Telehealth

Canadian Health Infoway

Infoway is an independent, not-for-profit organization whose Members are Canada's 14 federal, provincial and territorial Deputy Ministers of Health. Launched in 2001, Infoway and its public sector partners have over 100 projects, either completed or underway, delivering electronic health record (EHR) solutions to Canadians – solutions that bring tangible value to patients, providers and the healthcare system. Have client registry, provider registry and telehealth starter toolkits. www.infowayinforoute.ca

Newfoundland Department of Health and Social Services

Telehealth has been in place for over 25 years but it is now in final stages of implementation. This is a three year strategic plan for Telehealth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Telehealth Strategic Plan Draft V2.pdf

Nova Scotia Telehealth

This province is a well-established Canadian leader in using Telehealth as a tool to assist in delivering health care services to its population. After undertaking a successful pilot project in 1996, the Nova Scotia Department of Health worked with a variety of partners to create Canada's first province-wide Telehealth network. Contains tips on video conferencing. http://www.gov.ns.ca/health/telehealth/default.htm

Western Health Information Collaborative

This Collaborative is a process initiated by the Western Premiers and Deputy Ministers of Health to explore opportunities with respect to health infostructure initiatives. This Web site shows ongoing projects / initiatives in several areas including Telehealth. http://www.whic.org/