Canada's health policy landscape is dynamic, nuanced, and continuously evolving. What do health care leaders need to know about this space, and what key topics are lighting up dashboards – or slipping under the radar? 

Guests:

• Helen Angus, Chief Executive Officer, AMS Healthcare
• Rosalie Wyonch, Associate Director of Research, C.D. Howe Institute 

Learn More:

• AMS Healthcare
• C.D. Howe Institute
• Data Disarray: The root of health data dysfunction in Canada (Alberta Virtual Care Coordinating Body)

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

Episode Summary:

00:00 Welcome to Digital Health in Canada

00:50 Introducing Our Guests: Helen and Rosalie

01:19 Rosalie's Journey: From Economist to Health Policy Leader

03:37 Helen's Path: From Urban Planning to Healthcare Leadership

05:07 The Role of Policy in Digital Health

06:53 Lessons from the Pandemic: Rapid Digital Health Transformation

08:40 Challenges and Opportunities in Policy Implementation

22:55 Leadership in Healthcare: Skills and Inspiration

26:16 Accountability and Incentives in Healthcare

29:33 Breaking Down Silos: A System-Wide Approach

38:20 Final Thoughts and Advice for Healthcare Leaders