TORONTO, May 22, 2024
/CNW/ - Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) is proud to announce
the launch of the Infoway Centre for
Clinical Innovation in Digital Health (CIDH).
Aligned to the strategic goals of the Shared Pan-Canadian
Interoperability Roadmap, the CIDH aims to drive meaningful
engagement with clinical leaders; and by doing so, accelerate the
adoption of interoperability.
A Transformative Centre for
Clinical Innovation
By advancing interoperability – the ability for different
digital health systems to communicate, exchange, and use personal
health data seamlessly and securely – we enable healthcare
providers to access comprehensive patient information when and
where it's needed. This leads to more informed decision-making,
reduced administrative burden, and ultimately, supports better
health outcomes for Canadians. With a focus on interoperability,
the CIDH looks to play a crucial role in transforming Canada's healthcare system.
The CIDH will encompass several activities launching in 2024,
with the most immediate including:
- Connected Care Innovation Grant for Clinical Leaders
- Connected Care Innovation Scholarship for Clinical
Learners
The Centre aims to foster a culture of innovation and
collaboration among clinical leaders, with the objective of driving
innovation and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery. This
will not only benefit patients and providers, but also seeks to
position Canada as a global leader
in digital health innovation and interoperability.
"By harnessing the expertise and insights of clinical leaders,
the CIDH will help to ensure that digital health solutions are
tailored to meet the needs of frontline healthcare providers and
ultimately improve patient care for years to come," said Dr.
Rashaad Bhyat, Senior Clinical
Leader in Connected Care at Canada Health Infoway.
Accelerating Clinical
Leadership with the Connected Care Innovation Grant
Alongside the launch of the CIDH, we are pleased to announce the
Centre's first initiative: The Connected Care Innovation
Grant.
Infoway is investing in clinical leaders across Canada to advance grassroots clinical
initiatives that focus on progressing innovative digital health
interoperability-related efforts and improving connected care for
patients and providers. Successful applicants can receive up to
$50,000 per project.
"A well-supported and skilled healthcare workforce contributes
to the overall sustainability and resilience of the healthcare
system. By investing in our clinical leaders, we strengthen the
backbone of our healthcare infrastructure, ensuring that it can
effectively adapt to evolving healthcare needs," said Abhi Kalra, EVP of Connected Care at Canada
Health Infoway.
Eligible clinical leaders interested in applying to the
Connected Care Innovation Grant can visit here to learn
more. Applications will be accepted from May
22 to July 5, 2024.
At the end of summer, the CIDH will also launch the Connected
Care Innovation Scholarship, targeted to clinical learners who
are driving inventive digital health interoperability endeavors
aligned with the strategic goals of the Roadmap.
To learn more about the CIDH and upcoming initiatives, visit
www.infoway-inforoute.ca.
About Canada Health
Infoway
At Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) we believe a more connected
and collaborative system is a healthier system, and one that leads
to better health outcomes for all Canadians. By leveraging digital
technologies and innovations, we're working with governments,
healthcare organizations, clinicians, and patients to advance
connected care across the country. This improves care coordination,
empowers patients to have a more active role in managing their
health, and equips care providers with information and insights to
support better care both at the point of care and throughout their
patients' health journey. Most importantly, it modernizes our
health care system towards a future with patient-centered care at
its heart.
We're an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the
federal government and accountable to our Board of Directors and
Members of the Corporation (Canada's 14 federal, provincial and
territorial deputy ministers of health). Infoway is led by a team
of seasoned professionals who are specialists in their respective
fields, including health care, administration, information
technology and privacy.
Visit us online at www.infoway-inforoute.ca.
Media Inquiries
Haley
Armstrong
Director, Public Relations and Communications, Canada Health
Infoway
harmstrong@infoway-inforoute.ca
For more information about the CIDH
Krista Balenko
Senior Director, NRC, Business Operations & Clinical
Innovation, Canada Health Infoway
ccinnovation@Infoway-inforoute.ca
SOURCE Canada Health Infoway