Bill S-5, the Connected Care for Canadians Act, aims to improve the secure and timely exchange of health information across Canada’s health system. The legislation would require health IT vendors to adopt common technical and data standards and prohibit practices that block the secure flow of health information. As part of Health Canada's commitment to […]
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), in partnership with Digital Health Canada, is pleased to present the CXO Forum to be held on March 31 – April 1, 2026, in Kelowna, BC. Themed Winning Conditions for Healthcare AI – The Nexus of Technology, Compassion, and Resource Optimization, this Forum will present an opportunity for […]
Patient attachment remains one of the most pressing challenges facing primary care systems today. Across jurisdictions, growing numbers of unattached patients, increasing administrative burden, and workforce constraints are putting pressure on providers and health systems to find new approaches to improving access and continuity of care. Once patients are attached, clinicians must quickly review and […]
Where AI Scribes Break Today AI scribes are scaling rapidly—but “good enough” documentation can introduce real clinical, legal, and equity risk, especially in specialty and complex care. Improving the Input: FirstHx FirstHx addresses this at the source by improving the clinical context fed into a scribe. Patients complete adaptive, evidence-based clinical interviews before the visit, […]
Will Falk discusses his new CSA Public Policy Centre paper, “A Complement, Not a Substitute: Generative AI’s Role in Canadian Healthcare in 2026.” The paper’s central argument is simple: the bigger risk now is moving too slowly. Clinicians are already using generative tools for documentation and information retrieval. Patients are using them to get […]
Facing growing workforce pressures, our organization took action by piloting patient self-check-in kiosks to enhance data accuracy, reduce staff burnout, and empower patients. Over six months, adoption, staff experience, and workflow dependencies were analyzed. Findings revealed critical insights into digital readiness and change management. Key lessons highlighted the need for clear expectations, staff engagement, and […]
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Unlock the value of legacy data with Enterprise Content Management (ECM). Learn how to archive, access, and analyze information while driving smarter insights. Discover powerful ECM tools that simplify governance through retention policies and automated workflows - helping your organization stay efficient, compliant and future-ready.
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Physician burnout and workforce attrition threaten the sustainability of rural healthcare. Hybrid care models, where virtual physicians support on-site teams in real time, reduce workload and improve professional well-being. Drawing on preliminary evidence from partnered hospitals and 2024 national provider survey results, findings show improved morale, work-life balance, and coverage stability. These results establish a […]
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As artificial intelligence rapidly moves from experimentation to real-world deployment in healthcare, leaders across Canada are grappling with a critical question: how do we ensure these technologies are implemented safely, ethically, and in ways that deliver meaningful value? This webinar brings a global perspective to that challenge. Join us for a timely and thought-provoking conversation […]
