New funding for high-tech health system solutions

15/05/2025

Six innovative projects have received $3 million through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund’s Targeted Call – Health System Solutions program.

Each project aims to improve patient outcomes and health system efficiency across Western Australia, with the funding enabling partnerships between researchers, health providers and industry leaders.

The projects address key healthcare challenges, identified by health leaders, including:

  • telehealth ultrasound services for better pre-natal care in regional WA
  • AI-tools to streamline orthopaedic surgery and waitlists
  • advanced diagnostic technology.

All will work to improve healthcare delivery, reduce hospital wait times and delays, increase system sustainability, and ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.

All projects underwent a rigorous application process, with input from WA health experts on both concept papers and proposals.

Each project will be rolled out in partnership with broader health, research and community sectors in the months ahead.

Recipients of the FHRI Fund Targeted Call – Health System Solutions program grants are:

Activity lead Activity title Responsible entity Funding awarded
 Dr Francesco De Toni  Enhancement and validation of the SMHS Digital Companion for Surgical Patients  South Metropolitan Health Service  $498,920
 Dr Simon Kavanagh  Implementation of CellaVision digital morphology in PathWest regional laboratories  PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA  $500,000
 Mr Matt Menezes  Addressing orthopaedic surgical pathways through AI-driven triage and waitlist solutions at EMHS  Arkahna Pty Ltd  $486,351
 Dr Michael O’Sullivan  Statewide Expansion of Virtual Immunology Clinic for General Practice (VIC-GP) for Infants and Young Children  South Metropolitan Health Service  $496,599
 Ms Emma Rooney  My Emergency Visit (MEV) – Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) Emergency Department (ED) Pilot  North Metropolitan Health Service  $500,000
 A/Professor Jared Watts  Connected Care: Advancing Maternal-Fetal Health with Telehealth Ultrasound Across Western Australia  WA Country Health Service  $466,466

 
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Last Updated: 27/05/2025