AI Scribes from Evaluation to Adoption
Digital Health in Canada
AI scribes have been piloted in multiple provinces and territories – but what’s the verdict so far? We explore the data, the potential impacts…and the balance between hype and hope. Guests: Dr. Onil Bhattacharyya, Frigon Blau Chair in Family Medicine Research and Director, Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health Systems Solutions and Virtual Care Simon Hagens, Consultant; Adjunct Professor, University of Ottawa Learn More: (WIHV) Summary: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:16 Introduction to AI Scribes 00:28 Meet the Experts: Dr. Onil Bhattacharyya and Simon Hagens...
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Transforming Health Data, Transforming Canada
Digital Health in Canada
What is possible if we unlock the full potential of health data in Canada? Across the digital health sector, organizations are striving to move us from silos to seamless systems. In today’s conversation, two leaders share what excites them about this transformation, what’s at stake, and what it means for our health – and our health systems. Guests: Dr. Anderson Chuck, President & CEO, Canadian Institute for Health Information Dr. Fahad Razak, co-founder, GEMINI; Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics, University of Toronto Learn More: Episode...
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Beyond Innovation: Digital Health Startups and Purpose
Digital Health in Canada
What does it really take to build a digital health start-up—and not just survive, but truly thrive? Two leaders at the forefront of digital health innovation unpack the lessons behind the buzz, what it takes to grow a business with purpose—and evolve as a leader along the way. Guests: Mark McAllister, CEO and co-founder, VeroSource Solutions John Sinclair, President & CEO, Novari Health Learn More: Episode Summary 00:52 Introducing the Guests: Mark McAllister and John Sinclair 01:29 John Sinclair's Career Journey 02:32 Mark McAllister's Career Journey 04:42 Challenges in the...
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AI in Action - Transforming Clinical Care
Digital Health in Canada
Under the hype, what’s really happening with AI adoption in Canadian health care? The AI in Action: Transforming Clinical Care Across Canada Working Group recently completed a first-of-its-kind environmental scan of AI-driven clinical initiatives in Canadian health care delivery. Two leaders share what they found, why it matters, and what it means for you – today and tomorrow. Guests: Dr. Tania Tajirian, Chief Health Information Officer and Chief of Hospital Medicine, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Dr. Angel Arnaout, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Provincial Health...
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Unleashing Collective Impact for Health Data Transformation
Digital Health in Canada
Scroll LinkedIn, watch a webinar, or attend a conference – and you’ll hear many ideas for how we can improve Canada’s health data landscape. But how do we move from conversation to change? Two health leaders share a collaborative model to bridge idea, strategy, and action. Guests: Dr. Ewan Affleck, Chair, Networked Health - AB Claire Snyman, Chair, Networked Health – BC Learn More: Summary: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:13 Claire Snyman's Journey 03:17 Ewan Affleck's Journey 06:12 The Creation of Networked Health 07:49 The Collective Impact Model 09:31...
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Untangling the Information Ecosystem - Health, Media, and the Public
Digital Health in Canada
Digital health journalism plays a crucial role in shaping how the public understands and engages with health innovation. In this episode, we sit down with two journalists to explore the stories behind the stories – and untangle the complex relationship between health, media, and the public. Guests: Chris Hannay, Health Business Reporter, Globe and Mail Nick Tsergas, Editor, Canada Healthwatch Learn More: Chris Hannay, The Globe and Mail, April 4, 2025 " Samantha Edwards, The Globe and Mail, April 4, 2025 Canadian Medical Association: Summary: 00:00 Introduction to...
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Setting the Winning Conditions for AI-Powered Healthcare
Digital Health in Canada
Digital Health Canada's Setting the Winning Conditions for AI-powered Healthcare report summarizes actionable insights from interviews with eight leading healthcare organizations implementing AI. In this episode, we dive into those conditions and their implications—learning what sets winning AI implementations apart. Guests: Muhammad Mamdani, Vice President of Data Science and Advanced Analytics, Unity Health Toronto Ted Scott, Vice President Innovation and Partnerships, Hamilton Health Sciences Learn More: Episode Summary 01:16 Meet the Experts: Career Journeys 03:00 Challenges in...
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Special Edition: Live from the e-Health Conference
Digital Health in Canada
It's a special edition of Digital Health in Canada! Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the 25th e-Health Conference and Tradeshow. Get all the conference buzz, insights, and highlights, and find out why this is the place to be if you're a digital health professional. Thank you to everyone who participated in this episode's interviews! Learn More: Episode Summary: 00:44 Behind the Scenes at eHealth 2025 01:10 On the Spot Interviews: First Impressions 05:27 Memories and Milestones: Past Presidents Speak 12:51 Patient Partners and Their Impact 13:29 Conversations...
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Create Today, Celebrate Tomorrow - Digital Health Canada is 50!
Digital Health in Canada
Digital Health Canada turns 50 this year! This season on the podcast, we are exploring how far we’ve come and re-imagining where we can go next – as an association and a sector. To kick off the party, we welcome two Digital Health Canada presidents, from the association’s early and current days. Guests: Denis Protti, Professor Emeritus, Health Information Science, University of Victoria Chris Carvalho, CEO, Carveira Group Consulting Inc. Learn More: Episode Summary: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:22 Celebrating 50 Years of Digital Health Canada 00:47 Meet the Presidents:...
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International Digital Health – Learnings for Canada
Digital Health in Canada
Interoperable? Try international. Join this continent-crossing conversation as we explore international digital health strategies and what learning about other countries’ health systems can teach us about our own. Guests: Derek Ritz, Principal Consultant, ecGroup Inc. Liz Keen, Head of Clinical Governance - Transformation and Innovation, Infosys Consulting Learn More: Episode Summary: 00:00 Introduction to Digital Health in Canada 00:44 Guest Introductions: Derek Ritz and Liz Keen 01:45 Career Journeys in Digital Health 06:43 Global Perspectives on Healthcare Systems 11:09...
info_outlineData drives our health system – and digital health research is a formidable engine for innovation! In today’s episode, we explore how research turns into impact, knowledge spurs action, and what leaders need to know to support the next generation of digital health professionals.
Guests:
- Dr. Kimberlyn McGrail, Professor, UBC School of Population and Public Health; CEO and Scientific Director, Health Data Research Network Canada
- Dr. Tracie Risling, Associate Dean of Innovation, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; president-elect, Canadian Nurses Association
Learn more:
- Canadian Medical Association 2025 Health and media annual tracking survey
- World Economic Forum: Global Risks Report 2025
Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.
Summary:
00:00 Introduction to Digital Health in Canada
01:43 Guest Journeys: From Journalism to Nursing and Beyond
03:55 Mentorship and Inspiration in Academia
07:45 Learning from Students: Fail Space and Connectivity
14:02 Impact of Research on Policy and Practice
16:30 Knowledge Mobilization and Applied Health Research
27:52 Equity and Access in Digital Health
35:30 Key Messages for Health Research Enthusiasts
38:42 Conclusion and Reflections