529 - Transforming Care: A Collaborative Approach For Implementing Electronic Medication Management Talking HealthTech podcast

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529 - Transforming Care: A collaborative Approach for implementing electronic medication management

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In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with Dr Catherine Lambert, Director of Clinical Operations at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse; Cailin Lowry, IT Project Manager at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse; Matthew McBride, Solutions Executive for MEDITECH Asia Pacific; and Douglas Murray, Managing Director at MEDITECH Asia Pacific.

The discussion centres around their collaborative approach to electronic medication management implementation, the phased digital transformation at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, and the ongoing partnership with MEDITECH to improve clinical workflows and patient care. This episode was recorded live from the MEDITECH booth at the Digital Health Festival 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.

Key Takeaways

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse has evolved from a newly established hospital to an organisation prioritising holistic cancer care, research, and wellbeing, with technology playing a central role in delivering coordinated patient services.
The hospital’s journey with MEDITECH has spanned more than ten years, beginning with basic systems and expanding towards a comprehensive electronic medical record suite, implemented through a phased, adaptable, and collaborative approach.
The partnership between Chris O'Brien Lifehouse and MEDITECH is strengthened by transparent communication, adaptability to feedback, and a focus on maintaining consistent clinical workflows without forcing dramatic shifts in daily practice.
MEDITECH as a Service (MaaS) and its implementation on Google Cloud infrastructure is attracting attention across Australia, with further expansion in private and not-for-profit healthcare settings.

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