With hospitals under strain and demand for care rising, Amplar Health CEO Robert Read is driving a national shift – scaling virtual, home-based, and preventative care to ease pressure on the system and improve patient outcomes.

By combining data, technology, and multidisciplinary teams, Amplar Health is creating scalable alternatives to hospital care. It’s a shift focused on prevention, personalisation, and system-wide impact.

According to Robert, virtual nursing is a key enabler of better patient outcomes and more scalable care. While the same clinician can’t be available 24/7, Robert believes small, consistent teams working across specific residential aged care homes help build trust and continuity.

“They’re really an augmentation of the on-the-ground team,” he explai