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Canada Health Infoway’s Digital Health InfoCast brings health leaders and innovators together to explore a wide range of topics. New episodes released on Tuesdays.
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23-03-2020
39 seconds
Episode 50: Getting Ready for Quantum Safe Health Care
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.
17-05-2022
37 mins
Episode 49: Answering Your Questions About AI for Health Care
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.
03-05-2022
36 mins
Episode 48: An Inside View on Health System Change
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 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.
19-04-2022
40 mins
Episode 47: Innovation for Greater Health Impacts
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.
05-04-2022
36 mins
Episode 46: Prescribing a Better Patient Experience
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.
15-03-2022
34 mins
Partnership Series: AI in the Delivery of Care
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.
01-03-2022
27 mins
Episode 44: Putting the "Digital" in Digital Health Research
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.
15-02-2022
37 mins
Episode 43: The Value of the International Patient Summary in Canada
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.
01-02-2022
39 mins
Partnership Series: Health Data Challenges and Learnings for 2022
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.
18-01-2022
40 mins
Partnership Series: How Can We Bring Canada's Health System into the 21st Century?
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.
04-01-2022
43 mins
Partnership Series: What are Canadians’ Evolving Expectations for Their Health Care?
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.
21-12-2021
48 mins
Episode 39: Driving Digital Health Literacy
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.
07-12-2021
39 mins
Episode 38: What's the Latest with Virtual Care?
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.
16-11-2021
40 mins
Episode 37: Cybersecurity Tips for Virtual Care
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.
02-11-2021
33 mins
Episode 36: How Can Technology Support Clinician Well-being?
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.
19-10-2021
40 mins
Episode 35: A Health Care Innovation Revolution
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.
05-10-2021
40 mins
Episode 34: Ethical Innovation in Health Care
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.
21-09-2021
46 mins
Episode 33: Improving the Clinician Experience
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.
07-09-2021
28 mins
Episode 32: Moving Forward with Virtual Care
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.
17-08-2021
41 mins
Episode 31: Reimagining the Future of Canada's Health Systems
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.
03-08-2021
35 mins
