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A Picture Worth Millions in Health Care Benefits: Infographic

Jennifer Zelmer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:26:48 +0000

A recent study evaluated the current and emerging benefits of implementing Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) in community-based practices across Canada. If you haven’t had a chance to read the study, the infographic below highlights key findings. To learn more on the findings, visit … Continue reading →

The growing use of digital health solutions: Canadian clinicians carrying the torch

Jennifer Zelmer — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:25:02 +0000

As 2012 draws to a close, my thoughts turn to all those whose collective efforts have helped to improve health and health care using digital solutions over the past year. Their numbers are large and growing, from those working on the front lines to deliver increased patient and clinical value at the point of care to those who helped to shape new strategic directions for the country. Continue reading →

Partnership Conference – something for everyone

John Burns — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:26:32 +0000

The Fall Partnership Conference program reflects the impact on clinicians and patients of the use of the standards that we have been developing. The program has a nice balance between the value proposition of using standards and the challenges of getting them put into place, including content that would be valuable to health care managers/leaders and vendors. Continue reading →

Learning from London 2012: The path to success

Jennifer Zelmer — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:16:17 +0000

The recent Olympic Games in London remind us that leading up to any big goal, there are many victories along the way, as well as barriers to overcome. In this way, the journey to the podium is not unlike our national health IT path. Continue reading →

New membership model for Infoway Standards Collaborative improves access to standards

John Burns — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:08:40 +0000

Infoway, through the Standards Collaborative, invests heavily in the development of standards and coordinates activities from Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) around the world to make the standards suitable for use in Canada. As we move forward, all systems such as Hospital Information Systems, EMRs in clinicians’ offices, and systems in the community need to share much of the same information. Consequently, there needs to be more engagement in understanding the standards that need to be implemented. Access to those standards needs to be improved. Continue reading →

Welcome new participants in clinician peer support networks

Jennifer Zelmer — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:32:31 +0000

Infoway’s peer support network program is based a simple principle: that clinicians who have learned through their own experience how to effectively use information and communication technology to improve clinical practice are best positioned to help others do the same. The program connects experienced peer leaders with their colleagues to help them achieve greater clinical value through practice and process changes. Continue reading →

10 years in: Join the conversation about what’s next

Jennifer Zelmer — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:24:12 +0000

With Canada a decade in to our national e-health journey, it was time to assess progress and decide where course adjustments might be indicated to optimize value for individual Canadians, clinicians, government, and administrators between now and 2018. Over the last few months, our ear has been to the ground across the country, connecting with more than 500 people through interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder forums. Last week, we checked in with thought leaders from across the country to check to see if we had correctly interpreted what we had heard and to seek their help in delivering on our shared goals for improving health care for all Canadians. Check out video and presentations from the symposium, and join the conversation. Continue reading →

Medical faculty and students embrace the information age

Jennifer Zelmer — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:24:44 +0000

To help ensure that the physicians of tomorrow are ready to practice in a technology-enabled environment when they graduate, Infoway and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) have embarked on a three-year partnership. (Similar efforts are also … Continue reading →

National Electronic Health Perspectives: New Zealand

Trevor Hodge — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:01:53 +0000

As a follow-up to our 2011 Who’s Who in National Electronic Health Records post, we take a closer look at various national initiatives (see also our previous posts about Australia’s and Singapore’s programs). Today we welcome Mr. Chai Chauh as a guest on Infoway Connects. Chai is the National Director for the New Zealand National Health Board which also has oversight responsibility for Health Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) within the country. Continue reading →

Exciting and creative uses of e-solutions in clinics and practices

Jennifer Zelmer — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:55:18 +0000

New hold music for my home internet service provider was at the top of my holiday wish list for 2011, which tells you just how much time I’ve spent recently on the phone with them! I wish that my service provider had been as creative as the clinics participating in Infoway’s ImagineNation Outcomes Challenge who are offering e-scheduling solutions to their clients, giving them an alternative to making appointments by phone. Continue reading →