Health Podcast Library

342 - Supporting vulnerable communities through technology; Nicole Nixon - Five Faces, Christina Igasto - Western Sydney LHD, and Richard Taggart - Sydney LHD

Apr 10, 2023
42:28

Episode Description

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Making the healthcare needs of the vulnerable a priority with technology.

In this episode, we hear from three seasoned professionals about the potential benefits of technology for solving healthcare problems among the vulnerable. You’ll also learn about who is actually a vulnerable person and how vendors, developers and healthcare providers can go about identifying and supporting their needs.

Richard Taggart at the time of this recording was the CIO at Sydney Local Health District. Christina Igasto is the Chief Digital Health Officer and CIO at Western Sydney Local Health District and Nicole Nixon is the CEO of Five Faces.

Five Faces creates digital experiences for complex patient journeys.

Whether you're a healthcare vendor, developer, clinician or part of a healthcare delivery facility, this episode is for you!

Join us as we discuss the technology-related issues and solutions surrounding those within the vulnerable communities in Australia.

You’ll also learn more about how vulnerable communities influence technology that is rolled out to health districts and how we can future-proof sustainable solutions to care for vulnerable people in the face of emerging and automated technologies.


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