September 30, 2024
HAMILTON, ONT. – By combining clinical care with research, the virtual care program at Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University – now called Continuus Health – has been able to reduce the length-of-stay of certain groups of hospital patients by two days. Read More
September 30, 2024
It’s been quite a journey since that fateful day over a year ago when a handful of pioneering Canadian clinicians first dipped their toes into the world of AI Scribes. Their eyes widened with wonder as they witnessed the potential of this groundbreaking technology unfold before them. Fast forward to today, and AI Scribes have become the talk of the medical community, promising to revolutionize the way we handle clinical documentation. Read More
September 30, 2024
After working with hundreds of hospitals across North America to make the diagnostic images and reports of patients downloadable from a secure, private cloud, Toronto- based PocketHealth has been adding features – including translating the reports into patient-friendly language and identifying follow-up recommendations. Read More
September 30, 2024
A wave of patient empowerment is sweeping Canada’s Atlantic provinces as patient records containing lists of dispensed medications, immunization histories, lab test results, diagnostic imaging reports, and information about hospital and primary care visits, are now or soon to be accessible in all four provinces on web-based portals and mobile phone apps. Read More
September 30, 2024
Imagine a world where high-quality data is seamlessly provided for your clinical decisions, administrative tasks disappear, and your attention is fully on your patients. That world could rapidly take shape, driven by the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Read More
September 30, 2024
Have you tried booking an appointment with your doctor recently? Was it as easy as making a reservation at your favorite restaurant? Why not? That’s what we were curious to know. Read More
September 30, 2024
Paperwork and administrative tasks are part of delivering healthcare – but for the practitioners and support staff of one of the largest hospitals in Eastern Ontario, the burdens had grown beyond manageable. Hours spent filling out forms, faxing back and forth, and chasing down signatures and consent meant less time focusing on patient care. Read More
September 30, 2024
Hospitals across Canada face increasing challenges in ensuring the quality of care they provide, particularly when it comes to medication reconciliation. A key component of medication reconciliation is conducting a Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) to ensure a patient’s medication information is accurate. Read More
September 30, 2024
North West Telepharmacy Solutions is a banner of The North West Company and is known to lead an innovative telepharmacy practice. This article highlights a program incorporating telepharmacists to deliver best practices in virtual, team-based care. Read More
September 3, 2024
TORONTO – Humber River Health has been selected as MEDITECH’s first collaborator in its Expanse Innovation Partnership program, in which the Boston-area electronic medical records company will work with large and technologically sophisticated healthcare organizations to advance the abilities of its web-based EHR for all customers. Read More