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:
Clinical Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence and Automation Technology to Reduce Administrative Burden in Primary Care (WIHV)
Canada Health Infoway AI Scribe Program
Summary:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 Introduction to AI Scribes
00:28 Meet the Experts: Dr. Onil Bhattacharyya and Simon Hagens
04:08 AI Scribes: Initial Studies and Findings
06:23 Scaling AI Scribes: Challenges and Successes
14:03 Long-Term Evaluation and Data Quality
16:31 Patient Experience and AI Scribes
19:43 Future of AI in Healthcare
25:08 Patient-Driven AI
30:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.
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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:
Summary of CIHI's Transformation Plan
GEMINI
Artificial intelligence at Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada
Episode Summary:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:20 Dr. Anderson Chuck's Leadership Journey
03:23 Dr. Fahad Razak's Leadership Journey
07:26 The Culture Problem in Digital Health
10:28 CIHI's Transformation Agenda
15:19 Canada's Unique Strengths in Health Data
25:06 The Urgency of Innovation
27:35 Collaborations and Success Stories
37:22 Leadership and Vision for the Future
Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.

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:
VeroSource Solutions
Novari Health
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 Early Days
07:46 Scaling and Building Trust
13:51 Key Milestones and Success Stories
17:15 Company Culture and Employee Retention
27:47 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
32:46 Closing Thoughts and Resources
Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.

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 Services Authority
Learn More:
AI in Action: Transforming Clinical Care Across Canada Environmental Scan
Setting the Winning Conditions for AI-Powered Health Care Report
Digital Health in Canada Episode 15: Setting the Winning Conditions for AI-Powered Healthcare
Summary:
00:00 Introduction to Digital Health Canada Podcast
00:58 Introducing Dr. Tania Tajirian and Dr. Angel Arnaout
07:27 AI in Action Working Group
10:24 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Implementation
12:30 Insights from the AI Environmental Scan
18:40 Global Perspectives on AI in Healthcare
26:55 Advice for Emerging Professionals
31:24 Future Directions
Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.

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:
Networked Health
Pan-Canadian Health Data Charter
The Unforgotten (film)
Two Steps Forward 
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 Patient Stories and Data Access
16:00 The Role of Storytelling in Healthcare
23:03 What Does Success Look Like?
28:49 Reflections on the Conversation
34:05 Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.