New smartphone app gives Albertans access to virtual health care during COVID-19 pandemic
Babylon mobile app allows you to check symptoms, consult with doctors. Using … READ MORE
Health care delivery
COVID-19: The latest guidance for Canadians on travel, quarantines and what to do if you have symptoms
‘We’re in this really unstable phase of the pandemic,’ Canadian … READ MORE
‘It scares me:’ Adults with disabilities still waiting decades for supportive housing
Recent report calls wait list ‘deeply disturbing.’ LeeAnn Poisson, left, … READ MORE
Youth Transitions to Adulthood Conference – May 6-7, 2020
Learn how to transition from youth to adulthood care successfully. University of … READ MORE
Disabled First Nation woman needs all-terrain stroller to get around on reserve
‘She had the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on her.’ Thanks to the … READ MORE
Wanted: Accessible homes for Ontarians of all ages and abilities
Nearly 2 million Ontarians live with some form of disability that affects their … READ MORE
Alternate payment model is saving province millions at two Alberta clinics
HQCA studied 10 years’ worth of data at two clinics that offer team-based … READ MORE
Alberta nurses have ‘grave concerns’ with rollout of Connect Care
A new electronic system that will eventually be used across all Alberta Health … READ MORE
Parents say they can’t afford their disabled children under N.L. health system
Many families don’t qualify for coverage for costly special equipment and … READ MORE
An example of why patients need to control all their health and social care records
This blog is suffused with conflict of interest, but I hope that you’ll agree that … READ MORE
We should care more about caregivers
Caregivers in Canada need more support It’s time to strengthen support for the … READ MORE
Apple opens iPhone EHR features to all healthcare organizations
Apple has announced that it will allow any US healthcare organization with a … READ MORE
Finnish healthcare and social welfare system provides a variety of e-services to citizens
The system presses on towards the next level of usability and interoperability for … READ MORE
CRA moves to slash ‘excessive’ fees charged by disability tax credit companies
It’s been 5 years since legislation passed to tighten rules around firms that … READ MORE
Once its greatest foes, doctors are embracing single-payer
When the American Medical Association — one of the nation’s most powerful health … READ MORE
Transitions: Helping kids make the leap to adult care
In healthcare, transition refers to planning for and making the move from child to … READ MORE
Death by 1,000 clicks: where electronic health records went wrong
Inside a digital revolution that took a bad turn. The U.S. government claimed that … READ MORE
Crucial for health system, many caregivers are struggling financially and emotionally
Caregivers are ‘glue that keeps the health-care system together,’ … READ MORE
Doctors say British military electronic health record system places service personnel at risk
Problems are negligible, says Ministry of Defence. British Armed Forces doctors are … READ MORE
How to improve health care in Canada
Expanding public funding for cost-effective treatments, investing in primary care, … READ MORE
Viewpoint: FDA regulation of mobile medical apps
Mobile apps are increasingly used in health care to promote wellness, treat and … READ MORE
New study contradicts notion that electronic health records are driving doctors to quit
A medical scribe enters data into a computer as a doctor evaluates a patient nearby … READ MORE
AHS failed to protect health information, privacy commissioner finds
Former Alberta Hospital Edmonton employee looked at private information of nearly … READ MORE
Millions of patients denied use of a wheelchair
Research by the British Red Cross suggests 4 million people miss out due to UK-wide … READ MORE
Universal health coverage can best be achieved by public systems
Expanding coverage by ushering in the private sector results in inequities in … READ MORE
NYU medical school students are getting free tuition – but everyone will reap benefits
Three years ago, at my class’s white coat ceremony during the first week of … READ MORE
Should Canada’s health insurance system be a model for the United States?
Most rich democracies provide citizens universal coverage for medical services—but … READ MORE
Engaging patients in health care redesign improves outcomes
Engaging patients in the redesign of health care services can lead to reduced … READ MORE
Breaking down barriers for Canadians with disability
It’s time to look beyond the CRA. Breaking Down Barriers is the galvanising theme … READ MORE
Rachael Wallach, MBA ’18, aims to reinvent the wheelchair
2017 Impact Design Immersion Fellow rolls out a plan to make wheelchairs affordable … READ MORE
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