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Telstra Health launches Smart Connect for e-pathology

Telstra Health debuts Smart Connect e-pathology in MedicalDirector, replacing paper test forms with secure digital requests for GPs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Whiddon adopts Telstra Health tech to modernise care

Whiddon will deploy Telstra Health software across 23 aged care homes to cut admin burdens and meet tougher compliance demands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Data Protection

Australia's digital health trends redefine connected care

Australia's GBP £270 billion health system eyes 2026 as the year disciplined, trusted digital engineering turns AI and data into safer care.

By Farhoud Salimi • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026

Health Technologies

Telstra Health to modernise My Health Record with real-time data

Telstra Health will modernise Australia's My Health Record with real-time data, enhancing connectivity and care by adopting FHIR standards for seamless health information sharing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Telstra Health & Consultmed integrate eReferrals for GPs

Telstra Health and Consultmed have integrated eReferrals into MedicalDirector Clinical, allowing GPs to send and track digital referrals seamlessly within their workflow.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: How Telstra Health's digital tools are driving change in Australia's healthcare

Telstra Health is revolutionising Australia's healthcare landscape with digital tools addressing workforce shortages and inequities, according to Jennifer Beer.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025

Data Protection

Telstra Health launches AI tool to reduce GP admin burden

Telstra Health has unveiled Smart Scribe, an AI tool designed to streamline clinical note-taking for GPs, amid rising concerns over administrative burdens in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Global Positioning System

Telstra Health partners with RACGP for integrated CPD

Telstra Health has been named Major Continuing Professional Development Provider for the RACGP, streamlining CPD integration for GPs using MedicalDirector software.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Royal Melbourne Hospital partners with ANDHealth for tech surge

The Royal Melbourne Hospital has partnered with ANDHealth to enhance access to digital health technologies and improve patient care delivery.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Leadership

Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer

Brisbane-based startup Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Chief Operations Officer as part of its growth strategy facing a 48% increase in employee strength within the past year.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024

Risk & Compliance

Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Head of Customer Success, Prepares for Growth

Australian consumer data leader, Biza.io, welcomes Jessica Booth as Head of Customer Success to drive further growth in CDR space.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023

Global Stories

Telstra Health stories

Data Protection

From fragmented records to connected care: Building an AI‑ready health system

Fragmented data is still forcing patients to repeat their history, but new digital reforms could unlock safer care and save over GBP £3 billion a year.

By Farhoud Salimi • 5 min read • 5 days ago

Data Privacy

From data silos to diagnostic impact: SA Pathology's road to connected care

SA Pathology leads Australia's healthcare transformation by adopting FHIR standards, enabling seamless data flow and enhancing diagnostics, care, and patient engagement.

By Marvin Malcolm • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Marketing Technologies

Telstra Health partners with Salesforce to unify digital health

Telstra Health partners with Salesforce and Snowflake to enhance its digital health ecosystem, aiming to unify healthcare platforms across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Health Technologies

GPs gain new CPD module via MedicalDirector Clinical platform

Telstra Health launches its first CPD module via MedicalDirector Clinical, enabling GPs to earn 11 CPD hours managing type 2 diabetes in daily practice.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Why bridging the connected care gap is mission-critical to the future of Australian healthcare

Bridging the connected care gap is vital for Australia's healthcare future, aiming to foster seamless data flow and enhance patient outcomes through interoperability.

By Farhoud Salimi • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025

Data Analytics

Transformative healthcare: The virtual shift

New Zealand's digital health market is set to grow to NZ$631.9 million by 2029, as healthcare's virtual shift becomes vital amid rising demands and budget cuts.

By Will Grant • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025