-Edge Care 

9:50 am - 10:00 am Opening Remarks from the Digital Healthcare Stage Chair

Melanie Hay - Director, Xavier Pacific Health
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Melanie Hay

Director
Xavier Pacific Health

10:00 am - 10:30 am OPENING KEYNOTE | Australiaโ€™s National Digital Health Strategy Update

Dr Sharon Hakkennes - Chief Digital Health Officer, Victorian Department of Health

Australiaโ€™s National Digital Health Strategy Update 

  • Advancing Interoperability and Connectivity: For seamless healthcare connections nationwide. 
  • Empowering Healthcare Providers: For personalised care and efficient workflows. 
  • Community Engagement and Education: Digital health literacy to empower and engage the public.  
  • Empowering Australians: For better health management in the Digital Age. 
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Dr Sharon Hakkennes

Chief Digital Health Officer
Victorian Department of Health

Securing the Future of Digital Health: Ensuring Cybersecurity and Reducing Digital Inequity in the Age of AI 

  • Closing the Gap: Strategies for Reducing Digital Inequity and Ensuring Equitable Access to Digital Solutions 
  • Building Trust: Establishing Robust Data Governance Frameworks for Digital Healthcare Initiatives 
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Safeguarding Patient Data and Infrastructure Against Emerging Threats 
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Dr. Zivit Inbar

Board Director and Chair (People, Culture and Safety Committee)
Rural Northwest Health

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Dr Sharon Hakkennes

Chief Digital Health Officer
Victorian Department of Health

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Dr. John Lambert

Chief Clinical Information Officer
NT Health

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Roshan Daluwakgoda

Chief Information Security Officer
Eastern Health

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Sudeep Saraf

Chief Medical Information Officer
Alfred Health

AI in Healthcare: Long-Term Investment, Implementation and Governance Strategies to Scale and Sustain Innovation 

  • Establishing Regulatory Frameworks: Balancing Innovation with Patient Safety and Data Privacy. 
  • Investment Priorities: Identifying Key Areas for Strategic Allocation of Funds in AI Healthcare Solutions. 
  • Building Ethical Guidelines: Ensuring Responsible AI Integration and Decision-Making in Healthcare Practices. 
  • Developing Interoperable Systems: Overcoming Fragmentation Challenges for Seamless Integration of AI Technologies. 
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Lily Liu

Divisional Director, Digital Health
Western Health

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Grace Lethlean

Chief Product & Partnerships Officer
ANDHealth

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Mohneesh Mahajan

Director, Digital Health Infrastructure
Grampians Health

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Vinayak Smith

Head of New Ventures
Virtus Health

11:50 am - 12:10 pm Thought Leadership Session

12:10 pm - 12:40 pm Networking Break

Closing the Healthcare Gap: Digital Solutions for Rural and Metro Communities 

  • Community Engagement Strategies: Fostering trust and participation in healthcare initiatives through digital platforms. 
  • Digital Health Revolution: Enhancing accessibility to medical expertise and resources regardless of geographical location. 
  • Innovation Adoption Challenges: Overcoming barriers and promoting acceptance of digital solutions within diverse healthcare settings.  
  • Addressing Workforce Challenges: Supporting staff well-being and mitigating clinical burnout through digital tools and resources 
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Vinayak Smith

Head of New Ventures
Virtus Health

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Melanie Trivett

General Manager Primary Healthcare
Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria

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Glenn Pringle

General Manager, Strategy & Growth
IPC Health

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Lily Liu

Divisional Director, Digital Health
Western Health

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Dr. Rajiv Jayasena

Victorian Lead and Group Leader, Health System Analytics
CSIRO Australian e-Health Research Centre

1:20 pm - 1:40 pm CASE STUDY | How ANDHealth Leverages Digital Health Innovation to Drive Better Patient Outcomes and Generate Investment Opportunities

Grace Lethlean - Chief Product & Partnerships Officer, ANDHealth

How ANDHealth Leverages Digital Health Innovation to Drive Better Patient Outcomes and Generate Investment Opportunities 

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Grace Lethlean

Chief Product & Partnerships Officer
ANDHealth

Charting the Pathway to Healthy EMR Integration for Enhanced User Adoption and Improved Workforce Engagement 

  • Fostering Collaborative Learning Environments: Empowering healthcare professionals through comprehensive training programs and ongoing support structures during EMR implementation. 
  • Optimizing Workflow Integration: Streamlining EMR systems to fit seamlessly into existing healthcare workflows, reducing friction and enhancing productivity. 
  • Cultivating User-Centric Design: Prioritizing intuitive interface design and user feedback to ensure EMR platforms are user-friendly and enhance overall user satisfaction. 
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Melanie Hay

Director
Xavier Pacific Health

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Barbara Lennon

Deputy Chief Nursing & Midwifery Informatics Officer
Western Health

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Wendy Sutton

Director Clinical Information Systems | Digital Health (DHSA)
SA Health

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Tom Synnott

Digital Technology Lead
Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN

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Claire Holt

Technical Health Information Manager
Austin Health

2:20 pm - 2:50 pm Networking Break

2:50 pm - 3:10 pm CASE STUDY | Hammering Home Mental Health with the Chop Out Convos App: An Award-Winning Addition to Tradies' Digital Toolkit

Elise De Losa - Innovation Lead, IPC Health

Hammering Home Mental Health with the Chop Out Convos App: An Award-Winning Addition to Tradies' Digital Toolkit 

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Elise De Losa

Innovation Lead
IPC Health

Bringing Digital Twins to Life: Pioneering Personalised Healthcare Solutions from Concept to Reality 

  • Translating Innovation into Practice: Facilitating collaboration between technical and clinical teams to ensure seamless integration of digital twin technology into patient care pathways. 
  • Empowering Patient-Centric Care: Harnessing the potential of digital twins to personalize treatment plans and empower patients in their healthcare journey. 
  • Navigating Implementation Challenges: Addressing logistical and organizational barriers to successfully deploy digital twin solutions in diverse healthcare settings. 
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Melanie Hay

Director
Xavier Pacific Health

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Dr. Sankalp Khanna

Research Team Leader - Health Intelligence
CSIRO Australian e-Health Research Centre

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Prof. Nilmini Wickramasinghe

Professor and Optus Chair Digital Health
La Trobe University

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Hayden Fisher

Director, Digital Health Applications
Peninsula Health

3:50 pm - 4:00 pm Closing Remarks from the Digital Healthcare Stage Chair

Melanie Hay - Director, Xavier Pacific Health
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Melanie Hay

Director
Xavier Pacific Health