Australia’s growing digital and connected health sector will be further aligned with the more mature biotech sector after ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation organisation, has signed a partnership with AusBiotech, the nation’s leading biotechnology industry body.

Bronwyn Le Grice, ANDHealth Chief Executive Officer, said that the partnership would enhance collaboration on shared interests and policy matters as well as supporting ongoing industry innovation.

“Digital and connected health is the fastest growing field in health and life science technology, outpacing the more mature medical devices and pharmaceutical sectors. It makes this a timely opportunity for ANDHealth and AusBiotech to work closer together to maximise the health and economic benefits from this emerging sector possible for all Australians,” Ms Le Grice said.

“The future of healthcare is digital and that is spreading across all streams of health and life sciences. This partnership will show the benefits of collaboration across different sectors to continue to position Australia as a leading research, innovation and commercialisation player on the global health and medical technology stage.”

Rebekah Cassidy, Chief Executive Officer of AusBiotech, reinforced that the opportunity to collaborate will deliver benefit for both sectors.

“This agreement between AusBiotech and ANDHealth represents a significant step forward in our commitment to supporting digital innovation, technology development and commercialisation within the life sciences sector. y collaborating, we can unlock new opportunities for innovation and support Australian biotech and medtech companies seeking to thrive on the global stage,” Ms Cassidy said.

"The rapid pace of digital and technological advancements demands that our homegrown life sciences companies stay at the forefront of the digital revolution. This partnership with ANDHealth signals our commitment to prioritising knowledge-sharing for the benefit of our members and the entire sector.”

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