Viewing articles in the ‘Electronic Records’ topic.
October 7, 2026
OTTAWA - During a recent update of The Ottawa Hospital’s electronic health record system, an error occurred that led to incorrect information being added to some patient charts. The error incorrectly identified some patients as the same person and combined their health records.
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September 30, 2026
Nearly all Canadian hospitals now have sophisticated, electronic health record systems, but after years of working with them, the argument could be made that organizations are struggling with operational performance and efficiency more than ever before. Emergency departments are crammed full, waits for beds and diagnostic tests are long, and hospitals are running big deficits. Read More
September 30, 2026
Hospitals in Canada are operating in one of the most challenging environments in recent memory. This article summarizes research conducted by Tectonic Advisory Services on what Canadian healthcare leaders are experiencing and what capabilities they believe they need to operate sustainably in the current environment. It also shares GE HealthCare’s model for health system operational maturity, what that looks like in practice and how a real-time and predictive operational control system can help hospitals manage pressure. Read More
September 30, 2026
Patients arriving at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) Emergency Department (ED) in Barrie, Ontario, used to encounter a lineup as soon as they walked in the door. With between 270 and 350 patients seeking emergency care every day, patients often ended up waiting in line to identify themselves and share their reason for seeking emergency care. Read More
September 16, 2026
TORONTO – The University Health Network (UHN) is launching enhancements to an early warning and response system that uses data to alert clinicians about sepsis cases in patients before they can cause harm.
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September 16, 2026
MONTREAL - Campaigning politicians blasted premier Christine Fréchette earlier this week, as a Radio-Canada report claimed a provincial IT project that aims to update and transform healthcare financial systems.
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September 2, 2026
OSHAWA, Ont. - Lakeridge Health has achieved Stage 7 of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM), joining a select group of Canadian hospital systems to earn this distinction.
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August 26, 2026
TORONTO - Scarborough Health Network (SHN) has achieved international recognition from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) for the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM). Following an onsite assessment earlier this month, SHN has been awarded Stage 7 designation - the highest level possible for excellence and leadership in the use of electronic medical records to support patient care and improve outcomes.
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July 29, 2026
MONTREAL – Canada Health Infoway’s digital prescription program, called PrescribeIT, will be rolled out across Quebec after being shut down nationally earlier this year. The program spent nearly $300 million after years of trying to persuade doctors and pharmacists to use it, with only about 5 percent uptake.
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July 29, 2026
OTTAWA - Canadians increasingly expect their health information to be available when and where they need it. Whether it’s a lab result, medication history or hospital discharge summary, timely access to health information helps patients take charge of their health and allows health providers to deliver safer, more coordinated care.
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