As Canadians, we’re proud of our health system. Since Tommy Douglas introduced Medicare more than 50 years ago, health care in Canada has stood for equality and compassion. We are right to be proud. Our health system saves lives every day. However, those of us working in this space know that all is not rosy. … Continue reading It’s Canada’s Time to Reclaim our Place as a Leader in Health Care
My first term as Digital Health Canada Board President is off to a great start. Strong attendance at the CHIEF Fall Symposium on October 19 and 20 and Driving the Future of Digital Health on October 22 meant I had a wealth of opportunities to speak directly with many Ontario-based members about the topics that … Continue reading As the industry grows, so does Digital Health Canada
One of the subtle changes driven by the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the gradual replacement of the term “privacy” with the term “data protection”. While this might not seem a big deal, language is everything. The terms we use often define the actions we take. In strict terms, privacy is about … Continue reading Privacy versus Data Protection: A Subtle Distinction
Summary Canada urgently needs a more strategic approach to accelerate and adopt emerging digital health technologies or it will continue to fall behind the progress of other countries in digital health innovation. Global forces, including rapidly advancing technologies, are reshaping health systems in Canada and around the world. Canada has a narrow window of opportunity … Continue reading Accelerating the Adoption of Digital Health Technologies in Canada
While our membership year officially begins on April 1, many members consider the fall season as the “launch” of a new year with Digital Health Canada. Fall is a season of change and renewed emphasis on learning, education, and building new connections. Each Fall, Digital Health Canada brings together leaders from across Canada at the … Continue reading Leadership in Action – CHIEF Executive Forum members are building the future of health