Ottawa provides support for shareable EMR

COOKSHIRE, Que. – The federal government is making a repayable contribution of $250,000 for Omni–Med.com Inc. (Omnimed). This CED funding will allow Omnimed – a pioneer in the field of electronic medical records (EMRs) in Quebec – to expand and ensure the growth of the business both within Canada and internationally.

Founded in 1998, Omnimed specializes in the design and implementation of information systems for the health sector aimed at improving collaboration, information sharing, workflow efficiency, access to medical knowledge and the continuity of healthcare.

Drawing on the expertise of its 77 highly qualified employees, this innovative business has developed the only EMR in Quebec that allows for a patient’s clinical record to be shared among institutions.

“With its innovative solutions for modernizing and digitizing the management of our health records, Omnimed attracts experts from all across Quebec. It is a privilege to have – right here in Cookshire – a company like Omnimed headed up by young innovative entrepreneurs,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau (pictured), member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead and minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

The EMR, which clinicians can access online directly from wherever they are working, facilitates access to information by centralizing data in a single file per patient. To date, more than 500 healthcare clinics, including the Institut national du sport du Québec and several university sports centres, have adopted this new technology.

Omnimed’s project will eventually enhance the security of clinical data hosting, modernize the ergonomics of the clinical application for healthcare professionals, and provide predictive models for preventive care based on patients’ actual needs.

The Government of Canada recognizes and supports businesses and organizations that are a source of pride in their communities. Quebec’s economic growth relies on organizations with strong roots in the regional economy; they are key assets for building a sustainable and inclusive economy.

“In a vibrant society, technology provides a valuable opportunity to improve healthcare and reduce the administrative burden for health professionals. With advances in data intelligence and predictive engines, caregivers can remain available to provide empathetic care for all, including children, the elderly, and our athletes. We appreciate this collaboration by the federal government in the IT field, which fully supports health innovation for those living outside large urban centres. Omnimed is a concrete example of an innovative regional SME that makes the importance of the human aspect central to its developments, thus strengthening the essential links between technology and progress at the service of society,” said Xavier Boilard, president and CEO of Omnimed.

The funds have been granted under CED’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program. This program targets entrepreneurs leveraging innovation to grow their businesses and enhance their competitiveness, as well as regional economic stakeholders helping to create an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation and growth for all, across all regions.