182 - Allocating scarce resources - investment in technology by health systems (Spring Summit)

Published: Oct. 13, 2021, 5 p.m.

This episode explores how technology investment decisions are made within health system settings.\nAngela Ryan chairs this panel where Dr Marc Belej, Abbas Al-Murrani and\xa0Kerry Stratton discuss the constant challenge of doing more with less from multiple perspectives.\nKey Topics Covered\n\xa0\nImpact of COVID-19 The panel shares how COVID-19 has impacted the way resources are allocated.\nAccelerated acceptance of telehealth Where once it was difficult to begin a conversation about telehealth, it\u2019s now front and centre with huge opportunity for innovation and growth.\nUnderstanding opportunity cost COVID-19 has highlighted the potential repercussions of quick decision making. Abbas discusses what we may be sacrificing by making quick decisions in short timeframes.\nThe importance of reliable data Seeing data being used in a cost effective way to inform the public and enable clinicians has been inspiring and the prospect of virtual care in the coming years is exciting to see on the horizon.\nCheck out the episode and full show notes here.\nLoving the show?\xa0 Leave us a review, and share it with some friends, become a THT+ Member for early release, ad free and bonus episodes of the podcast, access to our online community forum, and free tickets to our quarterly summits.\xa0 For more information visit here.