Digital health initiatives
Creating a more connected experience, with the patient at its heart.

Digital Health Initiatives
Connected systems are healthier systems — learn about different digital health initiatives that are bringing health care stakeholders together and paving the way for better health outcomes and experiences.
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Virtual Care
Creating a more accessible and sustainable health systemVirtual care has transformed health care delivery across Canada. Discover how different virtual care tools can improve access to care and lead to healthier Canadians. -
Accessing Health Information
Putting patients at the centre of their care teamThe better-informed patients are, the more connected and collaborative they can be. Canadians who have access to their personal health information (PHI) have more control over managing their own health. -
e-Prescribing
Connecting pharmacists and prescribers for more efficient prescribinge-Prescribing with PrescribeIT®, enables prescribers and pharmacists to transmit prescriptions electronically and to communicate seamlessly, improving workflow efficiencies and patient health. -
Interoperability
Interoperability enables information to flow seamlesslyInteroperability improves continuity of care, collaboration between health providers and patient access to their health information. It also reduces inefficiencies and redundancies within the health system. -
Standards
Ensuring clear and comprehensive communicationProviders need an accurate picture of a patient’s history across the care continuum. This requires unambiguous communication and the ability for data to flow freely between different systems and providers. -
Innovative Technologies
Driving technological innovation in health careCanada has a world class innovation ecosystem. We need to examine how our technological advances can help support the health system, and how we can implement new solutions more efficiently and effectively. -
Privacy & Security
Protecting personal health informationData are a valuable commodity in our digital world, and health data is no exception. Read how the provinces and territories, health providers and vendors work together to keep your health data private and secure. -
Research & Benefits Evaluation
Assessing the impact of digital healthInfoway conducts research and evaluation to gauge the awareness, attitudes and adoption of digital health across Canada and assess whether or not digital health investments are positively impacting Canadians and the health system. -
Organ Donation & Transplantation Data Management
Improving organ donation and transplantation access, care and outcomesWhen it comes to organ donation and transplantation, siloed information and data gaps could impact transplantation rates. Learn about our work to improve organ donation and transplantation data and reporting.