Canadian Healthcare Technology Logo
  • Issues
    • Current Print Issue
    • Print Archive
  • Advertise
    • Publishing Schedule
    • Circulation
    • Unit Sizes and Rates
    • Mechanical Requirements
    • Electronic Advertising
    • White Papers
  • Subscribe
    • Print Edition
    • e-Messenger
    • White Papers
  • Events
  • Vendors
  • About Us

GE [April2023]

GE [April2023]

Enovacom EPC

Enovacom EPC

Mobile Solutions

Telus Health, Babylon launch virtual health solution

March 13, 2019


Juggy SihotaVANCOUVER – Telus Health and Babylon are together launching Babylon by Telus Health, a future-forward virtual healthcare solution that promises to revolutionize how Canadians take control of their own health from the convenience of a smartphone. Babylon by Telus Health will empower Canadians with access to healthcare support and information day and night.

The app also improves the efficiency of communication with doctors to help drive better health outcomes for all Canadians.

At launch, British Columbians will be the first to get access to the app’s one-on-one video consultation feature, allowing them to speak directly and privately with a BC-licensed family doctor. This video consultation will be covered by the patient’s BC provincial MSP.

Canadians across the country who download the Babylon by Telus Health app on iTunes or Google Play can immediately use the app’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot Symptom Checker. Developed by a team of dedicated doctors and scientists, the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Symptom Checker draws on more than 500 million streams of medical knowledge and asks patients questions about their symptoms, providing information on possible causes or courses of action.

The smartphone app is available in English immediately, with a French version to follow later in the year.

“Telus Health is leveraging the power of technology to improve health outcomes for all Canadians because we believe that by giving people the right tools, information and support we can empower them to manage their own health, leading to healthier, happier lives,” said Juggy Sihota (pictured), vice president, Telus Health. “Babylon by Telus Health revolutionizes how Canadians can access healthcare with a unique patient-centric approach that’s built upon Telus’ unparalleled Customers First strategy. Quality healthcare and support underscored by putting patients first.”

Canadians can use Babylon by Telus Health (BC-only at launch) to:

  • Book an appointment with a doctor through the app in seconds;
  • Access doctor consultation notes and video consults for quick reference and/or sharing;
  • Manage prescription details and preferred pharmacy for easy prescription pick up; and
  • Get referrals for diagnostic tests or specialists when needed.

Babylon’s suite of digital solutions is currently being used by approximately three million registered users outside of Canada and is accessible to tens of millions more through Babylon’s worldwide partnerships.

“We are honoured to be partnering with Telus Health, an organization dedicated to driving enhanced patient experiences and greater efficiency in healthcare, to launch Babylon by Telus Health. Through this partnership, we will enable access to innovative, high quality healthcare for all Canadians. Consistent with the progressive mindset in this country, our partnership with Telus Health shows that by working closely and collaboratively, we can use advanced technology to help bring accessible, affordable healthcare services to patients and doctors, as demonstrated already in Rwanda and the UK,” said Tracey McNeill, chief mobilisation officer, Babylon.

Plans are also currently under way to integrate Babylon’s virtual care platform into Telus Health electronic medical records systems (EMRs) to enable physicians across the country to also easily conduct virtual sessions with their own patients.

Telus Health is committed to ensuring that patient privacy is respected and Babylon by Telus Health meets or exceeds legal and industry standards for privacy. Patient records are retained in accordance with national best practice guidelines and all data is securely transmitted using industry-recognized encryption methods.

About Babylon
Babylon’s Mission is to put an accessible and affordable health service in the hands of every person on Earth. Babylon uses a combination of cutting-edge technology and the best available medical expertise to deliver 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week access to digital health tools (including health assessment, Symptom Checker and medical information tools), to people across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, as well as video doctor consultations. For more information, please visit www.babylonhealth.com.

About Telus Health and Payment Solutions
Telus Health is a leader in home health monitoring, electronic medical and health records, as well as consumer health, benefits management and pharmacy management solutions. Telus Health leverages the power of technology to enable better health outcomes for Canadians with innovative digital solutions that enable collaboration, efficiency and productivity for physicians, pharmacists, health authorities, allied healthcare professionals, insurers, employers and citizens. Telus Payment Solutions complements our health solutions by delivering secure, industry-compliant payment and lending solutions that connect lenders, payors, insurers, extended health care providers and financial institutions to their customers across Canada. For more information please visit www.telushealth.com and www.telus.com/payment-solutions.

PreviousNext

CHT print [900×150]

CHT print [900x150]

News and Trends

  • Ottawa’s health information demands will benefit patients
  • AI-powered tool on St. Michael’s surgical unit helps to improve care
  • Bots to help doctors reduce time spent on electronic records
  • Bissell Centre uses analytics to better understand client data
  • Canadian team is making ultrasound easier to use
More from the Print Edition

Subscribe

Subscribe

Free of charge to Canadian hospital managers and executives in nursing homes and home-care organizations. Learn More

Follow us on Social Media!

Follow us on Social Media!

Softworks

Softworks

Cdn Institute HCIwest

Cdn Institute HCIwest

Nihi Spring 2023

Nihi Spring 2023

Advertise with us

Advertise with us

Sectra [Feb]

Sectra [Feb]

Change Healthcare [2]

Change Healthcare [2]

Infoway [April2023]

Infoway [April2023]

Zebra [Mar2023]

Zebra [Mar2023]

RealTime

RealTime

CHT print [900×150]

CHT print [900x150]

Advertise with us

Advertise with us

Sectra [Feb]

Sectra [Feb]

Change Healthcare [2]

Change Healthcare [2]

Infoway [April2023]

Infoway [April2023]

Zebra [Mar2023]

Zebra [Mar2023]

RealTime

RealTime

Contact Us

Canadian Healthcare Technology
1118 Centre Street, Suite 207
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L4J 7R9
Tel: 905-709-2330
Fax: 905-709-2258
info2@canhealth.com

  • Quick Links
    • Current Print Issue
    • Print Archive
    • Events
    • Vendors
    • About Us
  • Advertise
    • Publishing Schedule
    • Circulation
    • Unit Sizes and Rates
    • Mechanical Requirements
    • Electronic Advertising
    • White Papers
  • Subscribe
    • Print Edition
    • e-Messenger
    • White Papers
  • Resources
    • White Papers
    • Writers’ Guidelines
    • Privacy Policy
  • Topics
    • Administrative Solutions
    • Clinical Solutions
    • Companies
    • Continuing Care
    • Diagnostics
    • Education & Training
  •  
    • Electronic Records
    • Government & Policy
    • Infrastructure
    • Innovation
    • People
    • Privacy and Security

© 2023 Canadian Healthcare Technology

The content of Canadian Healthcare Technology is subject to copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. Send all requests for permission to Jerry Zeidenberg, Publisher.

Search Site

Error: Enter a search term

  • Issues
    • Current Print Issue
    • Print Archive
  • Advertise
    • Publishing Schedule
    • Circulation
    • Unit Sizes and Rates
    • Mechanical Requirements
    • Electronic Advertising
    • White Papers
  • Subscribe
    • Print Edition
    • e-Messenger
    • White Papers
  • Events
  • Vendors
  • About Us