Spark Health

What does 'happy holidays' mean to you? From all of us at Spark Health, we're wishing you a very happy holiday! #happyholidays #digitalhealth #kiwisummer

What will it take to realise the full potential of AI in healthcare? "You could liken the existing healthcare IT systems to using horses and carts in an age of motor vehicles. These systems are not only outdated but also fragmented, leading to inefficiencies and increased workloads for clinicians. Many healthcare providers are stuck with electronic health records (EHRs) that are essentially digital versions of paper records, without any real improvement in efficiency. The analogy of Henry Ford’s faster horse is apt here. Incremental improvements to existing systems are not enough – a complete overhaul is necessary. This overhaul should focus on creating a unified, interoperable system that can integrate AI technologies. Such a system would enable the delivery of real-time data and insights, enhancing decision-making and patient outcomes." - @Karl Cole Read Dr. Cole's full article here: https://lnkd.in/g7BpBqa5

What’s technology’s role in staying fit and healthy throughout our lives? Is it possible to be born, live a very healthy life, get to 95 having never accessed health services, spend two weeks in ill health and then die? That’s the perfect world, but can technology make it a reality? Matthew Parsons   #useitorloseit #agedcare #digitalhealth #healthtech

What does a patient-centric health system look like? We're proud to be providing the necessary infrastructure and support to enable a health system with people firmly at the centre.

Thank you to Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ) for another brilliant Digital Health Week. It was a valuable opportunity to catch up with Steve Vlok, Founder and CEO of Celo – one of our newest Digital Health Ecosystem partners. You know what they say – great minds equal great solutions! John Macaskill-Smith Dion Jago Daniel Simpson Karl Cole Visionflex #healthinformatics #digitalhealth #healthtech #innovation

Well, it's that time! How did our brave tāne do? Thanks to Wiremu Adds, Steven Mason, Josh Wilson, and Richard Hamilton for being our #Movember and #NoShaveNovember challenge champions. And a special thank you to those providing men's healthcare throughout Aotearoa's communities.   #menshealth #digitalhealth #checkonyourmates #healthtech

Five things to know about Spark Health: 1. Our vision is a future where digital innovation is at the core of healthcare delivery in Aotearoa. 2. We have five world-leading clinical experts on our team, with different specialties and focuses across the health system. 3. We merge tech with clinical expertise to provide innovative, scalable, and efficient digital solutions to healthcare providers. 4. We're on a mission to enable digital-first healthcare. 5. We're proud to be supporting New Zealanders to achieve a more equitable and effective health system. #sparkhealth #digitalhealth #digitalsolutions #topfive #whoweare

"Over half of total health costs occur in the last three years of life, with 60%-70% of hospital patients in medical wards over the age of 75. These numbers will only grow as our population ages. By 2050, 25% of New Zealand’s population will be over 65, up from the current 13%. This shift requires us to rethink how we deliver healthcare, particularly for those in their extreme old age (85+ years)... At Spark Health, we are actively integrating technology like telemedicine, AI-driven predictive care, and mobile health solutions into healthcare delivery, to manage the growing demands of our ageing population." - Matthew Parsons - Spark Health Clinical Lead #digitalhealth #ageingpopulation #over65 #healthtech #digitalsolutions

By automating record-keeping, supporting better data integration, and providing patients with better experiences in accessing their health records, we can change how healthcare is experienced across the country. John Macaskill-Smith #transcription #artificialintelligence #primarycare #digitalhealth #healthtech #healthcare

How can virtual reality help Kiwi health journeys? VR is being adopted around the world for better workforce and patient experiences, from speeding up medical education to supporting remote care. How can we implement this technology to enhance Kiwis’ health journeys? John Macaskill-Smith #virtualreality #healthtech #digitalhealth #remotecare #healthjourneys