Digital Health InfoCast

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. 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. Digital Health InfoCast is produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.

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 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.  

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. 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.

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) 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.

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. 

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 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.

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!  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. 

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). 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. 

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. 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 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. 

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. 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.

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. 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.

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! 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.

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  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.

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! 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.

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. 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.

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 the Clinician Change Virtual Care Toolkit for tools that support clinicians and support staff with the use and adoption of virtual care. You can also visit Infoway Insights for more data on use and perceptions of digital health. 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.

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. 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.    

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 produced by Canada Health Infoway and copyright under a Creative Commons license.

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.

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! 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 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. 

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.  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. 

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.  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. 

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.  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. 

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! 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. 

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.  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 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. 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 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. 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. 

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. 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. 

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.   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. 

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).  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 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. 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. 

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.  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.