Coviu's Telehealth Blog

At Coviu’s 2024 Company Offsite, the team embarked on an exciting journey, unveiling the company's new strategy and delving into some dynamic team-building activities and future-oriented discussions. Here’s a summary of the key highlights that shaped the offsite and set the tone for an innovative year ahead.

In a recent article from Pulse+IT, Kate McDonald discusses a Queensland study led by Liam Caffrey and his team at the University of Queensland’s Centre for Online Health, which compares the effectiveness and cost of video conferencing versus telephone consultations in telehealth.

This October, Telehealth Awareness Month underscores the profound impact of telehealth on healthcare delivery. In the spirit of this occasion, it becomes crucial to emphasise the active role played by Coviu, a trailblazer in telehealth technology, in advancing the dimensions of telehealth.

Telehealth Awareness Month serves as an annual reminder of the transformative power of telehealth in healthcare delivery. As we delve into the significance of this month, it is essential to highlight how Coviu, a pioneer in telehealth technology, is actively contributing to the advancement of telehealth in various dimensions.

The long-awaited National Healthcare Interoperability Plan 2023-2028 aims to facilitate the safe and seamless sharing of consumer health information across Australia. It focuses on five priority areas, including identity, standards, information sharing, innovation and measuring benefits, with a total of 44 actions outlined. The Council for Connected Care has been created to oversee the plan's implementation and is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the progress of the actions. As a highly interoperable platform, Coviu summarises the key takeaways from this revolutionary step forward in digital healthcare.

Virtual care has transformed the healthcare landscape, providing patients with convenient access to healthcare services from the comfort of their homes. This shift has been further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, to fully harness the potential of virtual care in the post-pandemic world, interoperability plays a critical role.

With the National Health and Climate Strategy out for consultation highlighting telehealth as a vehicle for reducing Australia's carbon emissions, Coviu discusses the potential of telehealth to improve healthcare's environmental impact.

Coviu had an exceptional experience at the Digital Health Festival held on June 6-7 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne. With an impressive attendance of over 5000+ participants, the event was the place to be for the latest insights in digital healthcare, forging new partnerships, and reconnecting with industry peers.

Speech Pathology Australia's annual national conference, SPA 2023, held in Hobart, Tasmania from May 21 to May 24, embraced the themes of Reflect, Respect, Respond. The event, known for fostering innovation and knowledge sharing, featured informal conversations, presentations, and panel discussions, serving as an industry think tank. Here's what we learned...

Welcome to Coviu’s 2023 Offsite wrap-up! Over the second week of May, Coviu’s executive team had the privilege of hosting an extraordinary gathering of minds, ideas, and innovation. It was an exhilarating event filled with inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking opportunities. Here is a recap of some of the highlights, key takeaways, and memorable moments that made this conference an unforgettable experience. So, let's dive in and relive the excitement of this incredible journey together!