Episode 43: The Value of the International Patient Summary in Canada
Release Date: 02/01/2022
Episode 53: Tracking Virtual Care Uptake During COVID-19
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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 , 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 under a Creative Commons license.
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Episode 52: Mental Health in your Pocket
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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: 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 51: Unpacking the First Canadian Projectathon
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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 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 (), Dr. Shane McNamee () and Josh Diaz (). 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 50: Getting Ready for Quantum Safe Health Care
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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! 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.
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Episode 49: Answering Your Questions About AI for Health Care
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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...
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Episode 48: An Inside View on Health System Change
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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 and its ! Be sure to visit the for tools that support clinicians and support staff with the use and adoption of virtual care. You can also visit for more data on use and perceptions of digital health. Music: "Inspired" and...
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Episode 47: Innovation for Greater Health Impacts
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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 and Karlee Silver, co-CEO, . Would you like to learn more about health innovation and leading practices? Subscribe to Infoway's monthly newsletter. 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.
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Episode 46: Prescribing a Better Patient Experience
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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! Music: "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health InfoCast is...
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Partnership Series: AI in the Delivery of Care
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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. 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 44: Putting the "Digital" in Digital Health Research
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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 , and be sure to explore Infoway's data on the ! Music: "Inspired," by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. Digital Health...
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.