Pediatric telemedicine services can work well under the right conditions Interviews with pediatricians show that providing remote medical consultations is … READ MORE
A national electronic health record for primary care The Canada Health Act states that health care should be portable — but health … READ MORE
Capital funding of health care in Canada is critical, yet declined in last 20 years Capital funding of health care, used to build new hospitals, redesign or upgrade … READ MORE
Telemedicine broadening access to care for those with cerebral palsy Dr. Loren Davison at UC Davis is projected from a monitor, as he watches physical … READ MORE
People with disabilities excluded from re-opening plans, advocates warn People with disabilities have been shut out of the conversation as Canadians plan to … READ MORE
Virtual care can make all the difference when treating the most vulnerable patients Beyond the pandemic, we need to ensure virtual medicine remains a permanent fixture … READ MORE
In Canada, Albertans wary of ‘big brother’ with use of COVID-19 digital-tracing app More users needed: Lessons from Alberta’s coronavirus contact tracing app. … READ MORE
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
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
Dodgy treatment: it’s not us, it’s the other lot, say the experts. So who do we believe? Will my surgery work? Well, it depends on who you ask. Patients might not be getting … 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
Emergency pediatric space opens at Calgary’s South Health Campus ‘This will be a comforting space where children and parents can come for … READ MORE
Is joint replacement surgery necessary? Non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options for deteriorating joints may … 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
South Health Campus to open pediatric emergency care space The South Health Campus is a big step closer to opening a pediatric emergency care … 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
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
TELUS Health and Babylon to bring advanced digital health tech to Canada Canadians will have more options for accessing quality care and communicating … 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
Zimmer Biomet and Apple launch major clinical study detailing patient experience and improving joint replacement journey Clinical study utilizes the Zimmer Biomet mymobility™ app on Apple Watch and … READ MORE
Tomorrow’s doctors must be engineers too The medical profession is changing, and so must medical education. When King Li went … 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