642 - Data, Interoperability, and AI: Key HealthTech Trends in Asia-Pacific

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Sergei Shutov, Don Woodlock, Dr Tullawat Pacharapha, Dr Apichai Chaiyaroj and Dr Trent Dean to discuss hospital digital transformation, regional innovation, interoperability and AI integration in healthcare across Asia-Pacific.

The episode, recorded live during InterSystems Asia READY 2026 in Bangkok, provides a snapshot of conversations with healthcare executives and technology partners on their strategies for modernisation, collaborative approaches, and the challenges and opportunities unique to the region.

Their discussion includes the role of integration in building a strong digital foundation, the importance of bringing clinicians into the design of new systems, and the rise of AI scribes and ambient documentation.

The guests also discuss the promise of the FHIR standard for data interoperability, the gradual journey of building trust in AI, and the need to keep patient experience, privacy and safety at the centre of every decision.

They also share how hospitals in Australia and Asia are approaching the shift from reactive to proactive, preventive care.

Key Takeaways

🦾 AI adoption is being driven aggressively in Asia-Pacific, with both operational and clinical opportunities emerging

🌏 Hospitals in the region can leapfrog legacy issues by moving directly from paper to advanced digital platforms

🔗 Integration and interoperability remain fundamental challenges; Data lakes and FHIR standards are critical focus areas

🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Partnerships and collaborative ecosystems between vendors, clinicians, and IT leaders are essential for successful transformation

⏳ Clinician and patient perspectives on digital change need continuous engagement, co-design, and focus on trust

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

00:41 – Sergei Shutov, Managing Director, Banksia Global

07:06 – Don Woodlock, President, InterSystems

16:49 – Dr Trent Dean, CEO, Gateway Health

25:33 – Dr Tullawat Pacharapha, COO, Vejthani International Hospital, Thailand

29:05 – Dr Apichai Chaiyaroj, Assistant Hospital Director, BNH Hospital, Thailand

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