S02 EP 01: Beyond the FHIR: Fuelling full interoperability
In Season 1, we introduced Sparked and explored the big-picture challenges of digital health standards in Australia and around the world.Now, in Season 2, we’re diving deeper—spotlighting sectors like aged care, nursing, and allied health, and unpacking what interoperability beyond FHIR really means.Join us as we explore how better data standards can transform care, one connection at a time.FHIR alone isn’t enough to revolutionise Australia’s digital health landscape. In this episode, we explore how interoperability depends on the alignment of multiple standards—including OpenEHR and SNOMED. Our expert guests unpack what makes Patient Summaries work, how terminology supports data exchange, and why Sparked’s approach is catching global attention.Guests: Grahame Grieve, Rachel Dunscombe, Rory Davidson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S02 EP 02: Lifelong Spark: From Paeds to Aged Care and Everything In Between
What does Sparked mean for private specialists and patients across every stage of life? From paediatrics to geriatrics, this episode explores how standards can break down silos and improve patient care across the full lifespan. Our guests reflect on why they champion Sparked and what success looks like from the clinic to the cloud.Guests: Michael Strachan, Dr Sanka Amadoru, Dr Kim Drever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S02 EP 03: Allied and Aligned: Plugging Allied Health into the Sparked Circuit
Allied health professionals are critical to patient outcomes—but are they included in the interoperability conversation? This episode dives into the opportunities and challenges of bringing allied health into the fold, and why better data exchange could revolutionise shared care, treatment plans, and patient-centred outcomes.Guests: Bronwyn Morris-Donovan, Kath Feeley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S02 EP 04: A seat at the (FHIR) table: Nursing takes the lead
Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, yet digital systems haven’t always worked for them. In this episode, we hear how Sparked is helping the nursing workforce shape national standards that reflect real clinical needs. From SNOMED terminology to startup innovation, this is a conversation about equity, influence, and the future of nursing.Guests: Janette Gogler, Zara Lord, Karen Booth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S02 EP 05: Preparing aged care for a future on FHIR
How do we bring aged care into the digital health ecosystem? Our guests discuss the specific challenges of the sector—from legacy systems to data gaps—and why alignment with broader healthcare standards is critical. Hear about real-world implementation, upcoming reforms, and how Sparked is helping aged care take the next step forward.Guests: Annette Schmiede, Sarah Evans, Dr Adrian Gilliland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re assembling a community to bring about the cultural change required to build connected health care systems through FHIR and health data standards in Australia, and we need your expertise. In every episode we explore the value of standards development from different local and global perspectives including what’s involved in Sparked and how to get involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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