RECAP: e-Health Conference 2023
An incredible day of learning and networking at #eHealth2023
Image: Sabrina Atwal at The e-Health Conference and Tradeshow 2023
This past June, I attended e-Health Conference 2023, which took place at the Beanfield Centre in Toronto. The two-day event was a unique in-person opportunity to mingle with leaders in the Canadian digital health space.
The conference brought together upwards of 1,200 healthcare professionals, expert panelists, presenters, and leading-edge exhibitors providing memorable education and opportunities to share insights.
I left feeling inspired by all of the innovation happening to make a difference in healthcare delivery in Canada and across the globe. An added bonus of attending was the reminder to myself about how much I enjoy networking in person and making new connections to learn and expand my thinking.
Since it was my first time attending the conference, I thought I would write a recap for folks out there who are considering attending next year.
What is the e-Health Conference
The annual e-Health Conference and Tradeshow is Canada’s largest meeting of digital health professionals, offering learning and an opportunity to network with organizations and people that value quality health information as well as the integration of digital health into Canada’s healthcare system.
The conference is known as the premier event for Canadian digital health professionals working to make a difference in health and healthcare delivery.
e-Health is co-hosted by Digital Health Canada, Canada Health Infoway, and the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
What is Health system interoperability
Interoperability was a leading topic of discussion at the conference.
Interoperability is defined as the ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
In his recent blog post, Michael Green President and CEO of Canada Health Infoway wrote that, “we need to continue to work together to improve the ability of health IT systems to speak the same language so patient health information can flow seamlessly among them. This will result in greater efficiencies for our health system and for clinicians, and better health care and better outcomes for patients.”
For more information on Health system interoperability, Canada Health Infoway has put together a helpful explainer, which you can check out here: Enabling connection and communication across the health system.
Who attended eHealth 2023
There was a wide variety of attendees and speakers.
Keynote speakers included, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, Senior Managing Director at Accenture Kaveh Safavi, and Dr. James Makokis of Kehewin Health Services.
Exhibitors included Telus Health, Teledoc Health, Thrive Health, the University of Toronto, and many more. A full list of 2023 exhibitors can be found here.
e-Health Conference 2024 is set to take place in Vancouver from May 26 to 28. I look forward to attending!
The opening keynote at e-Health 2023 Conference and Tradeshow was delivered by Dr. Kaveh Safavi, senior managing director at Accenture. His keynote focused on how technology can lessen the burden on the healthcare workforce and help enable better outcomes.
Image: Dr. Kaveh Safavi, senior managing director at Accenture