Uncategorized Building a better EMR 19 Nov 2014 Recently, our colleagues at the American Medical Association published what they see as the top eight challenges and solutions for improving the usability of electronic medical records (EMRs). Read all…
Uncategorized Carly Weeks from the Globe and Mail on marijuana 9 Nov 20149 Nov 2014 Globe and Mail journalist Carly Weeks is as frustrated as I am. Here are the facts: No one thinks that more Canadians should smoke marijuana. So how do we proceed…
Uncategorized Interview with the Saskatoon Star Phoenix 9 Nov 2014 The Saskatoon Star Phoenix interviewed me while I was in town to participate in a couple of events. Here is their story.
Uncategorized Talking social determinants, seniors, and poverty reduction in Saskatoon with Gary Bloch and Ryan Meili 9 Nov 20149 Nov 2014 In Saskatoon, I had the opportunity to come together with several health policy leaders and innovators at the second annual Health Innovation and Public Policy Conference. The great thing…
Uncategorized Interview with Global Saskatoon on Seniors’ Care 9 Nov 2014 From the November 5, 2014 morning show on CBC Saskatoon. Thanks to host Lisa Dutton for having me on the show! Click here to see the segment.
Uncategorized Understanding CMA’s journey on physician aid in dying 9 Nov 2014 The Globe and Mail's Sandra Martin (shown above) explores CMA's journey on the physician-assisted death issue. (Click here to read her story). In a series of public town halls, we…
Uncategorized Yukon, Ho! 9 Nov 2014 (With apologies to my all-time favourite cartoonist, Bill Watterson). I just returned from an amazing trip to Whitehorse, where I joined my colleagues from the Yukon Medical Association for…
Uncategorized Canadians should not be lulled into a false sense of security 31 Oct 2014 Canadians should not be lulled into a false sense of security simply because health care spending is slowing down. Some important context regarding the latest CIHI numbers. Click here to…
Uncategorized Join us on Nov 5 in Saskatoon! 30 Oct 2014 I am really looking forward to this event. Please join us on Nov 5 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan!
Uncategorized CMA at the Supreme Court 26 Oct 201426 Oct 2014 Together with CMA Past-President Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti and CMA Director of Ethics Dr. Jeff Blackmer on the steps of the Supreme Court on Oct 15, 2014. The Supreme Court…
