Aceso Health

New Zealand is well positioned to leverage artificial intelligence in healthcare, provided it establishes a modern, effective regulatory framework that can balance innovation with patient safety. A clear and adaptive regulatory landscape is increasingly necessary, as AI tools are rapidly being integrated into healthcare settings worldwide, offering opportunities for enhanced diagnostics, personalised medicine, and streamlined clinical workflows. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gKX-dXNX

New Zealand’s digital health sector has shown tremendous growth in recent years. However, the question remains whether it has fully capitalised on international opportunities. Although the sector has made significant strides, particularly in exports and technological innovation, challenges remain in scaling these successes globally. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gPGzaSHz

“Once in health, always in health”

While NZ has made strides in promoting a culture of safety, significant changes are needed to enhance the effectiveness of its harm reporting systems. Strengthening data integration, increasing transparency, and introducing a centralised oversight body could help ensure that the health system learns from past incidents and better protects patients from avoidable harm. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g2ERN-Sy

While there are clear financial and operational advantages to expanding private sector involvement in NZ's public hospital services, it is essential to address the potential downsides. Ensuring that the quality of care is maintained, workforce pressures are mitigated, and government accountability is preserved will be key to any successful expansion of private sector roles. Careful planning and regulation are necessary to balance these opportunities and challenges. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gtH9dxfT

🔈 ANNOUNCEMENT: Aceso Health's Acquisition by Sorsix 6 years ago, Aceso Health and Sorsix came together to realise a vision: to transform healthcare in New Zealand, by integrating the islands of care and creating a more connected and efficient system. During this time, we've had a few wins, learned valuable lessons, and worked as a strong team. Now, it's time for change. We are pleased to announce that Aceso Health has been acquired by Sorsix. We are back at our desks, looking forward to the opportunities ahead and will share more updates on our next adventure soon. Thank you for your support and encouragement over the years. *Image credit: Meta AI

To fully realise the benefits of RPM, it is crucial to address the technological, infrastructural, and equity challenges that currently hinder its widespread adoption. By understanding and mitigating these barriers, we can use RPM to improve health outcomes, particularly for its most vulnerable populations. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gkPWMefh

Automation in New Zealand’s healthcare sector offers a promising avenue to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance patient care. By leveraging technologies like AI and RPA, healthcare providers can streamline back-office operations, allowing staff to focus on delivering higher-quality care. However, these advancements must be implemented thoughtfully to mitigate risks and ensure equitable access to improved healthcare services. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gkHSHpS2

New Zealand must adopt a more comprehensive approach to measuring health sector productivity. Productivity must account for not just the quantity but also the quality of healthcare delivery. Metrics should include patient outcomes, such as survival rates and patient satisfaction, as well as system-level outcomes like reductions in waiting times and hospital-acquired infections. By focusing on these broader measures, the system can ensure that any increase in productivity translates into meaningful improvements in public health. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWQNHcFN

What a day at the Digital Health Association (DHA)-TUANZ Tech Users Summit! It was all about growth, innovations and what’s on the horizon for digital health. Aceso Health's CEO Gabe Rijpma took the stage during a breakout session, where he joined a panel, with brilliant co-panelists – Martin D. Lowis, Samuel Wong, Erin Currie, and Michael Vande Vrede to discuss "How do we advance the interoperability service model to support scalable solutions by working together and without disrupting each other?". Thank you for the insightful discussions team! Aceso Health's Dr Tom Varghese, MInstD facilitated the first panel of the day, "Unlocking our digital future". Massive thanks to the Digital Health Association (DHA) for bringing us all together #DigitalHealth #Innovation #DataFreedom #Interoperability