Posted on June 4, 2014 by Fraser Ratchford

Canada Health Infoway’s website features dozens of stories and videos about the progress that’s being made with digital health solutions across Canada. The breathe app is our most recent video. An ImagineNation Outcomes Challenge participant, the breathe app is recognized as a unique tool that is helping asthma patients monitor and manage their condition. Created by the Ontario Lung Association with support from Infoway, the app is helping bring care closer to home. Check it out.

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Fraser Ratchford

Giving patients the ability to e-book their own medical appointments can benefit both patients and clinicians. Patients can book appointments 24/7 and receive electronic confirmations and alerts while staff can focus on higher-value tasks. Our infographic examines some of these benefits.

Posted April 15, 2014 by Fraser Ratchford

Benefits to patients

Often, when I try to book a medical appointment, it can be a frustrating experience as it means busy signals and waiting on hold. However, e-booking solutions can let patients book their own appointments, in a matter of seconds and at their own convenience. Canada Health Infoway recently launched an e-Booking Initiative designed to encourage the adoption of e-booking solutions.

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Fraser Ratchford

Benefits to clinics

When it comes to digital health, sometimes a small change can make a big difference — and this is the case with e-booking. A recent white paper released by Canada Health Infoway studies the benefits of e-booking for both clinics and patients.

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Shelagh Maloney

A recent paper by Ivey International Centre for Health Innovation, “It’s All About Me: The Personalization of Health Systems” discusses the importance of personalizing health systems. “There is increasing evidence that not only are individuals ready to manage their own health and wellness, they are actively seeking out strategies and tools to take charge of their health and to change the way they access health services,” the paper states.