Disabled Canadians are often underserved or overlooked in research studies, yet they comprise a significant portion of the population. Recently, digital health researcher Vic DaSilva evaluated the digital health experiences of Canadians with physical disabilities, using data from Infoway’s Canadian Digital Health Survey — today, we welcome him to t…

Canada Health Infoway and the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) are co-leading a project to develop a modernized pan-Canadian organ donation and transplantation (ODT) data and performance reporting system. Today, we’ll learn more about the project, the partners involved and its potential impacts for Canadians and the health system. A…

The Global Digital Health Partnership held its 11th Summit June 21-23, 2023. This podcast episode takes you to the heart of Washington DC, sharing presentations, conversations and insights from the Summit. Thank you to all who participated! Learn more about the Global Digital Health Partnership, its members and work. Catch up with more GDHP activit…

The e-Health Conference & Tradeshow connects professionals, organizations, patient partners and other stakeholders across the health ecosystem for conversations at the leading edge of digital health. This episode brings you to the heart of the conference experience with a range of perspectives and learnings: from the possibilities of AI, to interop…

Today, we’re live at the e-Health Conference and Tradeshow! Join us to discuss meaningful engagement and collaboration with patient partners; diversity, equity and inclusion; and patient leadership in the acceleration of digital health. Welcome and thank you to e-Health patient partners Brenda Andreas, Louise Bird and Flavie Laliberté. Music: "Insp…

Join us for a virtual tour recorded live at our recent Projectathon event. Attila Farkas (Senior Director, Solution Management and Advisory Services) and guests turn a business lens on testing and conformance events. Additional Resource: Pan-Canadian Interoperability Specifications on InfoScribe Music: "Inspired" and "Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod,…

Each year, Canada Health Infoway conducts the Canadian Digital Health Survey to gain insights into Canadians’ attitudes and perceptions about digital health. Join Waldo Beauséjour and Sukirtha Tharmalingam from Infoway's Performance team to learn about the methodology, this survey’s place in the digital health research landscape, and how the findin…

Building on the successes of the first pan-Canadian Projectathon event held in March 2022, Infoway, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, recently invited vendors to participate in the March 2023 Projectathon. Projectathons are an important step in testing and validation of a specification package – join Alexander Berler, Anne-Gaëlle…

We went behind the scenes at Infoway’s 2023 Projectathon event to learn about current interoperability initiatives and to get a glimpse at the journey ahead. What impacts will improved interoperability have for patients, clinicians and the health system? Join Infoway's own Michael Green, Abhi Kalra and Attila Farkas for three insightful conversatio…

The artificial intelligence landscape is dynamic, with the potential to support health system activities in various ways — and that includes mental health care. We join Dr. Lydia Sequeira (Research Fellow, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Canada Health Infoway) and Maureen Abbott (Manager, Access to Quality Mental Health Services, Mental …

New media have opened a plethora of ways to share digital health knowledge and connect professionals across the health ecosystem. In our Season Three finale, we reflect on how podcasts can assist in knowledge translation for digital health, best practices for those looking to start their own podcasts, and how the digital health conversation has evo…

Canada Heath Infoway recently commissioned Environics Research to generate insights on the current state of interoperability across care settings in Canada. We discuss the study findings — and how to move forward from here. Welcome to Rowan Sarty (Program Manager, Drug Information System, Government of Nova Scotia), Vijay Wadhawan (Vice President, …

Interoperability means that information can flow seamlessly and securely between different systems. What work is underway to advance connected care, what can we learn from similar initiatives happening internationally, and what does it all mean for citizens? Steven Posnack (Deputy National Coordinator, Office of the National Coordinator for Health …

Patient partners play an essential role in health system transformation. In this special episode, we catch up with a panel of patient partners to explore the perspectives and experiences that patient partners bring to the table, key takeaways from the Infoway Partnership Conference and advice for getting involved in this work. Thank you to Anne O'R…

It’s an exciting time for digital health — so this is a good opportunity to take the pulse and see what’s working well. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the digital health “wins” that we’re currently seeing across the country, and what can we learn from these successes. Thank you to Medtronic Canada for sponsoring this episode! Music: "Inspired," …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area with considerable potential for health care. But to assist with the effective delivery of care, AI needs to align with principles of due diligence, equity and harm mitigation. In today’s episode, we’ll explore opportunities arising from health AI research and data science, related ethical considerations and s…

Les changements climatiques représentent la plus grande menace pour la santé mondiale du 21e siècle. Dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui, Waldo Beauséjour (analyste principal, Inforoute Santé du Canada) et Dre Annie Lalande (Département de chirurgie et Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Université de la Colombie-Britannique) parleron…

For pharmacies, new technologies have enabled new ways to work, collaborate and connect with patients. With Shelita Dattani (Vice President, Pharmacy Affairs, Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada) and Tarek Hussein (Owner and Manager, Weller Pharmacy; Kingston, ON), explore how pharmacy has changed and expanded, and why the pharmacy’s “digi…

The Global Digital Health Partnership is an international collaboration to support digital health knowledge sharing across the globe. In this special documentary podcast, we take you to the 10th GDHP Summit, held recently in Rotterdam. Hear international perspectives on digital health, soak up the summit atmosphere and celebrate Digital Health Week…

The health care landscape has been undergoing rapid change, particularly when it comes to clinical collaboration and the sharing of health information. What can we do to support clinicians? Join Dr. Fred Melindy (Director, eDOCSNL, at the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information) and Janet Guevara (Director, Privacy, Canada Health In…

Virtual care doesn’t just help to keep Canadians healthy — it can help improve the planet’s health as well. How can we measure the environmental impact of virtual care and what might that mean for the health system going forward? Join Dr. Nicole Simms (Executive Lead and Regional Coordinator (Central Canada), CASCADES; Centre for Sustainable Health…

The health system has undergone significant change as new technologies are introduced — and so has academia. Medical schools are evolving to prepare their students for an increasingly connected, digitized world. What’s new on medical curricula, and how are educators and students embracing the change? Join Dr. Sharon Domb (Family Physician, Sunnybro…

An interoperable health system is one in which data can flow seamlessly and securely...but how does interoperability work hand in hand with privacy? We explore how interoperability and privacy support each other with Infoway's own Dr. Rashaad Bhyat (Clinical Lead) and Janet Guevara (Director, Privacy). Download Privacy as an Enabler: Sharing Person…

Research and evaluation are essential for deepening our understanding of digital health, but how do you most effectively design, implement, and share a research study? Explore research processes and considerations with Dr. Lydia Sequeira, CIHR Health System Impact Fellow and instructor at the Michener Institute and University of Toronto. Music: "In…

Has increasing digital health adoption been equitable, and has it led to equitable health outcomes? What is the relationship between health equity and digital health literacy? We're recording virtually from the 2022 eTELEMED Conference! Waldo Beauséjour (Senior Analyst, Canada Health Infoway) and Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas (Head of Blended Learning and…

Virtual care is here to stay - but we need to ensure that health care providers and patients alike are supported in adopting it. Canada Health Infoway and Healthcare Excellence Canada partnered on the Clinician Change Management project, which included the Clinician Change Virtual Care Toolkit and the Virtual Care Together Design Collaborative. In …

Virtual care is here to stay - but we need to ensure that health care providers and patients alike are supported in adopting it. Canada Health Infoway and Healthcare Excellence Canada partnered on the Clinician Change Management project, which included the Clinician Change Virtual Care Toolkit and the Virtual Care Together Design Collaborative . In…

Throughout the pandemic, Infoway regularly suveyed Canadians about their use of virtual care. Our Performance Analytics team digs deep into the data to find out what the numbers might tell us about the future of virtual care in Canada. Explore the full findings on Infoway Insights, our interactive data and analytics hub! Music: "Inspired," by Kevin…

As access to mental health care continues to be a challenge across the country, digital interventions have shown considerable promise. Dr. Gillian Strudwick (Independent Scientist & Chief Clinical Informatics Officer, CAMH) and Dr. Lydia Sequeira (Postdoctoral Fellow, CAMH & Canada Health Infoway) lead through the potential and considerations for t…

Earlier this year, Infoway hosted the first pan-Canadian Projectathon with support from IHE Catalyst. Participating vendors worked to test and improve the pan-Canadian Patient Summary interoperability specifications. But what is it really like to participate in a Projectathon? Get the details with Attila Farkas (Canada Health Infoway), Dr. Alexande…

Quantum computing has wide-reaching implications for health care, with potential risks to the safety of patient data. Our expert panel explores how we can mitigate these risks and maximize the benefits of quantum. Join Dr. Michele Mosca, Dr. Peter Vaughan and guest host Brad Keates! Music: "Inspired" and "Highlight Reel" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed …

Artificial intelligence is poised to make big impacts in health care - but Canadians have many questions about identifying and mitigating its risks. In this special epsiode, Carole Piovesan, managing partner at INQ Law and global leader in AI, shares her thoughts on a variety of audience questions. Thank you to all listeners who submitted their que…

Medical clinic managers are key members of the health system, with a unique perspective on how digital tools and technology are transforming care. Today, members from the Medical Group Management Association of Canada join the virtual studio. Thank you to Karen Majerly, Lisa Lamothe, Ngozi Anyaduba and Kristen Penick for the discussion! Learn more …

In our Season Three opening episode, we explore the role of innovation in health care, the importance of collaboration, and how to measure the impacts. Join Louise Agersnap, Head of Innovation at the World Health Organization and Karlee Silver, co-CEO, Grand Challenges Canada. Would you like to learn more about health innovation and leading practic…

PrescribeIT® is Canada’s national e-prescribing service, enabling prescribers and pharmacists to transmit prescriptions directly from an electronic medical record to the pharmacy management system (PMS) of a patient’s preferred pharmacy. How can modernized prescribing practices improve patient care and experiences? Join the discussion with Lynn Coo…

AI is making a significant impact on the delivery of health care. In this special episode, we explore how harnessing AI can lead to better health outcomes, the technology underlying AI-assisted diagnostics and considerations for health leaders as we move into the next chapter of health care. Thank you to MCI Onehealth, sponsors of this episode. Mus…

Machine learning, digital studies and other advances in computing are creating new opportunities for rapid health research and analysis. Join Dr. Michael Brudno (Chief Data Scientist, UHN Digital) and Bobby Gheorghiu (Director, Analytics, Canada Health Infoway) for a conversation about how “digital” digital health research is benefiting the health …

The International Patient Summary—what is it, how are other countries using it, and is it valuable for Canadians? The answers to these questions and more will be discussed by a panel of industry experts at this webinar originally hosted by Digital Health Canada. Be sure to download the white paper, "The Value of the International Patient Summary in…

As we kick off 2022, how can health care technology leaders look to tackle key challenges including privacy, data interoperability and cybersecurity? We’re diving into evolving health policy and privacy governance, the status of data interoperability and how we can leverage cybersecurity lessons from other sectors. Join Lisa Carroll (Public Sector …

The lack of interoperability between Canadian health systems has long plagued patients and clinicians. In the wake of the pandemic, it’s time for a rethink. Join us for a deep dive with Dr. Shez Partovi, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at Philips. Thank you to Philips, sponsors of this episode. Music: "Inspired" and "Beauty Flow," by Kevin MacL…

The health system has changed rapidly with the widespread adoption of virtual care. But new technologies and new opportunities also bring new expectations. Underlying assumptions around health system roles, access and experiences are shifting. We examine the forces at play and explore ways in which the health system might meet Canadians’ evolving e…

As we look beyond the pandemic, it’s clear that digital health literacy is becoming indispensable for patients, families and caregivers. Explore resources, tips and hopes for the future with patient partners Cindy Lapeña and Anne O’Riordan and Angela Jonsson, Infoway's Senior Director, Stakeholder Engagement. Be sure to visit Infoway's Digital Heal…

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, clinicians rapidly adopted virtual care to help keep themselves and their patients safe. Nearly two years later, how has clinicians’ use and perception of virtual care changed? Physicians Dr. Amanda Condon, Dr. Soreya Dhanji and Dr. Rashaad Bhyat share their experiences and look to the future. Music: …

The online world has helped us stay connected, even when we’ve had to be apart. But whether we’re having a virtual visit with our primary care provider or shopping for the latest smart pedometer, it’s important to make sure that we are staying safe and secure online. Our expert panel shares their tips. Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed …

The pandemic has taken an unprecedented toll on those who deliver care. What are the unique mental health challenges that clinicians are facing, and how can technology help connect them to support? Tim Rice, CEO, The Rounds, and family physicians Dr. Robert Sealey and Dr. Rashaad Bhyat join us for this important conversation. Music: "Inspired," by …

Technology has revolutionized how we work, communicate and socialize. But what’s on the horizon for health care? Join Aneesh Chopra, former Chief Technology Officer for the United States, and Infoway's Brad Keates, Senior Director, Innovative Technologies to explore futures in heath technology. Music: "Inspired" and "Highlight Reel," by Kevin MacLe…

Innovative technologies like AI are creating new opportunities for the health system — and new ethical considerations as well. How do we maximize the benefits of new technologies, while mitigating harms and unintended consequences? Join Infoway CTO Mario Voltolina and MIT scholar and former White House technology advisor, Dr. R. David Edelman. Musi…

In May 2021, Canada Health Infoway and the Canadian Medical Association partnered to conduct a national survey to explore the use of virtual care by physicians. Dr. Ann Collins (President, CMA) and Michael Green (President & CEO, Infoway) unpack the survey findings at the recent Infoway Partnership Series session, in a conversation led by Sukirtha …

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered rapid adoption of virtual care as Canadians needed to stay physically apart. But how might virtual care fit into a post-pandemic health system? Join Infoway's Barry Burk, Executive Vice President, Virtual Care Programs, and Shannon MacDonald, Managing Director, Accenture to discuss key considerations for sustaining v…

Last year, Canada Health Infoway engaged in a consultative process to start a national dialogue about how to achieve the best future for Canada’s health system. Recently, Infoway’s Shelagh Maloney, Dr. Zayna Khayat from SE Health, and Lisa Purdy from Deloitte Canada shared their insights at a C.D. Howe Institute event: Reimagining the Future of Can…