Digital Health Canada ATL24 Conference
Details
- Date:
- October 2
- Time:
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm ADT
Venue
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth
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240 Brownlow Avenue
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X6 Canada
Organizer
- MEMBER PRICE / NON-MEMBER PRICE
- $262 / $338
This event is sold out and the waitlist is closed.
Join us at the MeetUp the night before the conference for snacks and socializing. Register for the MeetUp here.
Digital Health Canada’s Atlantic Region Conference takes place on October 2, 2024 at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This annual one-day conference offers networking and learning for Atlantic Chapter members and digital health professionals from across the Atlantic Region.
Schedule
| 8:00 am |
Networking Breakfast |
| 8:45 am |
Opening Remarks
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| 9:00 am |
Nova Scotia: One Person, One RecordOne Person One Record (OPOR). The OPOR Program brings together IWK Health, Nova Scotia Health, Cyber Security and Digital Solutions, and the Department of Health and Wellness, all working towards improved patient care across the province. This session will reflect on all the work achieved to date and the exciting next steps ahead.
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| 10:10 am |
Virtual Emergency Care Across the Atlantic ProvincesThis Panel Discussion will explore the innovative use of telemedicine and digital health technologies to enhance emergency medical services in rural and urban communities. Experts from various healthcare sectors will discuss the implementation, challenges, and successes of virtual care platforms in delivering timely medical interventions. The panel will also address how these technologies are bridging gaps in healthcare access, improving patient outcomes, and reshaping the future of emergency care in the Atlantic region.
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| 11:00 am |
Networking Break |
| 11:20 am |
Patients FIRST, Technology SecondThis session is hosted by Baxter. This session will focus on the current realities facing healthcare providers at the local, provincial, and national levels while providing strategies for organizations to optimize investments made in digital technology through the integration of medical devices. This moderated panel discussion will allow the audience to hear the real life experiences of experts from across Canada as they have embarked on digital journeys keeping the patient first and technology second.
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| 11:20 am |
Leveraging AI to Empower Clinicians, Improve Outcomes, and Create a Sustainable Workforce for Healthcare PractitionersThis session is hosted by Oracle. AI has remarkable potential in healthcare, from improving care for individuals and populations to alleviating the daily burdens of our clinical workforce for greater sustainability. In this session, Dr. Jigar Patel will discuss how AI will help clinicians reinforce safe medical practices, improve patient outcomes, and create more personalized experiences for all. He will explore how AI-powered clinical automation, including voice recognition technology, is alleviating the administrative burden on physicians. Learning Objectives:
Attendees will learn how these innovations are helping physicians focus more on patient care, improving both their work-life balance and patient satisfaction.
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| 12:05 pm |
Networking Lunch |
| 1:05 pm |
Canada’s First Province-wide Care Coordination Centre (C3)Nova Scotia is at the forefront of health care innovation with the launch of Canada’s first province-wide Care Coordination Centre (C3), a transformative initiative designed to improve patient access to health services, improve provider experience, and achieve greater system efficiency. C3 leverages real-time data to facilitate collaboration among healthcare providers across the province. By integrating real-time information, C3 ensures timely coordination of patient care and flow through the system. This collaborative approach not only streamlines communication but also supports healthcare professionals with actionable insights and a unified platform, ultimately fostering a more effective and patient-centered experience.
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| 2:05 pm |
Collaborating Towards One Health Authority, One Patient, One Medical RecordNewfoundland and Labrador is transforming their digital health environment. We have big plans to transform patient care through a single patient record in all care centers the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. Join us for a discussion on data sharing, interoperability and transformation
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| 2:55 pm |
Networking Break |
| 3:15 pm |
Sustaining Atlantic CollaborationAn exciting approach that aims to foster regional cooperation in developing and implementing digital health strategies across the Atlantic provinces. This group will serve as a platform for healthcare leaders, policymakers, and digital experts to share insights, best practices, and lessons learned from their respective digital health initiatives. By working together, the collaborative will drive innovation, harmonize digital health policies, and make informed decisions that enhance patient care and system efficiency across the region.
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| 4:15 pm |
Closing Remarks
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Speakers
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Shannon Bott
Executive Director, Digital Health Canada
Read MoreShannon is the Executive Director of Digital Health Canada, the national association dedicated to connecting, inspiring, and empowering digital health professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare in Canada. With over 25 years of association experience in driving transformation and change management initiatives, Shannon plays a crucial role in implementing strategy, delivering programs and events, and supporting over 8,000 members across the country. Additionally, she serves as the Chair of the Board for the CSAE, the leading organization for association and not-for-profit professionals in Canada. Shannon's extensive experience and leadership have been instrumental in advancing the missions of both Digital Health Canada and CSAE.
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Lindsay Bertrand
Chief Clinical Information Officer, Nova Scotia Health Authority / IWK
Read MoreLindsay is a proven healthcare leader who is passionate about improving health outcomes by leveraging innovative solutions, patient/provider experience, and delivering exemplary care to all Nova Scotians. She has been the Chief Clinical Information Officer for Nova Scotia Health/IWK Health since 2022. In this role, she has worked to advance technology-enabled practice and, as one member of a Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) triad, has worked on patient and clinician-centred readiness for OPOR.
This work has been informed by her background as a clinician. A Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant by training, she spent 15 years in front-line, patient-facing care, both as a clinician and as a manager at IWK Health. Additionally, Lindsay holds a Master of Health Informatics from the University of Waterloo. She believes that Nova Scotia is poised to be a leader in digital health through a cohesive provincial strategy, pioneering novel workflows to meet population health needs.
Lindsay believes in servant leadership and is driven by building safety culture for patients and providers, breaking down silos, and health system transformation.
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Dr. Julie Maranda
Consultant Chief Medical Information Officer, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Read MoreDr. Julie Maranda is a bilingual family physician with over 25 years of experience in acute, community, urban, and rural settings. After attending McGill Medical School, she did residency at the University of Toronto where she completed fellowships in academics, in low-risk obstetrics, a Master’s in Health Science, and then went on to become the post-graduate program director at the University Health Network.
Occupying progressive leadership positions, she was chief-of-staff since 2013, and became Vice-President of clinical operations in 2019. She has also taken on many CEO portfolios while in these roles. In her executive functions she has been through several accreditation cycles with exemplary standing, helped lead her hospital through a major construction project, supervised occupational health and infection control practices throughout the pandemic, and implemented a regional electronic medical record system in Eastern Ontario achieving EMRAM 6.
Dr. Maranda is a fellow of the Canadian College of Family Physicians and graduated in 2021 from McMaster University with an eMBA specialized in digital transformation. As the interim CMIO for the Nova Scotia Health Authority she is now working on the One Person One Record CIS implementation.
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Jamey Martell
Senior Director, One Person One Record, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Read MoreJamey is a passionate and accomplished IT executive with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector. As a transformational leader, she excels in developing high-performing, accountable teams and fostering a culture of innovation. Known for her effective communication and strategic thinking, Jamey has a proven ability to translate complex business needs into technology solutions that enhance patient care.
Currently serving as the Senior Director for the One Person One Record initiative at Nova Scotia Health, Jamey leads the implementation and decommissioning of a number solutions to support the One Person One Record provincial vision. Jamey is partnered with Dr. Julie Maranda (interim CMIO) and Lindsay Bertrand (CCIO) as a triad leadership team.
Previously, Jamey held various leadership positions within across both public and private sector. Jamey holds a Master’s degree in Health Informatics from Dalhousie University and is certified in Project Management (PMP), Clinical Informatics (CPHIMS-CA) and holds the Certified Healthcare CIO designation.
Outside of her professional commitments, Jamey is dedicated to continuous learning and is actively involved in mentoring emerging leaders in healthcare IT. She is passionate about advocating for technology that supports equitable access to healthcare for all.
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Cynthia Clarke BSW, RSW, MPH
Director eHealth Clinical Programs, Community & Virtual Care, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, Digital Health Services
Read MoreCynthia (Cindy) is the Director of eHealth Clinical Programs for Community & Virtual Care with Digital health Services, Newfoundland & Labrador Health Services. She leads the team responsible for providing oversight and leadership of the Provincial Virtual Care Program, Pharmacy Network and Community/Public Health technical programs. In addition to extensive management experience, Cindy has a clinical-based background with 24 years in Mental Health and Addictions Services, having worked in many settings including community, inpatient, policy development, education and training. Her last role in Mental Health & Addictions Services before joining the NLCHI team was to lead the development, implementation and supervisory oversight of an inpatient additions Centre in Hr. Grace, NL. Cindy is a registered Social Work holding a Bachelor of Social Work and Masters in Public/Population Health from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
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Dr. Jan Sommers
Medical Director, Virtual Urgent Care and Virtual Emergency Care, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Read MoreDr Jan Sommers is an emergency physician working in regional and rural areas of Northern Nova Scotia for the past 18 years. As a virtual health innovator she has worked in virtual emergency medicine since 2020 and was appointed medical director for Virtual Urgent and Emergent Care in Nova Scotia in March of 2023. She is also the Zone Department Head for Emergency Medicine in Northern Nova Scotia which has allowed her to blend learnings from both the in-person and virtual health care environments. She is a graduate of Dalhousie University.
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Dr. Serge Melanson
Executive Clinical/Academic Head, Emergency Care, Horizon Health Network
Read MoreDr. Serge Melanson has been an emergency room physician at Horizon’s The Moncton Hospital since 2003, where he served as the Chief of Emergency Medicine (2012-2015) and Medical Chief of Staff (2015-2018). Dr. Melanson is the Co-founder/CEO of eVisitNB, is a former Chair of the Board for Legs for Literacy and is a former Board member of the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation and the New Brunswick Medical Society. Outside of medicine, he enjoys the coastal life in Dieppe/Shediac with his wife Margo Gautreau and enjoys swimming, cycling and skiing with their four children.
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Gillian Strudwick
Chief Clinical Informatics Officer and Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and Scientific Director (interim) of the Digital Innovation Hub CAMH
Read MoreGillian Strudwick is a Registered Nurse, holding the positions of Chief Clinical Informatics Officer and Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and Scientific Director (interim) of the Digital Innovation Hub. She is also an Associate Professor at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. Dr. Strudwick serves as a board member for AMS Healthcare and the Village Family Health Team. She is a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Nursing.
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Lyn Baluyot BScN, MHA
President and CEO, TransForm Shared Services Organization
Read MoreLyn has had an extensive career spanning over 25 years in healthcare leadership, encompassing roles as a nurse, administrator, and consultant. Leveraging her frontline expertise, she has steered multifaceted clinical transformations on a global scale, driven by a steadfast commitment to enhancing patient and provider experiences through optimal care and cutting-edge systems.
With a tenure of nearly two decades at Deloitte Consulting US and Deloitte Consulting Canada, Lyn transitioned to TransForm in 2018. There, she assumed responsibility for spearheading the Transformation Office, which included the management of clinical systems, including Oracle Health/Cerner, across the Erie St. Clair region. Her pragmatic yet collaborative approach was instrumental in orchestrating the successful rollout of e-VOLVE, the most expansive clinical transformation initiative in the former Erie St. Clair region. Notably, this included implementing the Cerner Millennium hospital information system amidst the challenges posed by a global pandemic.
Presently, Lyn serves as the co-chair of the Ontario Oracle Health Collaborative, representing 11 instances of Oracle Health spanning 63 hospitals. In this capacity, she co-leads with Project Amplifi in driving the implementation of Ontario eHUB, a pivotal health information exchange (HIE) linking hospitals utilizing Oracle Health and long-term care facilities. The Ontario eHUB facilitates seamless information exchange, empowering healthcare providers with essential insights to support patients throughout their care journeys.
Most recently, Lyn has had to manage through and lead the recovery after a cyber ransomware attack that impacted the five hospitals and TransForm and the patients, families and communities within Southwest Ontario. The team at TranForm in partnership with their members and vendors successfully restored over 150 systems in less than 10 months.
A perpetual learner, Lyn places great emphasis on staying abreast of technological advancements. She diligently fosters a culture of continuous learning within her team, promoting knowledge sharing to drive innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery.
Lyn holds a Master of Health Administration from Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Windsor.Read Less -
Margie Kennedy
Director of Transformation & Adoption/Education & Learning - OPOR Project
Read MoreMargie is an award-winning digital health leader, clinician, and researcher with more than 30 years’ experience across the healthcare continuum. Margie earned her PhD at the University of South Australia, Master of Nursing at Dalhousie University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Francis Xavier University, and a graduate diploma in Standards in Health informatics from the University of Sherbrooke. She also maintains multiple industry certifications including CPHIMS-CA, PMP, P2P, Prosci, and ITIL.
Margie has extensive experience across Canada and internationally as a leader in clinical transformation, stakeholder engagement, health information standards, and education, shaping how clinical professions and the healthcare sector adapt and evolve in the digital era. In addition to her roles as Past President of the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association, Margie is the Canadian Representative to the IMIA-NI, is the Vice Chair of Finance & Administration for the IMIA NI Board, and serves on numerous committees for CPHIMS-CA development and exams as well as the Advisory Board for SINI at the University of Maryland. She continues to publish and teach graduate courses in informatics, organizational change management, and nursing philosophy. The latest edition of Introduction to Nursing Informatics (5th edition) which she edits with Dr. Pamela Hussey, was released in late 2020.
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Dr. Jigar Patel
Senior Director in Product Management for Healthcare, Oracle
Read MoreDr. Patel is a Senior Director in Product Management for Healthcare with extensive expertise in the healthcare sector. This deep knowledge enables him to contribute significantly to services focused on creating value in Healthcare, particularly with a primary focus on Oracle Clinical Digital Assistant and next-generation cloud products. In his current role, he collaborates with product managers to develop, guide, and validate strategies in healthcare. Additionally, he works with customers to create various engagement programs, helps evangelize solutions, and develops external content tailored to the needs of buyers. Dr. Patel has been at Cerner/Oracle since 2007 and has a rich and extensive history in the client organization. He began his career at Cerner as a Physician Executive demonstrating solutions to new and existing clients. He has served as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Client Development East, Investor Owned (For Profit), Federal (Cerner Government Services (CGS)), and the Physician Alignment Organization (Physician Executive Group). While in CGS he served as the clinical leader for the Department of Defense and Veterans Administration teams. Most recently he rejoined the Investor Owned team and led the Value Care Team (VCT). The VCT is a novel client support model that covers the entire client lifecycle from sale to ongoing relationship. The VCT highlights client value stories across the entire portfolio of Oracle Cerner’s solutions and engagements by cultivating client relationships, understanding the client’s priorities, having deep solution knowledge, solving problems creatively, and using analytics to quantify the value. He has a passion for using the electronic health record (EHR) and associated technologies to benchmark and improve outcomes across all medical specialties and venues of care. He continues to drive intelligence within clinical workflows and support clinical reasoning utilizing data and analytics. He has represented client physicians and clinicians on multiple internal and external committees to influence and ensure today’s solutions are meeting the needs of care providers. Additionally, he has developed and led a number of Physician Programs to serve Cerner’s Physician Community with ongoing Cerner, Oracle, Informatics, and Healthcare education over his long career. Prior to joining Cerner, he was an Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center and Associate Medical Director of the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City. He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Doctorate (MD). He completed an internship in general surgery and residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at University Hospitals of Cleveland. He also completed a fellowship with Cleveland Citywide Transfusion Medicine. He is active in numerous industry and professional organizations and recently became a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association (FAMIA).
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Suzie Schmitz
Strategic Sales Executive, Oracle Health AI
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Erin O’Halloran
Vice-President and General Manager, Oracle Health Canada
Read MoreErin O’Halloran is the General Manager and Vice President for Oracle Health Canada, leading the
mission to create a human-centric healthcare experience powered by unified data. Erin oversees the
strategic development and delivery of the Oracle Health business in the Canadian market, focusing on
innovative strategies to modernize healthcare information and technology for our clients across the
country.
Erin leads a diversified and dynamic team that work alongside Canadian public sector organizations who
have or will be implementing Oracle Health solutions in their organizations and health systems to
improve care decisions, support whole-person care, and promote better experiences for patients,
clinicians, and staff with intuitive, intelligent healthcare technology solutions.
Erin is a dedicated and passionate healthcare executive with a focus on healthcare technology and digital
transformation strategy. Her passion for innovation and mission-driven approach fuels her work, where
she leads as a strategic thinker and connector. With a strong background in business development and
more than 20 years of experience spanning medical devices, biotech and life sciences, consulting and
healthcare technology, Erin is committed to leading change and fostering growth and innovation within
the healthcare industry.
In addition, Erin has worked as a college instructor and has a strong background and experience in adult
education, training, and facilitation. Erin has an MBA from Royal Roads University and an undergraduate
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Holly Monk
Patient Flow Manager, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Read MoreHolly began her career with Nova Scotia Health in 2012 as Registered Nurse and pivoted into the management sphere after completing her MBA in 2019. She then began to focus on Patient Flow Management, facilitating daily hospital bed demand including surgical, Emergency department and direct admissions requiring tertiary care. In the Fall 2022, she began working with C3 as a Provincial Flow Manager, assisting in GE tile technology implementation, monitoring Tertiary and Provincial program flow and assisting to create collaborative partnerships with all facilities within Nova Scotia Health to improve patient access.
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Jane Cooke
Interim Director - IMIT Core & PIEM, Nova Scotia Health Authority
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Amy Henderson
Senior Advisor, HIS Implementation Core HIS Implementation Digital Health, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Read MoreAmy Henderson is the Senior Advisor – Health Information System transformation at NL Health Services. Amy has 20 years of progressive career experience in the not-for-profit and public sectors. Amy previous role was Director of Digital Health for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, responsible for transforming the public health to a digital first workflow during the Covid-19 pandemic. In her role, Amy is responsible for transforming the NL Health Services into a digital forward organization.
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Colleen Rogers
Senior Director, Regional Engagement, Atlantic Canada Health Infoway
Read MoreThe Senior Director of Regional Engagement for Atlantic Canada with Canada Health Infoway, Colleen Rogers works collaboratively with government, health care organization, clinician and vendor partners to make health care more digital. A project management professional with 25+ years experience, Colleen is passionate about creating a more connected and collaborative health care system to deliver better health outcomes for Canadians. Throughout her career, Colleen has focused on the delivery of a variety of successful projects and programs in the areas of e-prescribing, EMR deployment and integration, telehealth / virtual care, and interoperability and infostructure. Colleen earned her Master of Health Services Administration degree from Dalhousie University and is also a graduate of the University of Toronto with a Master of Arts degree in Political Science.
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Christie Lutsiak
Executive Director, Digital Health, Department of Health and Wellness, Government of Nova Scotia
Read MoreChristie currently serves as the Executive Director of Digital Health at the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness. In this role, she provides strategic direction to align digital products, services, and platforms with the evolving needs and expectations of Nova Scotians and healthcare providers. With over 11 years of experience with the Government of Alberta, Christie played a pivotal role in shaping health research and innovation policy and strategy. As Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Branch, she offered critical strategic advice on complex research and innovation issues and collaborated with various partners to accelerate the adoption of transformative innovations within the healthcare system. Christie holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Alberta. Her strong foundation in healthcare delivery and scientific inquiry fuels her unwavering commitment to advancing innovations that enhance outcomes for patients, providers, and the healthcare system as a whole.
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Ryan MacNeil
Director, Digital Strategy & Governance System Integration Department of Health and Wellness, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Read MoreRyan MacNeil, who was recognized as the 2024 Digital Health Canada Leader of the Year, is an industrial engineer whose career is characterized by leadership roles in health transformation and digital health initiatives. Ryan possesses a health background working across the continuum of care within internal consulting, research and evaluation, a founding member of Innovation Hub and most recently, the leadership team within DHW. His notable strengths include his ability to break down complex problems into actionable strategic plans, innovative thinking, and effective leadership through significant change. Key achievements leading digital health initiatives include, but not limited to, YourHealthNS, VirtualCareNS Virtual Hallway, which have significantly improved healthcare access and efficiency in Nova Scotia.
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