Telehealth stories

DeepHealth secures FDA clearance for TechLive, a remote scanning system now supporting ultrasound, enhancing efficiency amid rising radiology workloads.

NBN Co and Amazon partner to bring Project Kuiper’s LEO satellites, improving broadband for over 300,000 rural and remote Australian premises from 2026.

An AI physiotherapy app cut NHS back pain waiting times by 55%, offering same-day treatment and saving 856 clinician hours monthly in Cambridgeshire.

Teradata launches its open-source MCP Server to boost trusted, context-aware AI agents for efficient enterprise data analysis and management.

Teradata unveils the open-source MCP Server to enhance AI-driven querying and analysis of enterprise data, starting with the healthcare sector.

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

Google now requires UK telemedicine providers to obtain LegitScript certification before advertising telehealth services on its platforms, enhancing patient safety.

Chatmeter launches Pulse Ai: Signals, an AI platform to help healthcare providers manage online patient feedback, ensure HIPAA compliance and enhance safety.

AI use in UK healthcare has soared to 94% in 2025, despite rising data breaches and declining focus on data security among IT professionals.

Legacy IT systems hinder rapid AI growth in Australian healthcare, with 99% reliant on outdated tech despite AI use rising from 70% to 93% in 2025.

Canada’s healthcare sector leads in AI use for patient care but struggles with outdated IT systems, causing security risks and operational downtime.

Huma has launched Hi Scribe, an AI tool automating clinical note-taking and billing, now used in 870 practices serving 10 million patients globally.

inTechnology appoints Nirmal Sanganee as Healthcare Sales Manager to drive Spok solutions and enhance clinical communication across Australia.

New Zealand's healthcare sector welcomes AI innovation from Medow Health, aiming to cut lengthy specialist wait times and enhance patient care.

Trustwave warns that the increasing digitalisation of healthcare exposes critical vulnerabilities that could threaten patient lives, as detailed in new reports.

A report by Ember Advisors reveals that 76% of nbn users experienced improved life satisfaction in FY24, with significant benefits in employment and education.

A pioneering private 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast withstood cyclone Alfred's fury, ensuring vital connectivity while major providers faltered.

New research from the American Medical Association reveals a rise in AI adoption among healthcare professionals, now at 35% in 2024, up from 30% last year.

A recent report reveals that nearly 23% of Australia's top hospitals lack basic cybersecurity measures, putting patients at risk of email fraud.

SimCare AI has secured USD $2 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative AI-based healthcare simulation platform aimed at revolutionising clinical training.