60 acast.com The Sparked Podcast https://aehrc.csiro.au/ en AEHRC FHIR,clinical terminology,digital health,interoperability,healthcare,terminology standards,standards,Australian healthcare,CSIRO,electronic medical records,SNOMED,Brett Sutton AEHRC Sparked is developing FHIR standards for Australian healthcare. We’re assembling a community to bring about the cultural change required to build connected health care systems through FHIR and health data standards in Australia, and we need your expertise.

In every episode we explore the value of standards development from different local and global perspectives including what’s involved in Sparked and how to get involved.

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]]> We’re assembling a community to bring about the cultural change required to build connected health care systems through FHIR and health data standards in Australia, and we need your expertise.

In every episode we explore the value of standards development from different local and global perspectives including what’s involved in Sparked and how to get involved.

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]]> false AEHRC info+6736897dcb2eb55da6418815@mg-eu.acast.com 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 the-sparked-podcast serial https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1731626659738-684a9cce-07bf-43f6-a0fb-40aa705a75d0.jpeg https://aehrc.csiro.au/ The Sparked Podcast S02 EP 01: Beyond the FHIR: Fuelling full interoperability S02 EP 01: Beyond the FHIR: Fuelling full interoperability Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:32:41 GMT 23:35 689eb38f290bdec8f95685c8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-sparked-podcast/episodes/689eb38f290bdec8f95685c8 689eb38f290bdec8f95685c8 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 Brett and guests explore the connections between openEHR, SNOMED and FHIR. full 2 1 In Season 1, we introduced Sparked and explored the big-picture challenges of digital health standards in Australia and around the world.

Now, in Season 2, we’re diving deeper—spotlighting sectors like aged care, nursing, and allied health, and unpacking what interoperability beyond FHIR really means.

Join us as we explore how better data standards can transform care, one connection at a time.


FHIR alone isn’t enough to revolutionise Australia’s digital health landscape. In this episode, we explore how interoperability depends on the alignment of multiple standards—including OpenEHR and SNOMED. Our expert guests unpack what makes Patient Summaries work, how terminology supports data exchange, and why Sparked’s approach is catching global attention.

Guests: Grahame Grieve, Rachel Dunscombe, Rory Davidson





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]]> In Season 1, we introduced Sparked and explored the big-picture challenges of digital health standards in Australia and around the world.

Now, in Season 2, we’re diving deeper—spotlighting sectors like aged care, nursing, and allied health, and unpacking what interoperability beyond FHIR really means.

Join us as we explore how better data standards can transform care, one connection at a time.


FHIR alone isn’t enough to revolutionise Australia’s digital health landscape. In this episode, we explore how interoperability depends on the alignment of multiple standards—including OpenEHR and SNOMED. Our expert guests unpack what makes Patient Summaries work, how terminology supports data exchange, and why Sparked’s approach is catching global attention.

Guests: Grahame Grieve, Rachel Dunscombe, Rory Davidson





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]]> S02 EP 02: Lifelong Spark: From Paeds to Aged Care and Everything In Between S02 EP 02: Lifelong Spark: From Paeds to Aged Care and Everything In Between Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:31:57 GMT 33:05 689eb563290bdec8f956f5ad false https://shows.acast.com/the-sparked-podcast/episodes/689eb563290bdec8f956f5ad 689eb563290bdec8f956f5ad 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 Brett and guests explore what Sparked means for private specialists and their patients. full 2 2 What does Sparked mean for private specialists and patients across every stage of life? From paediatrics to geriatrics, this episode explores how standards can break down silos and improve patient care across the full lifespan. Our guests reflect on why they champion Sparked and what success looks like from the clinic to the cloud.

Guests: Michael Strachan, Dr Sanka Amadoru, Dr Kim Drever





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]]> What does Sparked mean for private specialists and patients across every stage of life? From paediatrics to geriatrics, this episode explores how standards can break down silos and improve patient care across the full lifespan. Our guests reflect on why they champion Sparked and what success looks like from the clinic to the cloud.

Guests: Michael Strachan, Dr Sanka Amadoru, Dr Kim Drever





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]]> S02 EP 03: Allied and Aligned: Plugging Allied Health into the Sparked Circuit S02 EP 03: Allied and Aligned: Plugging Allied Health into the Sparked Circuit Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:30:48 GMT 32:54 689eb642290bdec8f9572a68 false https://shows.acast.com/the-sparked-podcast/episodes/689eb642290bdec8f9572a68 689eb642290bdec8f9572a68 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 Brett and guests explore bringing allied health into the Sparked fold. full 2 3 Allied health professionals are critical to patient outcomes—but are they included in the interoperability conversation? This episode dives into the opportunities and challenges of bringing allied health into the fold, and why better data exchange could revolutionise shared care, treatment plans, and patient-centred outcomes.

Guests: Bronwyn Morris-Donovan, Kath Feeley



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]]> Allied health professionals are critical to patient outcomes—but are they included in the interoperability conversation? This episode dives into the opportunities and challenges of bringing allied health into the fold, and why better data exchange could revolutionise shared care, treatment plans, and patient-centred outcomes.

Guests: Bronwyn Morris-Donovan, Kath Feeley



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]]> S02 EP 04: A seat at the (FHIR) table: Nursing takes the lead S02 EP 04: A seat at the (FHIR) table: Nursing takes the lead Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:30:18 GMT 22:53 689eb81caabbc2ace365957d false https://shows.acast.com/the-sparked-podcast/episodes/689eb81caabbc2ace365957d 689eb81caabbc2ace365957d 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 Brett and guests explore how Sparked and the nursing workforce are shaping national standards. full 2 4 Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, yet digital systems haven’t always worked for them. In this episode, we hear how Sparked is helping the nursing workforce shape national standards that reflect real clinical needs. From SNOMED terminology to startup innovation, this is a conversation about equity, influence, and the future of nursing.

Guests: Janette Gogler, Zara Lord, Karen Booth

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]]> Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, yet digital systems haven’t always worked for them. In this episode, we hear how Sparked is helping the nursing workforce shape national standards that reflect real clinical needs. From SNOMED terminology to startup innovation, this is a conversation about equity, influence, and the future of nursing.

Guests: Janette Gogler, Zara Lord, Karen Booth

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]]> S02 EP 05: Preparing aged care for a future on FHIR S02 EP 05: Preparing aged care for a future on FHIR Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:29:54 GMT 29:45 689eb932290bdec8f95807ef false https://shows.acast.com/the-sparked-podcast/episodes/689eb932290bdec8f95807ef 689eb932290bdec8f95807ef 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 Brett and guests explore preparing aged care for a digital health ecosystem. full 2 5 How do we bring aged care into the digital health ecosystem? Our guests discuss the specific challenges of the sector—from legacy systems to data gaps—and why alignment with broader healthcare standards is critical. Hear about real-world implementation, upcoming reforms, and how Sparked is helping aged care take the next step forward.

Guests: Annette Schmiede, Sarah Evans, Dr Adrian Gilliland

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]]> How do we bring aged care into the digital health ecosystem? Our guests discuss the specific challenges of the sector—from legacy systems to data gaps—and why alignment with broader healthcare standards is critical. Hear about real-world implementation, upcoming reforms, and how Sparked is helping aged care take the next step forward.

Guests: Annette Schmiede, Sarah Evans, Dr Adrian Gilliland

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]]> <![CDATA[S02 EP 06: What’s next for Sparked? Implementation & impact]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:29:24 GMT 35:30 689eba75290bdec8f95884dd false https://shows.acast.com/the-sparked-podcast/episodes/689eba75290bdec8f95884dd 689eba75290bdec8f95884dd 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 Brett and guests explore the achievements of Sparked and where to from here? full 2 6 Two years on—what has Sparked achieved and where to from here? In this forward-looking finale, senior leaders reflect on the program’s success, how it aligns with national strategies like the Digital Health Blueprint, and what implementation means for systems, workforce, and the future of healthcare in Australia.

Guests: Simon Cleverly, Amanda Cattermole, David Hansen, David Rowlands


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]]> Two years on—what has Sparked achieved and where to from here? In this forward-looking finale, senior leaders reflect on the program’s success, how it aligns with national strategies like the Digital Health Blueprint, and what implementation means for systems, workforce, and the future of healthcare in Australia.

Guests: Simon Cleverly, Amanda Cattermole, David Hansen, David Rowlands


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]]> S01 EP 01: Why we ignited the Sparked FHIR S01 EP 01: Why we ignited the Sparked FHIR Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:28:50 GMT 13:48 67368ab9cb2eb55da641c94e false https://aehrc.csiro.au/ 67368ab9cb2eb55da641c94e 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 Why Sparked, and why now? full 1 1 Why Sparked, and why now? Brett Sutton kicks off the Sparked podcast with a bang, diving into the world of standards and Sparked’s place in it. He is joined by Daniel McCabe from the Department of Health and Aged Care, who describes his vision for an Australia where health standards have been adopted. They discuss why the Australian Government is investing in standards and how Sparked represents a unique approach to standards and policy development.

This episode features Daniel McCabe, First Assistant Secretary – Medicare Benefits and Digital Health, Department of Health and Aged Care.



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]]> Why Sparked, and why now? Brett Sutton kicks off the Sparked podcast with a bang, diving into the world of standards and Sparked’s place in it. He is joined by Daniel McCabe from the Department of Health and Aged Care, who describes his vision for an Australia where health standards have been adopted. They discuss why the Australian Government is investing in standards and how Sparked represents a unique approach to standards and policy development.

This episode features Daniel McCabe, First Assistant Secretary – Medicare Benefits and Digital Health, Department of Health and Aged Care.



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]]> S01 EP 02: Sparking from a global standards movement S01 EP 02: Sparking from a global standards movement Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:28:15 GMT 23:44 67368b622d729bcae0e6ca3f false https://aehrc.csiro.au/ 67368b622d729bcae0e6ca3f 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 What makes FHIR unique? full 1 2 The one and only ‘father of FHIR’, Graham Grieve, lights up Episode 2 of the Sparked podcast. He breaks down what makes FHIR unique amidst the range of global standards. Brett is also joined by the Australian Digital Health Agency’s Peter O’Halloran. They explore how the Sparked FHIR accelerator is blazing a trail in the international standards landscape and helping to position Australia as a global leader.

This episode features Grahame Grieve, HL7 Australia’s FHIR Product Director, and Peter O’Halloran, Chief Digital Officer of the Australian Digital Health Agency.



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]]> The one and only ‘father of FHIR’, Graham Grieve, lights up Episode 2 of the Sparked podcast. He breaks down what makes FHIR unique amidst the range of global standards. Brett is also joined by the Australian Digital Health Agency’s Peter O’Halloran. They explore how the Sparked FHIR accelerator is blazing a trail in the international standards landscape and helping to position Australia as a global leader.

This episode features Grahame Grieve, HL7 Australia’s FHIR Product Director, and Peter O’Halloran, Chief Digital Officer of the Australian Digital Health Agency.



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]]> S01 EP 03: Sparking value for clinicians and healthcare organisations S01 EP 03: Sparking value for clinicians and healthcare organisations Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:27:51 GMT 23:29 67368d05cb2eb55da642429b false https://aehrc.csiro.au/ 67368d05cb2eb55da642429b 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 Imagine if healthcare providers could seamlessly exchange medical records, test results and care plans. full 1 3 This episode explores how increasing the adoption of health standards in Australia will improve patient outcomes. Experienced clinicians join Brett to discuss how improving interoperability benefits both patients and clinicians. They share their personal experiences with the Sparked program and give their perspective on how clinicians can add fuel to the Sparked fire.

This episode features Dr Chris Moy, GP and ex Vice-President of the Australian Medical Association, and Dr Rob Hosking, general practitioner and obstetrician.



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]]> This episode explores how increasing the adoption of health standards in Australia will improve patient outcomes. Experienced clinicians join Brett to discuss how improving interoperability benefits both patients and clinicians. They share their personal experiences with the Sparked program and give their perspective on how clinicians can add fuel to the Sparked fire.

This episode features Dr Chris Moy, GP and ex Vice-President of the Australian Medical Association, and Dr Rob Hosking, general practitioner and obstetrician.



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]]> S01 EP 04: Setting the industry on FHIR S01 EP 04: Setting the industry on FHIR Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:27:26 GMT 27:10 67368d872d729bcae0e73a5c false https://aehrc.csiro.au/ 67368d872d729bcae0e73a5c 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 Why now is a critical moment for industry to get involved in standards. full 1 4 Sparked is gaining huge momentum in industry and Brett is joined by interoperability experts to find out why. The guests provide an industry perspective on the challenges and benefits of implementing an accelerator and adopting standards.

This episode features Elizabeth Koff, Managing Director of Telstra Health, Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer at Best Practice Software, Non-Executive Director at Halo Connect and Co-Chair at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, and Kaye Hocking, Chief Product Officer at Alcidian.



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]]> Sparked is gaining huge momentum in industry and Brett is joined by interoperability experts to find out why. The guests provide an industry perspective on the challenges and benefits of implementing an accelerator and adopting standards.

This episode features Elizabeth Koff, Managing Director of Telstra Health, Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer at Best Practice Software, Non-Executive Director at Halo Connect and Co-Chair at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, and Kaye Hocking, Chief Product Officer at Alcidian.



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]]> S01 EP 05: What makes up Sparked? S01 EP 05: What makes up Sparked? Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:26:58 GMT 25:46 67368ddecb2eb55da64272d3 false https://aehrc.csiro.au/ 67368ddecb2eb55da64272d3 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 Go behind the scenes of Sparked to explore the workings of a community approach to standards. full 1 5 Key members of the Sparked community explain what’s involved in being part of the community, why Connectathon events are key to the success of Sparked, and how the standards development process works. What comes next in the development of standards? Listen in to find out. 

This episode features Danielle Tavares-Rixon, CSIRO’s FHIR Lead for Sparked, Reuben Daniels, Board Director and Deputy FHIR Product Director of the HL7 Australia standards development organisation, and Cath Koetz, Director of Standards Adoption at the Australian Digital Health Agency.



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]]> Key members of the Sparked community explain what’s involved in being part of the community, why Connectathon events are key to the success of Sparked, and how the standards development process works. What comes next in the development of standards? Listen in to find out. 

This episode features Danielle Tavares-Rixon, CSIRO’s FHIR Lead for Sparked, Reuben Daniels, Board Director and Deputy FHIR Product Director of the HL7 Australia standards development organisation, and Cath Koetz, Director of Standards Adoption at the Australian Digital Health Agency.



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]]> S01 EP 06: What’s next to catch FHIR? S01 EP 06: What’s next to catch FHIR? Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:26:05 GMT 25:50 67368e4ed3a0091de28b046b false https://aehrc.csiro.au/ 67368e4ed3a0091de28b046b 6736897dcb2eb55da6418815 Fire is catching – where will it spread next? full 1 6 Guests from CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre have plenty of ideas. They discuss how FHIR is enabling research and will play a key role in future science. Think internationally accessible health records for a globally transient population and an evolved healthcare system fit for the modern world. The experts also delve into a hot topic – artificial intelligence and how FHIR can ignite innovation.

This episode features David Hansen, CEO and Research Director of CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC), Kate Ebrill, Interoperability Lead at CSIRO’s AEHRC and National Lead at Sparked FHIR Accelerator, and Mark Braunstein, Visiting Scientist at CSIRO’s AEHRC. 



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]]> Guests from CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre have plenty of ideas. They discuss how FHIR is enabling research and will play a key role in future science. Think internationally accessible health records for a globally transient population and an evolved healthcare system fit for the modern world. The experts also delve into a hot topic – artificial intelligence and how FHIR can ignite innovation.

This episode features David Hansen, CEO and Research Director of CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC), Kate Ebrill, Interoperability Lead at CSIRO’s AEHRC and National Lead at Sparked FHIR Accelerator, and Mark Braunstein, Visiting Scientist at CSIRO’s AEHRC. 



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