Digital Health in Canada

AI is opening new doors in care delivery, but its true impact depends on how people experience and shape it. Explore how clinicians build confidence in new tools, why some solutions thrive while others stall, and what health leaders can do to bridge the gap. Guests: Dr. Samuel Gareau-Lajoie, family physician; Partner, Vetted Medical Dr. Payal Agarwal, family physician; Chief Medical Information an...

AI has incredible potential to transform care – but what does that look like in practice, and what is the potential value for health systems and organizations? Today, we invite two leaders to explore the rapidly changing AI landscape and how leaders can support effective - and strategic - implementation. Guests: Julien Billot, Chief Executive Officer, SCALE AI Matt Gallagher, Director, Business De...

When it comes to high-quality care, technology accelerates possibility—and people determine impact. In this episode, our guests explore the skills that leaders need to bring out the best of a tech-enabled world, and help make sure that the future of care in Canada is both high-tech and high-quality. Guests: Dr. Jennifer Zelmer, President and CEO, Healthcare Excellence Canada Dr. Kendall Ho, Profes...

Why is Generative AI (GenAI)—AI that can create content in response to a user's prompt or request—so different from other technologies in health? Listen to this episode for thoughts on what you need to know to prepare yourself and your team for a GenAI world. Guests Dr. Zayna Khayat, applied health futurist and keynote speaker with affiliations at AMS Healthcare, the Rotman School of Management, D...

What does it take to protect a key strategic asset— our health data — in an era of accelerating AI? In this episode, we explore why data sovereignty is a strategic imperative for Canada, and the digital health future we stand to build — or lose. Guests:  Dr. Kumanan Wilson, Specialist in General Internal Medicine at The Ottawa Hospital; Chief Executive Officer/Chief Scientific Officer, Bruyère Hea...

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...

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:  D r. Anderson Chuck, President & CEO, Canadian I...

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...

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...

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 Hea...

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 Lear...

Digital Health Canada's Setting the Winning Conditions for AI-powered Healthcare report summarizes actionable insights from interviews with eight leading healthcare organizations implementing AI. In this episode, we dive into those conditions and their implications—learning what sets winning AI implementations apart. Guests: Muhammad Mamdani, Vice President of Data Science and Advanced Analytics,...

It's a special edition of Digital Health in Canada! Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the 25th e-Health Conference and Tradeshow. Get all the conference buzz, insights, and highlights, and find out why this   is the place to be if you're a digital health professional. Thank you to everyone who participated in this episode's interviews!  Learn More: e-Health Conference and Tradesh...

Digital Health Canada turns 50 this year! This season on the podcast, we are exploring how far we've come and re-imagining where we can go next – as an association and a sector. To kick off the party, we welcome two Digital Health Canada presidents, from the association's early and current days.  Guests: Denis Protti, Professor Emeritus, Health Information Science, University of Victoria Chris Car...

Interoperable? Try international. Join this continent-crossing conversation as we explore international digital health strategies and what learning about other countries' health systems can teach us about our own. Guests: Derek Ritz, Principal Consultant, ecGroup Inc. Liz Keen, Head of Clinical Governance - Transformation and Innovation, Infosys Consulting Learn More: Digital Health Canada: The Co...

Canada's health policy landscape is dynamic, nuanced, and continuously evolving. What do health care leaders need to know about this space, and what key topics are lighting up dashboards – or slipping under the radar?  Guests: Helen Angus, Chief Executive Officer, AMS Healthcare Rosalie Wyonch, Associate Director of Research, C.D. Howe Institute  Learn More: AMS Healthcare C.D. Howe Institute Data...

Data drives our health system – and digital health research is a formidable engine for innovation! In today's episode, we explore how research turns into impact, knowledge spurs action, and what leaders need to know to support the next generation of digital health professionals.  Guests: Dr. Kimberlyn McGrail, Professor, UBC School of Population and Public Health; CEO and Scientific Director, Heal...

When it comes to health system transformation, the frontlines are at the forefront. Explore how clinical expertise and leadership drive innovation as two physician leaders share their journeys – and what past lessons we need to carry into our future health systems Guests:   Dr. Chandi Chandrasena, Chief Medical Officer, OntarioMD Dr. Lisa Bryski, former emergency department physician Learn more: O...

Technology has long been used to provide access to mental health care: from telephone and texting lines, to emerging solutions integrating AI. But as more people in Canada need mental health support—and encounter barriers to access—how are digital health solutions evolving to meet these challenges? Two leaders share their organizations' missions and their career journeys through the e-mental healt...

When entrepreneurship and patient care meet, startups are driving innovation, spreading new models of care, and offering creative solutions to shared challenges. Join us to hone your entrepreneurial skills, learn from two leading innovaors - and spark your next great idea. Guests: Chenny Xia,   CEO, Gotcare Rick Menassa, CEO, iCare Home Health and Health Espresso Learn More: Gotcare iCare Home Hea...

When data saves lives, cybersecurity doesn't only protect systems. It protects patients. In this episode, we explore a remarkable international collaboration to advance cybersecurity in digital health, and learn how health professionals can empower themselves to stay cyber-safe. Digital Health in Canada goes international as we speak to two co-chairs of the Global Digital Health Partnership's cybe...

There are many ways to think about health; it's multi-faceted, multi-sectoral, and influenced by the social determinants of health. So, what does it look like to care for the whole person, and what are different ways to be well ? Today, we speak with two leaders to explore how these factors shape health and wellness – as individuals and communities. Guests:   Dr. Andrew Boozary, Executive Director...

Is now  the most challenging time for health care leaders? Across our health systems, leaders are navigating increased complexity, demands, and opportunities. In this episode, we learn from two leaders about their leadership philosophies, their journeys, and how they and their organizations are rising to the challenge. Guests:   Tracey MacArthur, President and CEO, Hamilton Health Sciences Dr. Vic...

Patient partnership and patient leadership are core to health system transformation. We explore strategies and models for meaningful collaborations with patients, the impacts of patient leadership, and the journeys of two remarkable leaders in this space. Guests:    Adrienne Zarem, patient partner, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Accreditation Canada, Healthcare Excellence Canada A...

Innovation is more than technology - it's a culture, a commitment, and a leadership style. Learn how to foster safe environments for big ideas, how to leverage creative partnerships, and what innovative initiatives are underway at two Canadian health care organizations. Guests:  Jennifer Urosevic, President and CEO, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada  Dr. Gillian Strudwick, Chief Clinical Informati...