Everlight Radiology 20:20 Vision - Sydney Panel Session

This session brings together clinical, industry, and technology leaders to explore how teleradiology has transformed over the past 20 years and where it’s headed next.

Our panel will reflect on the innovations, challenges, and defining moments that have shaped the field, from early digital workflows to today’s era of augmented intelligence.

We’ll discuss how AI is enhancing precision while supporting radiologist expertise; the evolving, flexible career models helping to address global burnout; and how data-driven insights are accelerating the shift toward more personalised, proactive patient care. The panel will also examine what it takes to deliver truly global diagnostic accessibility and world-class clinical clarity anywhere in the world.

Looking ahead, our radiologists, partners, and customers will share their perspectives on the next 20 years, highlighting the opportunities and breakthroughs that will define the future of teleradiology.

Caroline Rafferty

Everlight Radiology

Chief People Officer

Caroline Rafferty joined Everlight in 2023 as Chief People Officer, leading the organisation’s global people strategy, including Everlights Radiologist Value Proposition and our employee experience.

She is responsible for supporting Everlight’s radiologists and global support teams, ensuring colleagues across

With more than 15 years of experience in healthcare, Caroline is passionate about creating environments where great people can do their best work. She believes that strong cultures, engaged teams, and meaningful work experiences are fundamental to delivering outstanding outcomes.

Dr Jill Freyne

Amazon Web Services

Healthcare Industry Lead, ANZ

Dr Jill Freyne is an experienced industry leader with deep expertise spanning AI research, digital health innovation, and healthcare transformation.

As Healthcare Industry Lead for AWS Australia and New Zealand, Jill drives digital transformation and AI adoption across the healthcare sector, shaping industry strategy, forging partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem, and catalysing critical conversations on AI governance, transformative technologies, and workforce development.

Previously Deputy Chief Scientist at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, Jill brings extensive experience bridging healthcare innovation and technology enablement.

Dr Meredith Thomas

Everlight Radiology

Medical Director, ANZ

Clin Assoc Prof Meredith Thomas MBBS FRANZCR AFRACMA MHA MHPE Meredith is a practicing radiologist with special interests in Emergency and Trauma Radiology, Medical Education and Medical Governance.

After completing medical training, she worked for over a decade as a GP and ED clinician before specialising in radiology. She has held leadership roles in public teaching hospitals, including Unit Head for Emergency and Trauma Radiology.

A dedicated medical educator, Meredith has contributed extensively to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, serving in roles including Faculty Councillor, Chief Censor and Lead Examiner. She also oversees and actively participates in the delivery of undergraduate medical education and has spoken at national and international conferences.

Joining Everlight in 2017, she became Clinical Lead Mentoring in 2023, Clinical Director in 2024, and in 2026, Medical Director, ANZ and South Africa.

She is passionate about the role teleradiology, enabled by technology and AI, has in the provision of sustainable, equitable health care globally.