More/Better Care for All, in Canada According to a recent study by the Canadian Institute of Health Information[1], the number of physicians in Canada continues to increase, outpacing the growth of the general population. Yet, Statistics Canada reports that over 4.5...
Hallway Healthcare 101 – Can Automation End Hospital Overcrowding? For years we have been fighting over the ever increasing problem of hospital overcrowding. While patients in our rapidly aging society are frustrated with wait times, governments are frantically trying...
Will Canada Be Able to Care for Its Aging Population? Part 2. Three years ago, we asked whether Canada will be able to care for its seniors and identified potential solutions. This week, a new report issued by the Conference Board of Canada and funded by Canadian...
The Importance of Net Neutrality for Medical Devices Connected medical devices (the internet of medical things – IoMT) provide enhanced monitoring and control to those who need it. Patients use these devices to track their progress, to help them better manage their...
Will Canada Be Able to Care for Its Aging Population? Canada now[1] has more people aged 65 and older than it does people aged 15 and younger. By 2050, it’s expected that one in four Canadians will be senior citizens. There’s obviously a demographic shift...