Royal Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada

Access to Digital Health Services Transforming Physicians' Approach to Patient Care in Canada

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Monday, December 10, 2018
Health, Health informatics, Electronic health records, Canada Health Infoway, Telehealth, Connected health, Health care, Royal Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada

TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2018 /CNW/ -Physician access to connected health information in Canada is now high, yet Canadians' access to virtual care services is limited, according to a new study conducted by Canada Health Infoway (Infoway).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2018 /CNW/ -Physician access to connected health information in Canada is now high, yet Canadians' access to virtual care services is limited, according to a new study conducted by Canada Health Infoway (Infoway).
  • Close to 1,400 practising physicians completed the survey, which covers topics such as electronic medical record (EMR) adoption and use, access to connected health information and patient access to virtual care services.
  • "Canadians deserve modern, 21st century health services, and our goal is to provide them with access to digital services that will improve their care experiences and health outcomes."
  • Canada Health Infoway helps to improve the health of Canadians by working with partners to accelerate the development, adoption and effective use of digital health across Canada.

Governments of Canada and British Columbia Sign Agreement to Improve Health Care Services

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Friday, September 21, 2018
Health, Health care, Primary care, Mental health, Royal Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada

The Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories to strengthen health care and adapt the system to the changing needs of Canadians.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories to strengthen health care and adapt the system to the changing needs of Canadians.
  • The agreement represents a shift in how the federal and provincial governments work together to advance shared health priorities.
  • will invest in a range of initiatives to expand home and community care and mental health and addiction services.
  • have finalized a bilateral agreement outlining investments in home and community care, and mental health and addiction services.

A Canadian first: CIHI to measure access to mental health and addictions services and to home and community care

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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Canadian Institute for Health Information, Health, Applied ethics, Royal Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada

In 2019, CIHI will begin annual reporting for the selected indicators where data is currently available.

Key Points: 
  • In 2019, CIHI will begin annual reporting for the selected indicators where data is currently available.
  • The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides essential information on Canada's health systems and the health of Canadians.
  • We provide comparable and actionable data and information that are used to accelerate improvements in health care, health system performance and population health across Canada.
  • We protect the privacy of Canadians by ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the health care information we provide.