Chris Carvalho, the president of Digital Health Canada, discusses the future direction of the organization, its mandate, and the benefits of membership. He reflects on the recent annual conference, the opportunities for innovation in digital health, and the shift towards virtual care. The conversation also touches on the challenges of risk aversion in healthcare technology, the role of AI, and the strategic direction for the next three years.

Chris also discusses the complexities of change management in healthcare technology, emphasizing the importance of understanding people and processes before implementing technology. He explores the future of Canadian health systems, the need for innovation, and the role of community in fostering change. The discussion highlights innovative startups in aging care and the challenges of commercialization in healthcare, particularly regarding public-private partnerships.

Hosted by Dr Jordan Vollrath and produced by Cherry Health

00:00 Introduction to Chris Carvalho
01:25 Future Directions for Digital Health Canada
02:55 Understanding Digital Health Canada's Mandate
04:31 Membership Benefits and Community Engagement
05:52 Reflections on the Annual Conference
08:28 Opportunities in Digital Health Innovation
12:59 The Shift to Virtual Care
15:11 Risk Aversion in Healthcare Technology
17:52 The Role of AI in Healthcare
19:21 Strategic Direction for the Next Three Years
21:18 Essential Skills for Future Healthcare Professionals
22:36 Transformative Projects in Digital Health
26:09 Navigating Change Management in Healthcare Technology
33:27 The Future of Canadian Health Systems
35:16 Fostering Innovation and Change in Healthcare
40:04 Building Community in Digital Health
40:15 Innovative Startups in Aging Care
43:44 Challenges in Healthcare Commercialization
46:07 Public-Private Partnerships in Healthcare

Digital Health Canada's core mandate is to "connect, inspire, and empower digital health professionals who are creating the future of health in Canada". Its vision is to serve as a catalyst, bringing together the diverse elements of the digital health community. This mission is operationalized through three strategic pillars:

• Connect: Facilitating a robust network of professionals and organizations to foster lasting business relationships and collaborative partnerships.
• Empower: Leading knowledge sharing, offering learning opportunities and credentialing, and developing valuable content and tools for its members.
• Inspire: Encouraging members and the broader community to be visionary and transformative thought leaders in the digital health space.

Connect with us!
Chris Carvalho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcarvalho/
Dr Jordan Vollrath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanvollrath/
Digital Health Canada on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-health-ca/

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