Sentinel Healthcare Solutions is dedicated to transforming surgical care by addressing the critical challenge of reducing unsustainable costs and inefficiencies in healthcare systems. With a focus on minimising waste, which can cost between $1,000 to $5,000 per operation, our approach directly tackles the inefficiencies that compromise patient care and inflate expenses.
By integrating advanced digital solutions and strategic consultancy, we aim to streamline surgical workflows, enhance patient outcomes, and uphold value-based healthcare principles. Our expertise spans digital transformation, logistics, and process optimisation, making us pivotal in the healthcare sectors evolution.
Our Team
At Sentinel Healthcare Solutions, our team is spearheaded by seasoned clinicians deeply familiar with the nuances of surgical workflows. Possessing specialised knowledge in digital transformation, integration, and change management, we are wholeheartedly dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and advancing the sustainability of surgical practices. Our commitment extends beyond immediate concerns to the development of tangible, globally applicable solutions for health systems, ensuring a broad and lasting impact.
Get to Know the Experts
Ilija Oraceski
Co-Founder &
Chief Executive Officer
- Has held numerous senior roles within the Australasian banking industry over the last 15 years.
- Has a proven track record in the areas of FinTech, digital transformation, change management, digital security and integration.
- Successful entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio of companies.
Dr Matthew Read
MBBS, FRACS, PhD
Co-Founder &
Chief Medical Officer
- Academic surgeon with a strong interest in interventions that improve patient outcomes and the delivery of surgical care.
- Developed iRIS after completing a Clinical Innovation Fellowship through Swinburne University.
- Leads a research team focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in surgery.
- Has key roles within the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, The University of Melbourne and numerous international societies.
- Serves on the board of two charities and multiple companies as both Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer.
Assoc. Prof Chrys Hensman
MBBS, FRACS, MS
Partner & Advisor
- General and upper gastrointestinal surgeon with more than 30 years experience.
- Commitment to both surgical education and research has been recognised by numerous universities. Holds a conjoint Associate Professorship through Monash University, The University of Adelaide, Swinburne University and Oceania University of Medicine.
- Main areas of interest include quality improvement and new technologies for surgical education.
- Serves on key committees within the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the TGA and SAGES.
- Australian representative on MDEpiNet, a global public-private partnership that collates evidence and provides advice relating to novel medical devices.