Interviews

Let's Chat: Comprehensive Strategies For Fostering Data Literacy
Q&A with Sylvain Bélanger, the CIO at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat on the role of data literacy in driving innovation, transformation, and modernization within Canada's public sector

2 Nov 2023
Case Studies

Innovative Technologies Optimising Diabetes Management
This insightful session delves into the realm of Innovative Technologies Optimizing Diabetes Management. Through a compelling case study, the focus extends from specialty care to community frontline providers, shedding light on key aspects. The session demonstrates how real-time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (rtCGM) can play a pivotal role in realizing the government of Ontario's visionary digital-first approach to health strategy, especially in prioritizing the management of chronic diseases. Additionally, it underscores the expanding role of rtCGM in both specialty care and its potential to revolutionize community care networks. Central to this exploration is the effective utilization of data integration facilitated by …

20 Oct 2023
Case Studies

Discussing Infrastructure Challenges in Healthcare
The session on "Digital Infrastructure Challenges in Healthcare" delves into the complex landscape of healthcare's digital transformation. It critically examines the hurdles and uncertainties that lie ahead on this transformative journey. Key questions are posed, such as the need to distinguish genuinely valuable healthcare tools from the industry's often-hyped offerings. The session also explores strategies for efficiently collecting and analyzing the vast amounts of data generated by digital health tools, with a focus on identifying the most crucial and predictive data points. Additionally, it delves into the ever-growing concern of safeguarding digital infrastructure against cyberattacks, offering insights into how organizations …

20 Oct 2023
Case Studies

Capital Digital Healthcare Infrastructure Financing
The "Capital Digital Healthcare Infrastructure Financing" session is a pivotal examination of the financial landscape in the healthcare sector, with a particular focus on digital infrastructure. It delves into the barriers and available financing options for advancing digital healthcare infrastructure, addressing the complex challenges that have arisen in this domain. The session scrutinizes the current state of capital investment within Canadian healthcare, exploring the factors contributing to the variability in capital funding. Importantly, it seeks to identify strategies for improving capital financing in Canada, ultimately aiming to ensure the sustained growth and development of digital healthcare infrastructure, which is essential …

20 Oct 2023
Case Studies

Data Virtualization and Zero Trust
The "Data Virtualization and Zero Trust" session offers a comprehensive strategy for enhancing cybersecurity and data access within the healthcare sector. It highlights the importance of ensuring that analysts have seamless, consistent, and secure access to critical data, which is essential for informed decision-making and patient care. The session addresses the advantages of centralization without incurring excessive costs, emphasizing the need for efficient data management. Additionally, it focuses on reducing the attack surface and rapidly detecting intrusions, a vital aspect of modern cybersecurity. By implementing a Zero Trust model, this session demonstrates how to prevent lateral movement within the network, …

20 Oct 2023
Case Studies

Preparing for Emerging Innovative Models of Care in our Distributed Healthcare System
In this forward-looking session, we explore the critical imperative of preparing for emerging, innovative models of care within our distributed healthcare system. The focus is on building a modern, sustainable, and integrated healthcare ecosystem that places patients at the center, facilitating seamless connections between healthcare providers and services. Embracing the power of digital advancements and innovative care models, this session addresses the challenge of reconciling growing patient demands with the complexities of our healthcare infrastructure. It provides valuable insights into identifying and addressing pain points, emphasizing investments in digital health as a catalyst for sustainable, transformational change in healthcare delivery. …

20 Oct 2023