Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects more than 2.5 million Canadians, half of whom will not be properly diagnosed until they reach an advanced stage of the disease. Clinicians need easier point-of-care access to evidence-based information to support faster, appropriate diagnoses and improve patient health outcomes. The Evidence2Practice Ontario (E2P) program offers a free EMR-integrated […]
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 […]
In 2025, Digital Health Canada celebrates 50 years of connecting, inspiring, and empowering those enabling digital healthcare in Canada. In honour of Digital Health Canada’s 50th anniversary, we invite our members to a special interactive session with Digital Health Canada Board of Directors Vice-Chair Anne Forsyth and our newest Digital Health Canada Fellows: Hélène Clément, […]
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 […]
Are your healthcare facilities grappling with the challenges of overcrowded Emergency Departments (EDs), overburdened care providers, and limited patient access to timely care? These issues impact all stakeholders: patients struggle to access appropriate care, hospitals face heightened operational demands, and healthcare systems incur substantial costs due to non-urgent ED visits. This session will showcase the […]
Comprehensive assessments of motor function are crucial for effective decision-making in neuromuscular rehabilitation. This is particularly critical post-stroke, where personalized therapy drives an individual’s abilities to be ambulatory and return to their community in the short term and effectively use their upper limbs in the long term. Current clinical practice, however, relies on self-reporting, subjective […]
This compact virtual real-time series of courses will take learners through the core concepts of health informatics, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills required to succeed in the Canadian digital health landscape. Each session of this core health informatics learning series will be presented virtually by established Canadian digital health professionals with real-world […]
This compact virtual real-time series of courses will take learners through the core concepts of health informatics, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills required to succeed in the Canadian digital health landscape. Each session of this core health informatics learning series will be presented virtually by established Canadian digital health professionals with real-world […]
