The Ultimate Guide to Health Technologies
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Health Technologies (HealthTech).
What to know about Health Technologies
HealthTech explores the dynamic intersection of technology and healthcare, where innovations are reshaping how medical services are delivered, managed, and experienced. From advancements in AI and wearable devices to breakthroughs in telehealth and digital patient care, this field is rapidly evolving to tackle contemporary challenges across health systems.
Our latest stories delve into diverse facets of HealthTech, highlighting collaborations that enhance digital respiratory care, new AI-driven tools addressing healthcare staffing shortages, and the expansion of secure, integrated health data platforms. Personalised health applications, cybersecurity in medical devices, and emerging telehealth solutions demonstrate the ongoing commitment to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Readers interested in the future of healthcare technology will find insightful analyses of market trends, security concerns amid growing digital transformation, and innovations designed to support clinicians and patients alike. By following HealthTech developments, one can gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges driving this dynamic sector forward.
Australian Health Technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Australian clinicians use AI to cut paperwork load
Paperwork is driving rapid adoption, with most Australian clinicians using AI daily and many doing so without formal guidance.
With AI having entered the consultation room, governance matters more than ever
AI tools are already being used in Australian clinics, but weak oversight could turn helpful alerts into avoidable patient harm.
Australia's sportstech sector grows to AUD $7.11 billion
The sector's 16% annual growth is being driven by a handful of larger operators, even as startups struggle to win early domestic customers.
Zip finds Australians use AI to guide shopping choices
Nearly half of Zip's Australian customers now use AI to compare and research purchases, but most still want to make the final call themselves.
CSIRO-built tech is powering a new era of telehealth psychiatry in Australia
People in rural Australia can now reach specialist anxiety care sooner, with secure video consultations replacing long trips and clinic waits.
Australian healthcare providers urged to register SMS IDs
Patients could miss vital appointment and medication texts if healthcare providers fail to register before messages are labelled “Unverified”.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Health Technologies
Featured News
Human jobs are safe - but AI influence on healthcare growing
AI is helping hospitals cut scan times, clear backlogs and spot disease earlier, while doctors still keep final say over treatment.
Telstra Health Corus empowers patient centred data flow
Patients could soon avoid repeating their medical history as Telstra Health's Corus links records across care settings and supports real-time sharing.
AI use in life sciences focused on augmentation - for now
AI in life sciences is boosting workflows rather than replacing scientists, as firms navigate regulation, data risks and uneven adoption across markets.
TeamViewer utilising AI to cut costly digital friction
A survey of 4,000 workers found digital friction is fuelling burnout, tears and staff turnover as TeamViewer automates routine IT tasks.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Networks take the wheel as AI moves from hype to reality
With AI having entered the consultation room, governance matters more than ever
CSIRO-built tech is powering a new era of telehealth psychiatry in Australia
The tech behind the wellness boom: how LED science became a business category
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
From fragmented records to connected care: Building an AI‑ready health system
What is next in infusion therapy? Four key trends and innovations catalyzing the industry in 2026
Inside the machine: How cryotherapy chambers are bringing biohacking to the mainstream
How technology is reinventing the locum doctor in Australia
Aged care providers urged to boost feedback loops
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Human jobs are safe - but AI influence on healthcare growing
Telstra Health Corus empowers patient centred data flow
AI use in life sciences focused on augmentation - for now
TeamViewer utilising AI to cut costly digital friction
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Recent Health Technologies News
TP opens Bali hub to cut Australian referral delays
Australian patients could reach specialists far faster as TP's Bali hub cuts referral waits from days to minutes for providers under pressure.
Bon Charge launches month-long sale on wellness tech
Younger Australians are driving demand for wellness devices as the Sydney brand offers 30% off in a one-day flash sale and 25% for a month.
Canopy Clinical Research picks Clinrol for recruitment
Recruitment delays at Canopy's sites could ease as a dedicated platform is set to cut missed follow-ups and lift enrolment rates.
The tech behind the wellness boom: how LED science became a business category
Expensive recovery studios are turning red light therapy into a mainstream wellness service, as cheap LEDs reshape the market.
Cicada names 23 startups for Tech23 deep tech cohort
Applications jumped 57 per cent as the deep tech incubator backed ventures in AI, health and energy amid doubts over support for scale-up.
Elsevier adds StudyFinder AI to ClinicalKey Student
Medical students in the UK, Australia and New Zealand will now get AI search with citations, as publishers try to curb unverified answers.
Ovum raises AUD $4 million to expand women's health app
Backers are betting on a bigger market for female health data as the Melbourne startup's user base and research dataset grow.
IAG backs Sonder to widen crisis support for customers
The insurer will use Sonder's round-the-clock mental health, medical and safety service to help customers during severe weather and major incidents.
Five Faces Appoints Richard Alcock AO as Board Chair
The move adds senior health-system governance as the Brisbane software group scales digital patient-journey tools across Australia and overseas.
Scaleup launches AUD $25m fourth media-for-equity fund
Australian consumer startups can now tap fresh advertising stock instead of cash, as Scaleup Mediafund deploys its fourth AUD $25 million vehicle.
Monash Health trials Heidi AI translation in hospitals
Patients speaking other languages could get faster support as Monash Health tests AI translation across its hospitals and clinics.
Australian healthcare AI adoption slowed by maturity gaps
Most Australian healthcare providers are stuck in pilot mode as weak data, governance and operating models limit wider AI rollout.
Australia has two-year window to build AI champions
Global rivals could capture most of the value from local AI start-ups unless investors and customers act fast, King River Capital warns.
Tego warns of AI monoculture risk in healthcare insurance
Existing medical malpractice and cyber policies may leave hospitals exposed as AI-related claims rise and liabilities spread across vendors.
Mercy Health picks HPE to upgrade aged care networks
More than 2,600 residents stand to gain steadier Wi-Fi as the provider replaces ageing systems across over 40 Australian sites.
ANDHealth gives AUD $9 million as capital squeeze bites
Tighter funding conditions are forcing many digital health firms to raise capital just to survive, with staff cuts and delayed expansion already spreading.
Telstra Health launches Corus to connect care data
Disconnected systems are leaving clinicians without the full picture, as Telstra Health rolls out a platform meant to move care data securely between services.
Australia launches intermediate digital health safety course
Australia's digital health workforce gets an intermediate clinical safety eLearning course, after an introductory programme drew more than 1,700 participants.
1800MEDICARE app downloads pass 1 million in Australia
Australian Digital Health Agency says 1800MEDICARE app downloads top 1 million as broader My Health Record access and alerts are set to expand.
Ranlytics adds P25 monitoring to KALLO network tester
Operators can now track public safety radio faults alongside cellular coverage as Ranlytics expands KALLO into continuous P25 monitoring.
Job Moves
Five Faces Appoints Richard Alcock AO as Board Chair
Liza Noonan named Chief Executive Officer at Cicada Innovations
Nirmal Sanganee to Lead Healthcare Sales Expansion for inTechnology
Healthengine appoints David Watson as new Chief Commercial Officer
NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as new AI Lead
Endava accelerates Australian growth with key acquisitions
Elaine Stead joins Australian fund Main Sequence for deep tech investments
Optic Security Group expands in Western Australia with new Perth office
Claudine Beltrami heads Verizon's Federal Government business
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