Sponsors

HISA thanks the following organisations for sponsoring ATC 2014

Exclusive Principal Sponsor

Community Telco is an initiative of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank providing the full suite of telecommunications services including video conferencing to customers nationally. As a major supplier of video conferencing hardware solutions to the health industry over the last 5 years and given Community Telco's access to secure data centres, it was a logical step to enhance the delivery of video conferencing capability to not only the health industry but Australian businesses by developing its own cloud based video conferencing solution natr™. In delivering telehealth solutions to numerous large and small organisations it became very evident this technology works best when the service provider has a strong support capability, to ensure full utilisation and education in the use of this enabling technology. Health professionals want to concentrate on delivering effective health services not managing infrastructure. Community Telco do this through providing a 24/7 managed secure, easy to use, cloud based, business grade video conferencing solution, natr™. Giving the ability to have multi, regular face to face communications in an environmentally responsible, cost efficient manner across a variety of platforms (iOS, Android, Windows /OSX) from anywhere at any time. This solution provides a no fuss enhancement of delivery and accessibility of telehealth services to CBD/regional health professionals and patients nationally. Community Telco's new product natr™ has been in successful trials since October 2013 with 100's of satisfied users and will be officially launched in March 2014. It is expected to set the benchmark in the next generation of video conferencing services.

Platinum Sponsor

Australian Government Department of Health Better health and active ageing for all Australians

Gold Sponsor

Telstra established its health business unit in early 2013, led by Shane Solomon, former National Partner for Healthcare at KPMG and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority. Telstra’s aim is to combine the reach and trust of an iconic Australian brand with proven health industry expertise to deliver an integrated e-health ecosystem.

State Host Partner

Department of Health The Department of Health is responsible for Victoria's health and well-being service system. The Department of Health's mission is to achieve the best possible health and wellbeing for all Victorians. This is accomplished through planning, policy development, funding and regulation to promote and protect the health of all Victorians. The Victorian health and well-being system is characterised by a commitment to a continuum of care that includes public and population health, primary healthcare, secondary care and acute care. In order to deliver services across the care continuum, the Victorian Government funds and manages an interdependent service delivery network that provides access to: aged care services; hospital and community health services; mental health services; and drug and alcohol services. Department of State Development, Business and Innovation The Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (DSDBI) supports the Victorian Governments economic development policies and programs and the growth of innovative industries. It is responsible for providing economic strategies, planning and targeted business development assistance. The range of activities performed include attracting investment, trade development, supporting growth of innovative industries, marketing Victoria, facilitating a competitive and dynamic business environment and fostering a productive workforce. Companies looking to invest, explore commercial opportunities or create research linkages in Victoria should contact DSDBI for more information.

Conference Partner

CSIRO Digital health information systems and technologies, broadband communications and big data analytics are all areas that can help provide cost-effective services in a health system, offering better access, greater efficiency and higher quality healthcare. Our Health Services research is working with the health sector to address the challenges of our healthcare system with practical, digitally enabled solutions. We have the skills and expertise to develop robust digital productivity tools to improve workflows, realise operational efficiencies and better manage resources. CSIRO's Health Services Theme is already the largest coordinated health services research activity in Australia. Our research portfolio is focussed around working closely with clinical partners to improve access to health services via broadband and mobile communication platforms, to develop tools for operational and clinical productivity, optimise use of precious resources, and to improve patient safety and health outcomes. We can help clinicians to do their job better with support tools for clinical decision-making. We can enable better access to services for remote communities. We can improve the way we care for those who suffer from chronic diseases. We can develop better ways to store, manage, share and use health and patient information. With new and intelligent tools that improve the way health services are delivered, we can provide a better quality of care for all Australians.

Supporter

Video Conference Partner

Chorus Call Australia's complete suite of conferencing services include a full range of teleconferencing, video conferencing (bridging and mobile), video room hire, video conferencing hardware, web conferencing, web streaming, investor relations services, and disaster recovery solutions with our exclusive Business Continuity Conferencing.

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