Events

Canadian healthcare systems are grappling with growing backlogs, limited access to primary care, and the need for better continuity of care, especially following hospital stays. At the same time, improving patient experience and engagement is essential for sustainable care delivery. Automation offers valuable lessons in reducing administrative burdens, streamlining workflows, and supporting both clinicians and […]

Empowering Future Digital Health Leaders: Transitioning from Classroom to Career Driving the Future of Digital Health is a virtual event presented over two half-days with the goal of bridging the gap between academic study and professional practice in digital health. This conference will bring together emerging professionals, students, and industry leaders to explore critical topics […]

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have improved information access and care continuity. Despite the benefits of EHRs, Health Canada acknowledges the difficulties healthcare clinicians face in sharing or accessing information due to a lack of EHR interoperability. The lack of interoperability across settings can lead to unnecessary duplication of diagnostic testing, longer wait times, and extended […]

Digital Health Canada invites you to join this transformative webinar on November 20th, led by Zen Tharani, with expert panelists Gina Uppal and Steph Rebello. In the face of ongoing debates and the erosion of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) as a fundamental aspect of healthcare, this webinar addresses why DEI is critical in digital […]

The Centre for Effective Practice has launched the AI Learning Centre, a living resource designed to enhance AI literacy among Ontario’s primary care practitioners and support informed AI usage in clinical practice. The webinar will use common practitioner questions to highlight key AI Learning Centre content, including: What’s the risk level for using AI to […]

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 […]

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 […]