Innovation

Bringing great technology ideas to life in only 48 hours, NAB's hackathons are fast-tracking innovative solutions to the challenges facing health care providers and their patients.

The Internet of Things is set to alter the way we think about health care. David Hansen, CEO of the Australian E-Health Research Centre, gives an insight into the changes to come and what we need to be ready for.

South Australia continues to build its biomed hub credentials with the opening of one of the country’s most contemporary, dedicated early-phase clinical trial facility.

Carolyn Mee of cmee4 Productions discusses her motivations behind Sound Scouts, a hearing test app for school aged children.

A commitment to big data is helping the NSW Ministry of Health not only save costs but save lives, from identifying patterns early to ultimately reducing the number of people who end up in the emergency department.

This Iraqi surgeon came to Australia via a detention centre. See how he’s now using robots to help war vets walk.

Jennifer Holland, Throat Scope inventor, founder and CEO discusses her start-up business journey and how after seven years of persistence and determination her invention has gone global with distribution to 140 countries and counting.

Telstra has invested heavily in e-health. Find out what this means for healthcare professionals, patients and pharmacists.

From wearable technology to self-diagnosing patients - this extensive report outlines the changing face of health care.

Data from wearable technology is currently under-used in healthcare. Find out how this will change in the next 5 years.

GPs can be cautious when it comes to social media. Here’s some tips on using it the right way to grow a practice.

CancerAid is a new app that’s going to make a big difference. Find out how it will make things easier for doctors and patients alike.

Social media is helping the Australian Physiotherapy Association reach more people. Find out how they’re doing it.

Is Twitter a useful tool or a distraction? For the Victorian Health Association, it’s been crucial for interacting with members and Influencers.

Does your practice need its own domain name? The short answer is yes. Here’s the main reasons, and the benefits it will bring to your business.

How do you test for blindness in remote communities? Find out how this innovator took tele-medicine into the outback, and beyond.

The new head of NAB Health brings personal passion and excitement about the future of healthcare. Here he shares both.

Can the design of a hospital help patients heal better? Brisbane architects explain the thinking behind their award-winning re-development.

Should GPs move their practice administration into the cloud? Specialists explain the benefits and the important considerations.

This hospital CEO has overseen more than $110 million of redevelopment. We took a few minutes to have a Q & A with her.

The traditional pharmacy model is under pressure. Find out how this Canberra pharmacy is changing to meet modern demands.

The Facebook page of Vet4Pets was being trolled. See how they turned it around and built a great online community.

Greater patient comfort, improved accuracy, lower costs and faster service – 3D scanning is proving a sound investment for Melbourne’s Giorgio Dental.

When number-crunching revealed the diabetes health crisis facing his local patients, a Sydney GP took radical steps to restructure his clinic – with impressive results.

Australian company MyHealthTest is offering a new generation in the way pathology services and results are delivered that taps into the growing trend for more personalised healthcare.

Comfortable and supportive shoes aren’t usually good looking. This podiatrist saw a gap in the market and jumped in with both feet.