Pan-Canadian Evaluation Studies

Canada Health Infoway commissioned Praxia Information Intelligence and Gartner to undertake this pan-Canadian study aimed at uncovering evidence of the use of Telehealth technology and the benefits achieved to date. (May 2011).  

This pan-Canadian drug information system benefits evaluation study details the quality and productivity outcomes being realized through these systems. 

This summary of Infoway’s pan-Canadian electronic medical record study summarizes the current and emerging benefits of implementing EMRs in community-based practices in Canada.

This pan-Canadian study looked at the current and emerging effects of implementing EMRs in community-based practices in Canada. An executive summary is also available.

The Emerging Benefits of EMR Use in Ambulatory Care in Canada is an Infoway commissioned pan-Canadian study to determine the current and emerging benefits of EMR us in ambulatory care. The study reveals that EMR use in this setting is advancing patient safety and improved continuity of care, with demonstrated value to hospitals, the health system, and to patients. A core set of recommendations, priority research areas, and critical success factors for future implementations are also detailed in the study. See also: The Emerging Benefits of EMR Use in Ambulatory Care in Canada – Executive Summary  The Emerging Benefits of EMR Use in Ambulatory Care in Canada – Summary Deck DOWNLOAD NOW

The Emerging Benefits of EMR Use in Ambulatory Care in Canada is an Infoway commissioned pan-Canadian study to determine the current and emerging benefits of EMR us in ambulatory care. The study reveals that EMR use in this setting is advancing patient safety and improved continuity of care, with demonstrated value to hospitals, the health system, and to patients. A core set of recommendations are also detailed in this Executive Summary Presentation deck. See also: The Emerging Benefits of EMR Use in Ambulatory Care in Canada – Full Report  The Emerging Benefits of EMR Use in Ambulatory Care in Canada – Executive Summary

The Emerging Benefits of EMR Use in Ambulatory Care in Canada is an Infoway commissioned pan-Canadian study to determine the current and emerging benefits of EMR use in ambulatory care. The study reveals that EMR use in this setting is advancing patient safety and improved continuity of care, with demonstrated value to hospitals, the health system, and to patients. A core set of recommendations, priority research areas, and critical success factors for future implementations are also detailed in the study. See also: The Emerging Benefits of EMR Use in Ambulatory Care in Canada – Full Report  The Emerging Benefits of EMR Use in Ambulatory Care in Canada – Summary Deck

Connecting Patients with Providers: A Pan-Canadian Study on Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) was commissioned to investigate the current state of RPM in Canada and help inform the potential for broader implementation across Canada. The study suggests that innovative RPM solutions are transforming the health care delivery model cost-effectively, by bringing care into the home setting, significantly improving the patient experience and reducing emergency department visits and in-patient hospitalizations. RPM Benefits Evaluation Study: Full Report

With investment from Infoway and its partners in electronic health records, clinicians are beginning to have better access to patient information across the health care system continuum. The Infoway pan-Canadian study Connected Health Information in Canada: A Benefits Evaluation Study, reveals significant financial and time saving benefits of using connected health information for patients, providers, the health system and the economy.

The Connected Health Information in Canada: A Benefits Evaluation Study – Technical Appendix complements Connected Health Information in Canada: A Benefits Evaluation Study, revealing the specific methods used to determine findings presented in the full report. The Technical Appendix is available in English only.