Episode 43: The Value of the International Patient Summary in Canada
Release Date: 02/01/2022
Episode 74: The Canadian Digital Health Survey — Methodology and Applications
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Each year, Canada Health Infoway conducts the 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 , our interactive data and analytics hub. Music: "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright...
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Episode 73: An Insider’s Look at Projectathons and Connectathons
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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: (blog post) Music: "Inspired" and "Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is...
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Episode 72: Advancing Interoperability at the 2023 Projectathon!
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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! Music: "Inspired" and "Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.
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Episode 71: AI Tools for Mental Health Care
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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, and ) and Maureen Abbott (Manager, Access to Quality Mental Health Services, ) 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...
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Episode 70: New Media for New Health Systems — Digital Health Podcasting
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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. ...
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Episode 69: New Horizons in Canada's Interoperability Landscape
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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: Music: "Inspired," by Kevin...
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Episode 68: Digital Health Leaders' Perspectives on Connected Care
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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...
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Episode 67: Patient Partner Perspectives - Live from the Infoway Partnership Conference
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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: , and Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright...
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Partnership Series: A Digital Health Pulse Check
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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 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.
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Partnership Series: Perspectives on AI from Medical Affairs
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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 for sponsoring this episode! Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is...
info_outlineThe 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.
Music: "Inspired" and "Highlight Reel," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons.
Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.