Top Australian Healthcare Tech trends to watch in 2018

Strategic technology integration across AI, blockchain, and IoMT is set to transform Australian healthcare delivery in 2018.

Venture Insights · Venture Insights25 January 2018Period: 20188 min read

Last updated 10 June 2026

US$72bn↑

Global IoMT Market Size (2021 Forecast)

26.2%↑

CAGR for Global IoMT Market Growth

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Companies covered:SamsungCardioDiagnosticsGoogleDeepMind HealthIBMGarvan InstituteScalaMedHuaweiTonwo Health Clinic TechnologyGE HealthcareLamson

Abstract

This report analyses the five key technology trends set to disrupt the Australian healthcare sector in 2018. It highlights the shift from passive care to real-time, outcome-based provision driven by Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). With the global IoMT market forecast to reach US$72bn by 2021 at a CAGR of 26.2%, Australian providers are increasingly adopting smart hospital solutions and robotics to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Key Takeaways

The global IoMT market is forecast to reach US$72bn by 2021, expanding at a CAGR of 26.2%.
Digital mobile engagement between patients and providers is projected to increase by 50% by 2019.
Approximately 3,200 smart hospital beds are expected to be deployed across Australia and key Asian markets in 2018.

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The global Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) market is projected to reach US$72bn by 2021. This represents a significant growth trajectory with a CAGR of 26.2%, driven by the integration of AI and augmented reality into clinical environments.

Digital mobile engagement is forecast to increase by 50% by 2019. This surge is fueled by AI-driven tools that transition patients from passive recipients of care to active managers of their own health outcomes.

There are currently 3,200 smart hospital beds deployed across Australia, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia. This foundational infrastructure is critical for supporting the adoption of robotics and real-time data analytics in clinical settings.

Blockchain is moving into commercial reality by targeting operational inefficiencies and patient identity management. This technology is essential for securing data as the IoMT sector grows at its projected 26.2% annual rate.

Top Australian Healthcare Tech trends to watch in 2018

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