How AI Can Be Safely Integrated in Healthcare | ACS Victoria July Branch Forum [Virtual]
Explore the real-world impact of AI in healthcare with frontline experts tackling its biggest promises, risks, and ethical challenges in this high-impact panel
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DAMA Australia joins us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how Artificial Intelligence can be safely and ethically integrated into the healthcare sector. As AI capabilities rapidly evolve, so do the opportunities—and risks—across clinical, operational, and patient-facing domains.
This session brings together experienced healthcare CIOs and an ophthalmologist-researcher who has applied AI in clinical settings. Together, they will unpack the challenges of data privacy, clinical safety, and ethical deployment, while sharing real-world insights and practical considerations for healthcare organisations on the AI journey.
Learn more about:
👉 Enhancing diagnostic accuracy and speed with AI
👉 AI in early detection and disease management
👉 Balancing innovation with patient safety and regulatory compliance
👉 Data governance, security, and transparency in AI systems
👉 Using AI to streamline healthcare administration and reduce operational costs
👉 Real-world applications and lessons from healthcare AI adoption
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and hear from leaders shaping the future of AI in healthcare.
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Speakers
Pritchard also led the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics CRM to streamline outpatient referrals, transitioning from manual processes to a fully digital workflow. This change significantly improved referral tracking and triage efficiency, with 97% of referrals triaged within five days as of August 2022 .
Recognized for his contributions, Pritchard was ranked 15th in the CIO50 Awards Australia 2024, highlighting his influence in driving innovation and digital transformation within the healthcare sector
His strategic focus on leveraging existing platforms and fostering collaboration has positioned Austin Health as a leader in healthcare innovation, particularly in integrating AI and digital tools to improve patient outcomes and staff workflows.
| A/Prof George Kong is a Melbourne-based glaucoma specialist surgeon and clinician-scientist with a strong focus on digital innovation and the safe integration of AI in healthcare. He is a consultant ophthalmologist at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and an Associate Professor at The University of Melbourne. He is the developer of Melbourne Rapid Fields (MRF), an AI-enabled, web-based visual field testing system that provides accessible, clinically validated glaucoma detection both in clinics and at home. He published extensively in basic sciences, clinical care and recent AI developments, including a recent review article on the use of artificial intelligence in glaucoma assessment, as well as a broader review on the safe and ethical deployment of AI technologies in healthcare settings. He is committed to advancing safe, evidence-based digital solutions that enhance access and quality of care in ophthalmology. |
| Tracey Evans is a visionary CIO at the forefront of digital transformation, known for driving large-scale change across complex, matrixed organizations. At the intersection of strategy and innovation, she harnesses disruptive and enabling technologies—such as AWS, Salesforce, SAP, Workday, Splunk, and Microsoft—to enhance business agility and deliver measurable outcomes. With a ‘culture first’ leadership style, Tracey empowers teams through right-sized technology frameworks that fuel innovation, close capability gaps, and unlock new growth opportunities. She brings extensive experience engaging with Boards and executive teams to translate strategic vision into operational reality. Drawing on a broad industry background—including digital services, financial services, professional services, and not-for-profit—Tracey offers an ‘outside-in’ perspective that’s uniquely suited to today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. Tenacious, collaborative, and always future-focused, she’s a catalyst for meaningful and sustainable transformation. |
Skilled in building strong relationships with stakeholders, she excels in presenting impactful communications to CxO-level executives. With expertise in data and AI strategies, operating models, governance, and cloud platforms, she helps clients uncover AI use cases for their businesses.
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