Qualifications

BAppSc, MBA, M-eHealth, PhD Candidate

Biography

Anton Cush is a PhD candidate at The University of Queensland, based at the Centre for Online Health. His doctoral research focuses on improving communication between patients and doctors in emergency departments using AI-powered medical history tools. Through his work with the "VitalStory" platform, Anton aims to improve the accuracy and completeness of medical histories gathered in high-pressure environments.
 
Anton has experience in digital health innovation, telehealth program development, and patient journey optimisation. He has previously held leadership roles in industry settings, driving advancements in healthcare delivery through alternative care models, AI integration, and regulatory alignment.
 
Before beginning his PhD, Anton worked on initiatives, including commercialising telehealth technologies, improving operational efficiency, and expanding healthcare access through digital tools. His areas of expertise include digital health strategy, patient safety, clinical education, and the application of large language models in healthcare settings.
 
Anton is particularly interested in how technology can address systemic inefficiencies in healthcare, from emergency department delays to broader challenges in patient care. His work reflects a commitment to improving patient experiences, reducing clinician workload, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the healthcare system.

Publications

Will we trust AI to reduce Emergency Department overcrowding?
Cush, Anton (2022). Will we trust AI to reduce Emergency Department overcrowding?. Journal of the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth 10 e7 . https://doi.org/10.29086/JISfTeH.10.e7

Telehealth implementation and adoption
Cush, A. (2014). Telehealth implementation and adoption. Med-e-Tel 2014, Luxembourg, 9-11 April 2014.

An investigation into store and forward telehealth adoption in Australia
Cush, Anton (2014). An investigation into store and forward telehealth adoption in Australia. Journal of the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth 2 (1) 29-39.

Telehealth commercialisation: an investigation into store and forward payment.
Cush, Anton, Edirippulige, Sisira, and Kambouris, Peter (2013). Telehealth commercialisation: an investigation into store and forward payment. Health Informatics Conference 2013, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 15-18 July 2013. Australia: CSIRO.
 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3083-0684