Technology

Medication reminders work: Johns Hopkins study
According to a randomized clinical trial conducted by Johns Hopkins University and funded by the Microsoft HealthVault Be Well Fund, a Memotext adherence solution integrated with Microsoft HealthVault boosted patient adherence to daily glaucoma therapy by 16%.
New technology to enable standard, paid services
The Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS) has announced that it will fund and launch the adaptation and customization of a popular international clinical and documentation tool with the aim of giving all Canadian pharmacies access to a single standard for implementing paid pharmacy services.

Baycrest creates cloud for healthcare

Baycrest, a Toronto-based academic centre fpocused on aging, has partnered with Microsoft and its partner company Orangutech to create a web-based “cloud” for healthcare organizations in Canada and around the world to share information.
There might be a reason EMRs aren’t impressing doctors

A recent article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal quoted Tom Closson, president and CEO of the Ontario Hospital Association, as saying it was an "unfair and inappropriate use of public money" to pay physicians who do not use electronic medical records.
Work begins on Ontario's final diagnostic imaging repository

Work on Ontario's fourth and largest diagnostic imaging repository is underway and will begin benefitting patients across the western parts of the Greater Toronto Area and North Simcoe Muskoka later this year.
Collaboration on a cloud: Telus and Carefx

Telus Health Solutions is partnering with Carefx to create a set of services for clinicians and providers to access through a private cloud.
Best medical apps

With the help of several physicians we've narrowed the list to nine apps that doctors may deem both beneficial to their practice and which can be accessed via multiple platforms.
EMR buying for dummies

Ask hard questions, take small steps when implementing an EMR for the first time
Ottawa Hospital MDs fall in love with tablets

Introduction of iPads revolutionizes time-tested clinical methods and routines of medical professionals
First global 'Pathology Innovation Centre of Excellence' opens in Toronto

The first global “Pathology Innovation Centre of Excellence” (PICOE) has been opened by GE at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. This new centre has the potential to revolutionize pathology through digital innovation.

Medication reminders work: Johns Hopkins study

New technology to enable standard, paid services

Baycrest creates cloud for healthcare

There might be a reason EMRs aren’t impressing doctors

Work begins on Ontario's final diagnostic imaging repository

Collaboration on a cloud: Telus and Carefx

Best medical apps

EMR buying for dummies

Ottawa Hospital MDs fall in love with tablets

First global 'Pathology Innovation Centre of Excellence' opens in Toronto