Upcoming Events

Practical Course in Medical Imaging Informatics and Teleradiology
Friday, May 24, 2013
Toronto

The 9th edition of the Medical Imaging Informatics and Teleradiology conference will take place on Friday, May 24, 2013 for one day only, but with topics highly relevant to our practices at a time of major pressures on the healthcare system. Note the change in location, as the conference will happen at the Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue Road, Toronto. Book early as seating is limited.

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e-Health 2013: Accelerating Change
May 26-29, 2013
Ottawa Convention Centre

e-Health 2013: Accelerating Change, is being held in Ottawa for the very first time from May 26 to May 29, 2013. The conference will be held in the heart of the city at the newly constructed Ottawa Convention Centre. e-Health 2013 will continue the tradition of providing:

• An excellent conference program filled with practical experiences and lessons from those on the ground
• The largest and only National event and tradeshow in Canada
• The only Showcase for Interoperability, Information Exchange and Innovation in Canada
• Unequalled social event and networking opportunities

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Second Annual Physicians' Tour of Israel
May 26-June 2, 2013

This tour will be led by Dr. Barry Nathanson, Physician Leader, Medicine Programs, Southlake Regional Health Centre. The endeavour stems from the book, Start-Up Nation. Since reading the book and subsequently touring medical facilities in Israel, Dr. Nathanson has learned – and seen at first hand – that there’s an amazing amount of highly innovative medical/technological development in Israel that could benefit hospitals, clinics, physicians and patients in Canada. The goal is to promote connections between healthcare providers in Canada and Israel to the benefit of all.

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Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership 2013
May 31 to June 1, 2013
Hyatt Regency hotel, Vancouver

The fourth Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership, co-hosted by the CMA and the Canadian Society of Physician Executives. The sold-out 2012 conference in Ottawa, which included more than a dozen workshops, attracted 400 participants for a two-day meeting. The conference also featured workshops on a wide range of leadership issues.

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Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP)
Annual Meeting
June 8-12, 2013
Quebec City

Join us in Quebec City, June 8-12, 2013 for the CAP-ACP Annual Meeting held jointly with the World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (WASPaLM). Planned by a local organizing committee with the assistance of the Annual Meeting Committee, it is the Association's major gathering of the year and features tutorials and workshops presented by CAP-ACP members, guest speakers, platform and poster presentations describing new research results and vendor exhibits.

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13th Annual Western Canadian Healthcare Summit
Leveraging Technology to Transform Healthcare Delivery
Jun 24-25, 2013
Kelowna BC

Held in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, this two-day Summit is a forum that allows Western Canadian healthcare officials, senior policy makers, and the private sector to meet and discuss the ways in which government transforms the quality healthcare delivery arena to produce effective and efficient solutions. This conference brings together many of the best subject matter experts in the field to share case studies, cutting edge policy, programs, research and technologies aimed at successful collaboration within shared services and the healthcare industry. It also provides sponsoring companies the opportunity to showcase their newest products and latest innovations.

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How Health Care Organizations are Using Technology to Enhance Patient Care
Friday, September 6, 2013
Toronto

In Ontario there are countless local success stories and numerous initiatives that utilize technology to enhance patient care. Many of these outstanding local achievements don’t appear in the news. This conference provides an opportunity to draw attention to local success stories, so others can take notice. It will highlight how health care organizations are using technology to enhance patient care – emphasizing the outcomes, benefits to both patients and providers, and the overall efficiencies achieved as a result of implementing the technology. The conference will also address what health care organizations are doing in their journey to implement integrated Electronic Health Records.

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National Forum on Patient Experience
September 24-25th, 2013
Toronto

Patient experience initiatives are moving to the forefront of Canadian healthcare and this unprecedented event provides the perfect platform for healthcare executives to exchange ideas and share solutions. The conference is dedicated to addressing the central issues and successful strategies for implementing patient centred care in Canadian hospitals and healthcare organizations.

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