Digital Health InfoCast: Recent Episodes
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Canada Health Infoway’s Digital Health InfoCast brings health leaders and innovators together to explore a wide range of topics. New episodes released on Tuesdays.
Disabled Canadians are often underserved or overlooked in research studies, yet they comprise a significant portion of the population. Recently, digital health researcher Vic DaSilva evaluated the digital health experiences of Canadians with physical disabilities, using data from Infoway’s Canadian Digital Health Survey — today, we welcome him to the InfoCast to discuss his research and findings.
Further learning: Insights, Infoway's interactive research website
Digital Health InfoCast Episode 74: The Canadian Digital Health Survey - Methodology and Applications
Music: "Inspired" and "Long Road Ahead," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
Canada Health Infoway and the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) are co-leading a project to develop a modernized pan-Canadian organ donation and transplantation (ODT) data and performance reporting system by 2024. Today, we’ll learn more about the project, the partners involved and its potential impacts for Canadians and the health system.
Additional learning:
Infoway: Organ Donation & Transplation Data Management
CIHI: Pan-Canadian Organ Donation and Transplantation (ODT) Data and Performance Reporting System Project
Music: "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
The Global Digital Health Partnership held its 11th Summit June 21-23, 2023. This podcast episode takes you to the heart of Washington DC, sharing presentations, conversations and insights from the Summit.
Thank you to all who participated!
Learn more about the Global Digital Health Partnership, its members and work.
Catch up with more GDHP activities by tuning in to Episode 62: Live from the Global Digital Health Partnership Summit.
Music: "Inspired," "Beauty Flow," "Perspectives," "Ebbs and Flows," "Canon in D Major" and "Egmont Overture Finale," all by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons. Some sounds in this podcast provided by the Freesound Project.
Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
The e-Health Conference & Tradeshow connects professionals, organizations, patient partners and other stakeholders across the health ecosystem for conversations at the leading edge of digital health. This episode brings you to the heart of the conference experience with a range of perspectives and learnings: from the possibilities of AI, to interoperability improving the patient experience, to a conversation with the federal Minister of Health. Thank you to all who participated!
Music: "Inspired," "Beauty Flow," "A Very Brady Special," "Dream Culture," "The Parting," and Fanfare for Space," all by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons. Some sounds in this podcast provided by the Freesound Project.
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Today, we’re live at the e-Health Conference and Tradeshow! Join us to discuss meaningful engagement and collaboration with patient partners; diversity, equity and inclusion; and patient leadership in the acceleration of digital health. Welcome and thank you to e-Health patient partners Brenda Andreas, Louise Bird and Flavie Laliberté.
Music: "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
Join us for a virtual tour recorded live at our recent Projectathon event. Attila Farkas (Senior Director, Solution Management and Advisory Services) and guests turn a business lens on testing and conformance events.
Additional Resource: Pan-Canadian Interoperability Specifications on InfoScribe
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Each year, Canada Health Infoway conducts the Canadian Digital Health Survey to gain insights into Canadians’ attitudes and perceptions about digital health. Join Waldo Beauséjour and Sukirtha Tharmalingam from Infoway's Performance team to learn about the methodology, this survey’s place in the digital health research landscape, and how the findings can help shape Canadian digital health.
Learn more by visiting Infoway Insights, our interactive data and analytics hub.
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Building on the successes of the first pan-Canadian Projectathon event held in March 2022, Infoway, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, recently invited vendors to participate in the March 2023 Projectathon. Projectathons are an important step in testing and validation of a specification package – join Alexander Berler, Anne-Gaëlle Bergé and Daniel Berezeanu to learn more about these events and the value in participating.
Additional resource: Infoway’s Projectathon 2023: Building Blocks towards Connected Care (blog post)
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We went behind the scenes at Infoway’s 2023 Projectathon event to learn about current interoperability initiatives and to get a glimpse at the journey ahead. What impacts will improved interoperability have for patients, clinicians and the health system? Join Infoway's own Michael Green, Abhi Kalra and Attila Farkas for three insightful conversations!
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The artificial intelligence landscape is dynamic, with the potential to support health system activities in various ways — and that includes mental health care. We join Dr. Lydia Sequeira (Research Fellow, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Canada Health Infoway) and Maureen Abbott (Manager, Access to Quality Mental Health Services, Mental Health Commission of Canada) to explore different use cases for AI in mental health care, benefits and challenges, and practical resources.
Please note that this episode includes brief references to suicide and suicidal ideation, within the context of the broader mental health care landscape.
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
Further Learning:
The digital and artificial intelligence (AI) mental health certificate (CAMH)
Toolkit for Implementers of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care (Infoway)
MHCC e-Mental Health (MHCC)
e-Mental Health Implementation E-Modules (MHCC, with CAMH)
The Uses and Trends of Artificial Intelligence Reports (MHCC in collaboration with CADTH)
- Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Services: An Environmental Scan
- Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Services: A Literature Review
- Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Services: Results From a Literature Review and an Environmental Scan
Delivery of Compassionate Mental Health Care in a Digital Technology–Driven Age: Scoping Review (JMIR article)
New media have opened a plethora of ways to share digital health knowledge and connect professionals across the health ecosystem. In our Season Three finale, we reflect on how podcasts can assist in knowledge translation for digital health, best practices for those looking to start their own podcasts, and how the digital health conversation has evolved over the InfoCast’s three seasons.
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
Additional resources:
Article: Digital Health Value Realization through Active Change Efforts
Article: The Evolution of the Quintuple Aim
Podcast: Episode 57: The Art of Digital Health Study Design
Extend your knowledge: Infoway is pleased to join the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition as a collaborating organization. Learn more by visiting the conference website.
Canada Heath Infoway recently commissioned Environics Research to generate insights on the current state of interoperability across care settings in Canada. We discuss the study findings — and how to move forward from here. Welcome to Rowan Sarty (Program Manager, Drug Information System, Government of Nova Scotia), Vijay Wadhawan (Vice President, Health and Wellness, Environics Research), and Simon Hagens (Senior Director, Performance Analytics, Canada Health Infoway).
Learn more about the Canadian Interoperability Landscape Study:
- Executive Summary
- Canada's Interoperability Landscape: Digital Health Leaders' Perspectives
- 2022 Canadian Interoperability Landscape: A Survey of Clinicians
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Interoperability means that information can flow seamlessly and securely between different systems. What work is underway to advance connected care, what can we learn from similar initiatives happening internationally, and what does it all mean for citizens?
Steven Posnack (Deputy National Coordinator, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology), Michael Green (President & CEO, Canada Health Infoway) and guest host Shelagh Maloney (EVP, Engagement & Marketing, Canada Health Infoway) discuss the current state of digital health and strategies for driving interoperability forward.
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
Patient partners play an essential role in health system transformation. In this special episode, we catch up with a panel of patient partners to explore the perspectives and experiences that patient partners bring to the table, key takeaways from the Infoway Partnership Conference and advice for getting involved in this work. Thank you to Anne O'Riordan, Flavie Laliberté, Arun Bala and Sandra Ketler!
Additional resources/learnings: Patient Advisors Network, Patient Voices Network and the Centre of Excellence on Partnership with Patients and the Public.
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
It’s an exciting time for digital health — so this is a good opportunity to take the pulse and see what’s working well. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the digital health “wins” that we’re currently seeing across the country, and what can we learn from these successes.
Thank you to Medtronic Canada for sponsoring this episode!
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area with considerable potential for health care. But to assist with the effective delivery of care, AI needs to align with principles of due diligence, equity and harm mitigation. In today’s episode, we’ll explore opportunities arising from health AI research and data science, related ethical considerations and strategies to help maximize the benefits to patients while mitigating unintended consequences.
Thank you to Roche Canada for sponsoring this episode!
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Les changements climatiques représentent la plus grande menace pour la santé mondiale du 21e siècle. Dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui, Waldo Beauséjour (analyste principal, Inforoute Santé du Canada) et Dre Annie Lalande (Département de chirurgie et Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Université de la Colombie-Britannique) parleront du rôle des technologies dans la création d'un réseau de la santé plus écologique ainsi que des liens entre les changements climatiques et la santé humaine.
Thème musical : « Inspired », de Kevin MacLeod, sous une licence de Creative Commons.
L’Info-Balado sur la santé numérique est produit par Inforoute Santé du Canada, et ses droits sont réservés sous une licence de Creative Commons.
For pharmacies, new technologies have enabled new ways to work, collaborate and connect with patients. With Shelita Dattani (Vice President, Pharmacy Affairs, Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada) and Tarek Hussein (Owner and Manager, Weller Pharmacy; Kingston, ON), explore how pharmacy has changed and expanded, and why the pharmacy’s “digital toolbox” needs to grow in step with its evolving role.
Learn more about PrescribeIT®, Canada's electronic prescription service.
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
The Global Digital Health Partnership is an international collaboration to support digital health knowledge sharing across the globe. In this special documentary podcast, we take you to the 10th GDHP Summit, held recently in Rotterdam. Hear international perspectives on digital health, soak up the summit atmosphere and celebrate Digital Health Week with us! #ThinkDigitalHealth
Music: "Inspired," "Americana," "Numinous Shine," "Evening Melodrama" and "The Curtain Rises," all by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Some sounds in this podcast provided by the Free Sound Project. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
The health care landscape has been undergoing rapid change, particularly when it comes to clinical collaboration and the sharing of health information. What can we do to support clinicians? Join Dr. Fred Melindy (Director, eDOCSNL, at the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information) and Janet Guevara (Director, Privacy, Canada Health Infoway).
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Virtual care doesn’t just help to keep Canadians healthy — it can help improve the planet’s health as well. How can we measure the environmental impact of virtual care and what might that mean for the health system going forward? Join Dr. Nicole Simms (Executive Lead and Regional Coordinator (Central Canada), CASCADES; Centre for Sustainable Health Systems, University of Toronto), Bobby Gheorghiu (Director, Analytics, Canada Health Infoway) and Stella Guo (Analyst, Canada Health Infoway).
Check out the Infoway Virtual Care Benefits Calculator and the CASCADES Virtual Care Carbon Accounting Tool.
You can also learn more about the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health, and international work towards environmentally sustainable health systems.
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The health system has undergone significant change as new technologies are introduced — and so has academia. Medical schools are evolving to prepare their students for an increasingly connected, digitized world. What’s new on medical curricula, and how are educators and students embracing the change?
Join Dr. Sharon Domb (Family Physician, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre), Tara Upshaw (medical student, University of Calgary) and Dr. Rashaad Bhyat (Clinician Lead, Canada Health Infoway).
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
An interoperable health system is one in which data can flow seamlessly and securely...but how does interoperability work hand in hand with privacy? We explore how interoperability and privacy support each other with Infoway's own Dr. Rashaad Bhyat (Clinical Lead) and Janet Guevara (Director, Privacy).
Download Privacy as an Enabler: Sharing Personal Health Information for Interoperability Primer and Best Advice: Advanced and Meaningful Use of EMRs.
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
An interoperable health system is one in which data can flow seamlessly and securely...but how does interoperability work hand in hand with privacy? We explore how interoperability and privacy support each other with Infoway's own Dr. Rashaad Bhyat (Clinical Lead) and Janet Guevara (Director, Privacy).
Download Privacy as an Enabler: Sharing Personal Health Information for Interoperability Primer and Best Advice: Advanced and Meaningful Use of EMRs.
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
Research and evaluation are essential for deepening our understanding of digital health, but how do you most effectively design, implement, and share a research study? Explore research processes and considerations with Dr. Lydia Sequeira, CIHR Health System Impact Fellow and instructor at the Michener Institute and University of Toronto.
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
Research and evaluation are essential for deepening our understanding of digital health, but how do you most effectively design, implement, and share a research study? Explore research processes and considerations with Dr. Lydia Sequeira, CIHR Health System Impact Fellow and instructor at the Michener Institute and University of Toronto.
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
Has increasing digital health adoption been equitable, and has it led to equitable health outcomes? What is the relationship between health equity and digital health literacy?
We're recording virtually from the 2022 eTELEMED Conference! Waldo Beauséjour (Senior Analyst, Canada Health Infoway) and Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas (Head of Blended Learning and Digital Learning and Development Lead, Health Education England) share findings from Canada and the U.K., and then sit down with our producer for a roundtable discussion.
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Virtual care is here to stay - but we need to ensure that health care providers and patients alike are supported in adopting it. Canada Health Infoway and Healthcare Excellence Canada partnered on the Clinician Change Management project, which included the Clinician Change Virtual Care Toolkit and the Virtual Care Together Design Collaborative. In Part 2 of this two-part series, we welcome Design Collaborative participants Dr. Kendall Ho, Anne-Marie Jamin and Harleen Chohan from the InterCultural Online Health Network (iCON) to discuss their experiences with the collaborative, the philosophy of meeting people where they are at, and the importance of embedding equity into virtual care.
Download the Clinician Change Virtual Care Toolkit.
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Virtual care is here to stay - but we need to ensure that health care providers and patients alike are supported in adopting it. Canada Health Infoway and Healthcare Excellence Canada partnered on the Clinician Change Management project, which included the Clinician Change Virtual Care Toolkit and the Virtual Care Together Design Collaborative. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we welcome Design Collaborative participants Dr. Sakina Walji, Patricia O'Brien and Dr. Jay Shaw to discuss their experiences and the importance of embedding equity into virtual care.
Download the Clinician Change Virtual Care Toolkit.
Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
Throughout the pandemic, Infoway regularly suveyed Canadians about their use of virtual care. Our Performance Analytics team digs deep into the data to find out what the numbers might tell us about the future of virtual care in Canada.
Explore the full findings on Infoway Insights, our interactive data and analytics hub!
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As access to mental health care continues to be a challenge across the country, digital interventions have shown considerable promise. Dr. Gillian Strudwick (Independent Scientist & Chief Clinical Informatics Officer, CAMH) and Dr. Lydia Sequeira (Postdoctoral Fellow, CAMH & Canada Health Infoway) lead through the potential and considerations for text-based mental health supports.
Learn more:
Mental Health Commission of Canada 2017 Environmental Scan of e-Mental Health Services in Canada
Hope by CAMH app
Be SaskWell
e-Mental health data on Infoway Insights
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Earlier this year, Infoway hosted the first pan-Canadian Projectathon with support from IHE Catalyst. Participating vendors worked to test and improve the pan-Canadian Patient Summary interoperability specifications. But what is it really like to participate in a Projectathon? Get the details with Attila Farkas (Canada Health Infoway), Dr. Alexander Berler (IHE Catalyst), Dr. Shane McNamee (SmileCDR) and Josh Diaz (Cerner). Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
Quantum computing has wide-reaching implications for health care, with potential risks to the safety of patient data. Our expert panel explores how we can mitigate these risks and maximize the benefits of quantum. Join Dr. Michele Mosca, Dr. Peter Vaughan and guest host Brad Keates!
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Artificial intelligence is poised to make big impacts in health care - but Canadians have many questions about identifying and mitigating its risks. In this special epsiode, Carole Piovesan, managing partner at INQ Law and global leader in AI, shares her thoughts on a variety of audience questions. Thank you to all listeners who submitted their questions to the InfoCast. Please note that while the topics we dicuss on this episode may cover legal topics, the material presented on this podcast should not be interpreted as providing specific legal or professional advice.
Be sure to catch the full Infoway Artificial Intelligence Webinar Series and download the Toolkit for AI Implementers in Health Care.
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Medical clinic managers are key members of the health system, with a unique perspective on how digital tools and technology are transforming care. Today, members from the Medical Group Management Association of Canada join the virtual studio. Thank you to Karen Majerly, Lisa Lamothe, Ngozi Anyaduba and Kristen Penick for the discussion! Learn more about the Medical Group Management Association of Canada and its upcoming events!
Be sure to visit Infoway Insights for more data on use and perceptions of digital health.
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In our Season Three opening episode, we explore the role of innovation in health care, the importance of collaboration, and how to measure the impacts. Join Louise Agersnap, Head of Innovation at the World Health Organization and Karlee Silver, co-CEO, Grand Challenges Canada. Would you like to learn more about health innovation and leading practices? Subscribe to Infoway's monthly Digital Health Infowatch newsletter.
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PrescribeIT® is Canada’s national e-prescribing service, enabling prescribers and pharmacists to transmit prescriptions directly from an electronic medical record to the pharmacy management system (PMS) of a patient’s preferred pharmacy.
How can modernized prescribing practices improve patient care and experiences? Join the discussion with Lynn Cooper, Research and Education Director at the Canadian Injured Workers’ Alliance, and Dr. Rashaad Bhyat, Clinician Lead, Canada Health Infoway!
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AI is making a significant impact on the delivery of health care. In this special episode, we explore how harnessing AI can lead to better health outcomes, the technology underlying AI-assisted diagnostics and considerations for health leaders as we move into the next chapter of health care. Thank you to MCI Onehealth, sponsors of this episode.
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Machine learning, digital studies and other advances in computing are creating new opportunities for rapid health research and analysis. Join Dr. Michael Brudno (Chief Data Scientist, UHN Digital) and Bobby Gheorghiu (Director, Analytics, Canada Health Infoway) for a conversation about how “digital” digital health research is benefiting the health system, considerations when working with AI and building equity into research studies.
Keep up with the UHN DATA Team and their projects, and be sure to explore Infoway's data on the Insights website!
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The International Patient Summary—what is it, how are other countries using it, and is it valuable for Canadians? The answers to these questions and more will be discussed by a panel of industry experts at this webinar originally hosted by Digital Health Canada. Be sure to download the white paper, "The Value of the International Patient Summary in Canada."
We invite you to a virtual briefing session about the PS-CA and its public review cycle. Please register and join us on February 2, 2022 to learn how you can contribute.
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As we kick off 2022, how can health care technology leaders look to tackle key challenges including privacy, data interoperability and cybersecurity? We’re diving into evolving health policy and privacy governance, the status of data interoperability and how we can leverage cybersecurity lessons from other sectors. Join Lisa Carroll (Public Sector Lead, Microsoft) and Abigail Carter-Langford (Chief Privacy & Security Officer and Executive Vice President, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Canada Health Infoway).
Thank you to Microsoft, sponsors of this episode. To continue learning from leaders across the Canadian healthcare ecosystem, we invite you to register for the Microsoft Cloud Digital Series for Healthcare.
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The lack of interoperability between Canadian health systems has long plagued patients and clinicians. In the wake of the pandemic, it’s time for a rethink. Join us for a deep dive with Dr. Shez Partovi, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at Philips.
Thank you to Philips, sponsors of this episode.
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The health system has changed rapidly with the widespread adoption of virtual care. But new technologies and new opportunities also bring new expectations. Underlying assumptions around health system roles, access and experiences are shifting. We examine the forces at play and explore ways in which the health system might meet Canadians’ evolving expectations.
Thank you to TELUS Health, sponsors of this episode.
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As we look beyond the pandemic, it’s clear that digital health literacy is becoming indispensable for patients, families and caregivers. Explore resources, tips and hopes for the future with patient partners Cindy Lapeña and Anne O’Riordan and Angela Jonsson, Infoway's Senior Director, Stakeholder Engagement.
Be sure to visit Infoway's Digital Health Learning Program and the Virtual Health Research Group!
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When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, clinicians rapidly adopted virtual care to help keep themselves and their patients safe. Nearly two years later, how has clinicians’ use and perception of virtual care changed? Physicians Dr. Amanda Condon, Dr. Soreya Dhanji and Dr. Rashaad Bhyat share their experiences and look to the future.
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The online world has helped us stay connected, even when we’ve had to be apart. But whether we’re having a virtual visit with our primary care provider or shopping for the latest smart pedometer, it’s important to make sure that we are staying safe and secure online. Our expert panel shares their tips.
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The pandemic has taken an unprecedented toll on those who deliver care. What are the unique mental health challenges that clinicians are facing, and how can technology help connect them to support? Tim Rice, CEO, The Rounds, and family physicians Dr. Robert Sealey and Dr. Rashaad Bhyat join us for this important conversation.
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Technology has revolutionized how we work, communicate and socialize. But what’s on the horizon for health care? Join Aneesh Chopra, former Chief Technology Officer for the United States, and Infoway's Brad Keates, Senior Director, Innovative Technologies to explore futures in heath technology.
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Innovative technologies like AI are creating new opportunities for the health system — and new ethical considerations as well. How do we maximize the benefits of new technologies, while mitigating harms and unintended consequences? Join Infoway CTO Mario Voltolina and MIT scholar and former White House technology advisor, Dr. R. David Edelman.
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In May 2021, Canada Health Infoway and the Canadian Medical Association partnered to conduct a national survey to explore the use of virtual care by physicians. Dr. Ann Collins (President, CMA) and Michael Green (President & CEO, Infoway) unpack the survey findings at the recent Infoway Partnership Series session, in a conversation led by Sukirtha Tharmalingam (Manager, Evaluation Methods, Infoway).
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The COVID-19 pandemic triggered rapid adoption of virtual care as Canadians needed to stay physically apart. But how might virtual care fit into a post-pandemic health system? Join Infoway's Barry Burk, Executive Vice President, Virtual Care Programs, and Shannon MacDonald, Managing Director, Accenture to discuss key considerations for sustaining virtual care over the long term.
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Last year, Canada Health Infoway engaged in a consultative process to start a national dialogue about how to achieve the best future for Canada’s health system. Recently, Infoway’s Shelagh Maloney, Dr. Zayna Khayat from SE Health, and Lisa Purdy from Deloitte Canada shared their insights at a C.D. Howe Institute event: Reimagining the Future of Canada’s Health Systems.
Follow @CDHoweInstitute on social media and visit www.cdhowe.org to learn more and view upcoming events.
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Canada has been an early leader in the AI space and there is no shortage of activity flourishing across the country. Today, we welcome Fanny Sie from Roche Canada and Indu Navar of Everything ALS to talk about machine learning and the End ALS Kaggle Challenge.
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As more Canadians pursue careers in digital health and health informatics, it’s important that Canada has the academic programs to support their growth. Leading the way is the University of Victoria School of Health Information Science, a school that is building up the next generation of digital health leaders and innovators. We sit down with founding director Professor Denis Protti, current director Professor Andre Kushniruk and Infoway's Simon Hagens.
Learn more about the school, its programs and offerings, and be sure to follow @uvic_healthinfo on Twitter.
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Research and knowledge sharing are vital aspects of advancing digital health. JMIR Publications helps scientists to disseminate innovations, ideas, protocols, and research results to the widest possible audience. We're pleased to welcome Dr. Gunther Eysenbach, founder, editor, and publisher of JMIR Publications, along with Simon Hagens, Senior Director, Performance Analytics, Canada Health Infoway.
Learn more about submitting your article to JMIR Publications and browse the Canada Health Infoway e-Collection!
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The social determinants of health are the social and economic factors that have an influence on a person's health. Inequities occur when a person experiences poorer outcomes and quality of care based on who they are, where they live or what they have. But how do we integrate this data into digital health systems?
We're joined by Infoway's Waldo Beauséjour, Marcy Antonio (PhD Candidate at the University of Victoria) and Dr. Annalijn Conklin (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia).
Be sure to visit the Social Determinants of Health working group on InfoCentral!
Learn more about digital health equity in Infoway's recent study: Digital Health Equity Analysis: Access to Electronically-Enabled Health Services.
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As more Canadians adopt digital health tools, how we think about care delivery is changing. In the conclusion to our two-part episode, Dr. Michelle Grinman and Dr. Shauna Tierney discuss how hospital-level care can be provided in patients' own homes, and the benefits afforded by this model of care. Listen to the first part of our discussion in Episode 25.
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As more Canadians adopt digital health tools, how we think about care delivery is changing. In this two-part episode, Dr. Michelle Grinman and Dr. Shauna Tierney join us to discuss how hospital-level care can be provided in patients' own homes.
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According to Infoway research, today 65% of Canadians would use virtual visits instead of in-person visits for a prescription renewal.
That’s just one statistic from Infoway’s new research website, which covers a wide range of digital health topics. Bobby Gheorghiu and Barry Xu discuss why it's important to have digital health research available to inform policy decisions, help accelerate adoption of digital health and fuel innovation.
Visit Insights today to explore the range of data! (The French-language site is available here.)
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In this episode, we open our second podcast season with a thank you to the Digital Health InfoCast's guests and listeners, and a brief reflection on World Health Day 2021.
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In the conclusion to our first season, Dr. Rashaad Bhyat rejoins the Digital Health InfoCast to discuss the virtual care landscape, one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. This conversation touches on emerging best practices, the importance of virtual care research and an evidence-based approach - and reasons to hope.
Additional reading: "Patient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Use of Virtual Care," by A. Wong, R. Bhat, S. Srivastava, L. Boissé Lomax, and R. Appireddy, in the Journal of Medical Internet Research 2021;23(1):e20621.
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A key component of digital health is interoperability: the ability for different devices and systems to communicate seamlessly with each other, enabling the flow of data. Interoperability is achieved through different health standards. Join Ron Parker (Chair, HL7 Canada Affiliate, and Co-Chair, HL7 International Council) and Infoway standards experts Joel Francis and Joanie Harper, as they explore HL7, FHIR and other standards used in health care.
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When it comes to mental health support, connection is critical. In this episode, we discuss research trends in e-mental health, and learn how virtual care can improve access and facilitate connections for families and individuals alike. Join the conversation with Infoway's Fraser Ratchford and Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie, President and co-founder of the Strongest Families Institute.
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The rapid implementation of virtual care has changed Canadian health care - but how do we measure its impacts and evaluate its benefits? Dr. Sacha Bhatia, cardiologist, researcher and Chief Medical Innovation Officer at Women's College Hospital, joins Infoway's Simon Hagens for a discussion about virtual care research.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more Canadians are turning to mental health supports. In this episode, we explore a specialized field within mental health: perinatal mental health. Learn how digital tools are supporting pregnant people and new parents with Dr. Ariel Dalfen, Head of the Perinatal Mental Health and Perinatal Mental Health Telemedicine Programs at Mount Sinai Hospital.
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In part two of our conversation, three clinicians look ahead to digital health in 2021, discussing possible futures for virtual care and offering advice to their past selves.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Natasha Deshwal, Dr. Ramana Appireddy and Dr. Rashaad Bhyat to share their experiences and insights. Be sure to tune in to Episode 16 for Part One of our conversation.
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With 2020 drawing to a close, three clinicians reflect on their successes and challenges in implementing virtual care, responses to COVID-19 and Canada's shift towards digital health. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Natasha Deshwal, Dr. Ramana Appireddy and Dr. Rashaad Bhyat to share their experiences and insights.
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Curious about e-prescribing? Wondering about the details, or its impact on your workflow? With "Ask a Peer," we're connecting you with fellow experts who have already begun their journey with PrescribeIT®, Canada's national e-prescribing service. Join us as pharmacist Andy Donald and family physician Dr. Daniel Pepe answer your questions and share their experiences.
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have increasingly embraced a “virtual first” approach to their health care. While virtual care uptake has been rapid, can it be sustained beyond the current health crisis?
We are joined by Susan Anderson (TECHNATION), Colin Hung (Healthcare IT Today, ventureLAB), and Shelagh Maloney (Canada Health Infoway). Enjoy Digital Health Week, and #ThinkDigitalHealth.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted significant uptake of virtual care. In this conversation, originally aired on the PATIENT podcast series, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute sits down with Infoway's Shelagh Maloney and Dr. Rashaad Bhyat to discuss virtual care's benefits, considerations, and how we can adapt to the change.
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Connecting to people with similar lived experiences can be an important aspect of mental health support. Join Fraser Ratchford and Mike Herrell, Provincial Peer Support Coordinator at CHANNAL, as they discuss how digital health solutions can help improve access to care and enable connections between peers.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought sweeping change to the health system, including metal health care. Many organizations are utilizing digital health solutions to help ensure that Canadians can access the care they need. In this episode, join CAMH's Dr. David Gratzer and Dr. Gillian Strudwick, and mental health coach Moshe Sakal, to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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In late 2019, Canada Health Infoway embarked on a large-scale public consultation with Canadians from every walk of life and in every province and territory. "A Healthy Dialogue" solicited Canadians' hopes, concerns and expectations for their health system, through two rounds of consultation: before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Jodi Shanoff from Environics Research and Infoway's Jane Holden share an exclusive early look at the project's findings.
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« Tu peux parler de n’importe quoi. N’importe quand. Pour n’importe quelle raison. »
Tel-jeunes/LigneParents offre un counseling gratuit et confidentiel aux jeunes du Québec et à leurs parents. Accessible par téléphone, clavardage, message-texte ou courriel, Tel-jeunes/LigneParents écoute sans juger, procure un soutien émotionnel et permet de trouver une réponse à ses questions. Dans cet épisode, Myriam Brel, d’Inforoute, discute avec Vanessa Blouin, directrice qualité, performance et partenariats, au sujet de l’historique de Tel-jeunes/LigneParents, de sa mission et de son utilisation des technologies pour aider les familles à traverser la crise de la COVID-19.
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Digital health is a global mission, with countries around the world introducing digital solutions. This episode brings an in-depth snapshot of the NHSX just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Simon Eccles joins Infoway's Shelagh Maloney to discuss the NHSX's five missions and how the UK's experiences can apply to Canada's digital health journey. Key themes of interoperability empowerment are strikingly resonant.
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We live in an increasingly interconnected world - both online and off. What happens in health care affects other systems as well, including natural ones. What impact might virtual care have on the environment? How can we build environmentally sustainable health systems?
Join us for a deep dive into new research with Canada Health Infoway's Bobby Gheorghiu and Waldo Beauséjour, and Dr. Nicole Simms from the Centre for Sustainable Health Systems.
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Digital health brings new opportunities, but also new challenges, particularly with regards to social determinants of health and inequalities in access to care. How will digital health affect vulnerable populations? How can we make a positive difference? Canada Health Infoway's Dr. Rashaad Bhyat sits down with Dr. Jeff Turnbull, Dr. Andrew Boozary and Dr. Tracie Rising for an in-depth discussion.
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“There's only one person that the system needs to be interoperable with. And that's the patient.” In this round table discussion, Aidan Scott (Speakbox), Annette McKinnon (Patient Advisors Network) and PJ Mierau (Patient Critical Co-op) share their insights on patient empowerment within the health care system. Hear how technology can centre the patient experience, and why it's essential to have the patient voice at every table.
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Since 1989, Kids Help Phone has offered free, 24/7 mental health support to Canada's young people. Tune into this discussion with Kids Help Phone's Alisa Simon to learn more about how digital health can support youth mental health, alongside an in-depth look at Crisis Text Line powered by Kid Help Phone, an innovative new texting service available to young people across Canada.
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Results from the Commonwealth Fund Survey of Primary Care Physicians were released earlier in 2020, providing a snapshot of the virtual tools used by clinicians immediately before the COVID-19 crisis. In this episode, Canada Health Infoway's Simon Hagens and Tracy Johnson from the Canadian Institute for Health Information discuss the survey's findings and its implications for the delivery of health care in Canada.
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The world has changed overnight as a result of the current health crisis. Which areas of digital health are having a significant impact on the response to COVID-19? In this bonus episode, podcast producer Katie Bryski explores three priority areas in digital health.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is putting extraordinary pressure on Canada's health care system. Today we'll be joining the C.D. Howe Institute for a webinar as our expert panel shares the ways in which virtual care is building capacity and delivering care to patients safely and effectively. Our panelists include Dr. Edward Brown, Michael Green and Dr. Philip Lam, with the discussion chaired by William B.P. Robson.
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As we face new challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, health care providers are finding new ways to make sure their patients get the care they need. It isn't business as usual for healthcare right now, but it might just be business as virtual.
Dr. Rashaad Bhyat shares his front line experience with virtual care. Learn about virtual care's benefits for patients and the health system, its impact on workflows and how Canadian health care providers are rising to meet unprecedented challenges.
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Digital Health InfoCast brings digital health leaders and innovators together to explore a wide range of topics.