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: 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.          

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: "Your data is unwell," Chris Hannay, The Globe and Mail, April 4, 2025 "Doctors turn to social media to help patients where they're at," Samantha Edwards, The Globe and Mail, April 4, 2025 Canada Healthwatch Canadian Medical Association: Healthcare For Real Summary: 00:00 Introduction to Digital Health Canada Podcast 01:00 Meet the Journalists: Chris Hannay's Journey 03:27 Nick Tsergas: From Nursing to Health Journalism 08:44 The Intersection of Health and Business 14:23 Challenges in Health System Literacy 19:06 Trust and Misinformation in Health Media 24:53 Under-Reported Stories and Their Impact 33:14 Public Awareness and Media Influence 36:11 Reflections and Future of Digital Health Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.