What is possible if we unlock the full potential of health data in Canada? Across the digital health sector, organizations are striving to move us from silos to seamless systems. In today's conversation, two leaders share what excites them about this transformation, what's at stake, and what it means for our health – and our health systems.

Guests:

• Dr. Anderson Chuck, President & CEO, Canadian Institute for Health Information
• Dr. Fahad Razak, co-founder, GEMINI; Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics, University of Toronto

Learn More:

Summary of CIHI's Transformation Plan

GEMINI

Artificial intelligence at Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada

Episode Summary:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:20 Dr. Anderson Chuck's Leadership Journey

03:23 Dr. Fahad Razak's Leadership Journey

07:26 The Culture Problem in Digital Health

10:28 CIHI's Transformation Agenda

15:19 Canada's Unique Strengths in Health Data

25:06 The Urgency of Innovation

27:35 Collaborations and Success Stories

37:22 Leadership and Vision for the Future

Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.