Alistair Forsyth appointed VP, Digital Health at VHA
December 7, 2022
TORONTO – Alistair Forsyth (pictured) has been appointed to the newly created role of Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer for VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), effective January 1st, 2023. Digital Health is a critical priority for VHA. The elevation of this portfolio and VHA’s increased investment in cutting-edge technology and digital tools signals the organization’s commitment to delivering more client-facing digital services, improving the work experience and capacity of its care teams and building digital bridges to enable seamless information-sharing with its partners.
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