Technology

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.
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
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.
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.
E-records may reduce lawsuits

The growing use of electronic records will change the nature of legal liability for healthcare providers
Clinical Notes: New long-term Canadian cancer prevention study

Usage grows by more than 35% annually over last five years

Medication reminders work: Johns Hopkins study