Healthcare Roundtable: Perspectives on the future of healthcare
Healthcare has always been a top priority for Canadians – it is one of the few industries that impacts every person at every stage of their life
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For Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, data is at the heart of digital transformation
Over the past few years, the financial services industry in Canada has been on an accelerated journey to digital. Institutions big and small are reshaping their digital agendas and adopting a data strategy to keep pace with changing customer expectations. While every company’s digital journey is noteworthy, the midmarket financial sector’s transformation is especially impressive
Calgary Counselling Centre’s rapid Microsoft Teams deployment delivers highly effective mental health care
Calgary Counselling Centre (CCC) serves some 12,000 clients per year, averaging 35,600 hours of counselling sessions as it helps individuals, families, and groups develop the skills they need to thrive. In business for about 60 years, CCC also provides 80 students each year with the leading-edge research, education, and training opportunities they need to become the next generation of counsellors.
COVID-19 may have accelerated virtual health’s adoption, but it’s now here to stay
Prior to spring 2020, just 20% of all medical visits in Canada were conducted virtually. By the end of April 2020, that number had risen to 60%, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University Health Network leverages Microsoft Azure and AI to bridge the gap between cancer research and treatment
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, nearly 1 in 2 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and the disease continues to be the leading cause of death in Canada – 1 in 4 Canadians will die of cancer or cancer-related illnesses.
Unlocking innovation in Canada – the time to act is now!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the defining technology of our time. Organizations that take advantage of all that it has to offer are arming themselves to compete now and in the future. A recent study of European leaders highlights how businesses that are actively implementing AI are more than twice as likely to be high-growth companies.
How can AI improve frontline healthcare?
When ThoughtWire was founded in 2009, CEO Mike Monteith endeavoured to reduce the burden on healthcare providers. He knew through first-hand experience that the overload of information and on-the-job realities compromised the ability of practitioners to deliver the best possible care to patients. In the 10 years since its founding, ThoughtWire has worked to deliver on this promise, developing an advanced suite of operations performance management software that uses AI and machine learning to enable the frontlines of healthcare to act fast.
Healthcare is sitting on a mountain of data, but how do we use it?
We’ve seen some fantastic advancements in healthcare in Canada over the years. People are living longer and they’re getting the treatment they need. So why do we continue to experience long wait times in the Emergency Departments across Canada which lead to a “Crowding” or “Hallway Health” problem?
Delivering innovation to Canadian tables
When it comes to groceries, Canadians want it all – a big selection of high-quality food at low prices (and with sales and loyalty benefits with purchase). Couple that with the increasing desire for food to come from local and ethical sources and for organic or prepared foods, it’s no wonder that Statistica estimates annual retail sales of food and beverage in Canada at $188 billion.
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