There is a paramedic shortage in Saskatchewan. The Government of Saskatchewan has allocated $10.8 million in the 2022-23 budget to fill more Emergency Medical Services positions, mainly in rural and remote areas. However, barriers to licensure limit workforce supply. Paramedic assessments are limited to on-site evaluation, posing undue burden and financial risk to applicants, especially […]

Disconnected care remains a major challenge in healthcare, limiting seamless communication and collaboration among providers, patients, and community resources. Bridging this gap requires innovative solutions rooted in interoperability and a user-centric approach to product design and development. By focusing on the needs of patients, providers, and administrators, we can create solutions that are not only […]

How to Empower People to Drive Sustainable Digital Transformation Understand how fostering trust, relationships, and education can enable meaningful adoption of digital health systems and improve clinician and patient experiences. How to Optimize Processes for Efficient and Resilient Digital Health Systems Explore strategies to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and build sustainable infrastructures that enhance […]

Nova Scotia is leading the way in Canada to truly empower and enable citizens to access their health information anywhere, any time through the YourHealthNS app. This represents a significant milestone in advancing connected data sources and systems through data interoperability standards. Nova Scotia is accelerating progress as per the Canada Health Infoway Pan-Canadian Interoperability […]

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. For decades, the gold-standard test used to diagnose CAD was invasive coronary angiography (ICA). However, nearly half of the patients who receive ICA are found to have either no disease or non-significant CAD, meaning that while they receive a definitive diagnosis, they do not […]

Physician shortages pose a critical challenge in rural and remote hospitals across B.C., leading to diversions, closures, and operational challenges. Our presentation will provide an overview of an innovative and collaborative approach to addressing physician shortages in BC: Virtual MRP for Mid-Sized Hospitals. The Virtual MRP (Most Responsible Provider) for Mid-Sized Hospitals model integrates virtual […]