Access Denied! Unlocking Accessibility and Inclusion to Enable Equity in Digital Health

Wednesday, 4 December 2024 | 1:15pm to 2:00pm

Explore the future of digital health in a conversation focused on breaking down barriers and building inclusive, accessible solutions for all. Join our panel of health, disability and equity experts as we address critical issues in digital health and health informatics that have the potential to either enable equity or further the divide. Exploring questions such as “is equity possible?”, “how do privacy and accessibility intersect in digital health?”, and “what role should regulations play in enforcing equity in digital health?”. This is a must attend for those seeking to be part of a solution to truly inclusive digital health transformation.

Facilitator: Alex Kemp, Director of Engagement, HiNZ

Manu Sione
Senior Project Manager
Health NZ

Phil Turner
CEO
Disability Employers Network

Amber Jones
CEO and Co-founder
PEERS

Jess Morgan-French
CEO
Collaborative Aotearoa

Women in Leadership

Wednesday, 4 December 2024 | 3:45pm to 4:30pm

Join this inspiring conversation with health and business leaders as they discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in leadership. With decades of experience between them, the panel will share personal insights on overcoming barriers, driving systemic change, and fostering innovation in today's evolving healthcare landscape. The Q&A will explore the importance of diversity at a leadership level, practical strategies for supporting women into senior roles, and essential advice for the next generation of leaders.

Facilitator: Rebecca McBeth, Editor | Media Channels, HiNZ

Carey Campbell
Clinical Director
Orion Health

Tamzin Brott
Chief Allied Health, Scientific and Technical Professions Officer
Health NZ Waitematā

Cath Cronin
Deputy Chief Executive Te Manawa Taki
Health NZ

Mary Los'e
CEO
Pacific Business Trust

Social or Digital Determinants of Health

Thursday, 5 December 2024 | 8:45am to 9:30am

The panel will discuss the determinants that can contribute to health inequities and the social gradient in health including the part that digital technology can contribute to this in both a positive and negative sense.  The panel will also explore what other dynamics influence social and health outcomes, such as commercial factors and economic policies, and the influences of broader forces and systems shaping daily life, social norms, and political systems. Is there one main influencer or is there a combination that can lead to improved health and wellbeing, or are there some that create barriers to achieving this?

Facilitator: Will Reedy, Managing Director Health, Accenture

Mataroria Lyndon
Co-founder and Director of Population Health & Equity
Tend Health

Keriana Brooking
Partner, Hauora/Strategy and Organisations, PwC New Zealand

Doug Healey
Manager Digital ICT | Hauora Māori Service | Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Belinda Allen
Partnerships and Culture Director
Healthpoint

Virtual Healthcare: Saint or Sinner

Thursday, 5 December 2024 | 11:00am to 11:45am

Has New Zealand got a national plan for the use of digital technologies to enable the delivery of health care services when patients and providers are not in the same physical location? If not, then what is happening to fill the void? The panel will discuss this and the broader picture of the current and future state of virtual healthcare addressing the pros (“saint”) and the cons (“sinner”) of how virtual healthcare is expected to evolve, including the impact of emerging technologies and changing patient and provider expectations.

Facilitator: Ruth Large, Chief Clinical Officer, Whakarongorau Aoetearoa

Kim Hurst
Virtual Care Lead
The Doctors Online

Janine Bycroft
Chief Executive Director
Health Navigator Charitable Trust

Isabella Smart
Midwife Manager
Health NZ Counties Manukau

Leisha Davies-Colley
Speech Language Specialist
Waikato