Shared medical notes boost patients’ engagement in their health care
‘OurNotes’ has potential to improve relationships with doctors, and cut … READ MORE
Health policy
US healthcare consumers find little information online
Our findings suggest that there is substantial room for improvement in providing … READ MORE
Primary healthcare, disruptive innovation, and the digital gold rush
We want innovation to improve our patients’ lives and protect their safety. Prof … READ MORE
Be concerned about how apps collect, share health data
As of 2016, there were more than 165,000 health and wellness apps available though … READ MORE
Alberta Health Services signs massive new technology deal
The Alberta Health Services board has approved a $459-million deal with a U.S. … READ MORE
A lesson for Canada: Québec pharmacare system creates winners and losers
Québec spends $200 more per person than the rest of Canada to provide prescription … READ MORE
The pathway to patient data ownership and better health
Digital health data are rapidly expanding to include patient-reported outcomes, … READ MORE
Disconnect revealed between Alberta doctors and AHS management
Nearly one-third of doctors surveyed don’t necessarily trust safety of health-care … READ MORE
NHS holds on to top spot in healthcare survey
The NHS has been judged the best, safest and most affordable healthcare system out … READ MORE
Digitizing medicine is killing the profession
While you may think electronic medical records could only improve health care, … READ MORE
Why Canada is wasting millions on useless knee surgeries
‘Overwhelming evidence’ arthroscopic surgery ineffective for arthritic … READ MORE
UN calls on Canada to ensure rights of Canadians with disabilities
The United Nations called on Canada today to address the “persisting gaps in … READ MORE
Mark Pickup challenged AADL policy to get a replacement power chair
Mark Pickup is a gifted writer who chooses words thoughtfully, methodically and … READ MORE
Publicly funding drugs for all Canadians could save over $4 billion a year
Universal public coverage of 117 essential medicines could address the needs of most … READ MORE
Survey results – Healthcare system failing people with disabilities
Survey paints picture of healthcare system failing people who have disabilities in … READ MORE
Caring for special-needs children at home brings high cost
Study finds that home care is beneficial for the children, but it comes at great … READ MORE
Evaluating new health care models
Why aren’t new health care models studied more? A new study focuses on a hospital … READ MORE
Transportation shouldn’t be a barrier to health care
Transportation issues shouldn’t prevent anyone from getting to or from a … READ MORE
Electronic health records ‘inflict enormous pain’ on doctors
Electronic health records slow doctors down and distract them from meaningful face … READ MORE
As walking movement grows, neighbourhood walkability gains attention
Come join us at our next Walk with a Doc! Location: Confederation Park, Calgary … READ MORE
When doctors have conflicts of interest
My mother-in-law is an impressive woman. At the age of 77, she still maintains a … READ MORE
Canada spends over $400 million on medicine that harms seniors
Canada spends more than $400 million annually on drugs prescribed to seniors even … READ MORE
Akira and the rise of telemedicine in Canada
“…an international health policy study in 2010… showed that Canada had … READ MORE
Workplace mHealth program shows improved step count, weight loss
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, JACC has … READ MORE
Us and Them: Why patient-defined health teams don’t communicate well
Patients and their families have many people who contribute to their care – … READ MORE
Using the Arts to promote healthy aging
“Movement enriches the quality of their lives,” Ms. Haas said. “It’s … READ MORE
Letting patients read the doctor’s notes
The patient, a wiry businessman in his 50s, needed a copy of his medical records to … READ MORE
5% of Ontario residents account for majority of health care costs
Five percent of Ontarians account for 65% of provincial health care costs for … READ MORE
New MS treatment could be too pricey
A new multiple sclerosis treatment capable of halting the disease’s advancement … READ MORE
Change your AADL service provider
You can change your AADL vendor or supplier based on need or choice: choose a new … READ MORE
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