Breaking Silos in Canadian Healthcare

In this episode of Breaking Silos in Canadian Healthcare, we sit down with four accomplished OB/GYN leaders — Dr. Esther Chin, Dr. Michelle Jacobson, Dr. Nayla Khan, and Dr. Meghan McGrattan — for a thoughtful conversation about women’s health across different stages of life.We explore the reality that women’s health remains under-researched and too often under-addressed, leading to long delays in diagnosis and care. The discussion touches on the importance of listening to patients, the role of leadership in medicine, and the need to move beyond outdated models that leave too many women feeling dismissed or unheard.Across the conversation, the panel reflects on:- Caring for women medically and surgically across the lifespan.- What it means to lead as women in medicine and healthcare.- How family life, career demands, and professional responsibility intersect.- The cultural and systemic shifts needed to improve women’s health outcomes.- Why common symptoms still too often go untreated or normalized.This is a conversation about leadership, care, and the real-world experience of women working to improve the system from within.Featuring:Dr. Esther Chin, OBGYN & Global Surgery Lead, McMaster University & Hamilton Health Sciences, Co-Founder, STITCH Surgical ModelsDr. Michelle Jacobson, OBGYN & Menopause Specialist, William Osler Health System, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Coven Women's HealthDr. Nayla Khan, OBGYN, William Osler Health SystemDr. Meghan McGrattan, OBGYN & Endometriosis Surgeon, Mackenzie Health System, Co-Host, The Push PodcastPresented by: Johnson & Johnson MedTechFollow us:Instagram: @breakingsiloscanadaLinkedIn: Breaking Silos in Canadian Healthcare

Clinic days are full. The tech was supposed to help.In this episode of Breaking Silos in Canadian Healthcare, OntarioMD leaders Dr. Chandi Chandrasena and Dr. Darren Larsen sit down to talk honestly about what digital health is actually doing to clinic days in Ontario—where it’s working, where it’s clearly not, and how teams are quietly bending the tools back toward patient care.We get past the buzzwords and into the lived experience: overflowing inboxes, too many portals, and the emotional load of feeling like you’re charting more than you’re caring. Then we zoom out to the bigger questions: Which workflows are worth redesigning? Where can AI scribes and smarter integrations give clinicians time back? And what does it look like when vendors, clinicians, and organizations pull in the same direction instead of talking past each other?If you’ve ever felt like your EMR and digital tools are running your day instead of supporting it, this conversation is for you—and for anyone trying to build a better version of “normal” in Canadian primary care.Visit OntarioMD.live to register for the conference. Are you a clinician or admin?Register now at OntarioMD.live#DigitalHealth #CanadianHealthcare #PrimaryCare #VirtualCare #HealthIT #OntarioMD

Millions of Canadians are struggling to find primary care, even though the Canada Health Act says we should all have reasonable access to medically necessary services. In this roundtable, nurse practitioner leaders from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario talk candidly about what it feels like to be “on an island and drowning,” how outdated laws and insurance rules quietly block NP care, and why professional associations are actually structural power if we want the system to change.They share real examples from clinics and communities, unpack who is really providing primary care right now, and make the case for using NPs more fully as part of the solution to Canada’s primary care crisis.#abpoli #onpoli #healthcare #healthcareprofessionals #media

Filmed at the OntarioMD Digital Health Conference 2025, this episode explores how tech adoption, workflow solutions, and data-driven care are transforming Canadian clinics. Dr. Joel Moktar, Orthopaedic Surgeon (QuickChart), Dr. Paul Cano, Family Physician (OntarioMD), and Stephanie Stamatakis (Dynacare Insurance Solutions)reveal what’s next in health tech, AI, and integration; helping providers deliver high-quality care for all Canadians. #HealthTech #MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #OntarioMD #DHC2025 #QualityCare #DataDrivenCare #CareIntegration #GlobalHealth #shorts #viral #BreakingSilos

Discover how Canada’s healthcare future is being forged through academic innovation, digital health, and the teamwork of frontline providers.This roundtable gathers Osler Health System leaders, TMU partners, and primary care champions to break down the evolution of medical education, multidisciplinary care, and new technology—unpacked for healthcare professionals and the engaged public.Key Topics & ThemesAcademic transformation: How Osler and TMU are changing the training of future doctors and medical teams (#healthcare #innovation #HealthEducation).AI adoption and digital health: Practical stories from hospital, clinic, and community.Real experiences: Delivering care in Canada’s fastest-growing region and what it means for patients, students, and clinicians.The power of collaboration: Team-based care, physician wellness, and models for integrated healthcare.Indian perspectives: Infrastructure innovations, rural healthcare access, and tech’s role in equity.Global lens: Learning from international examples in healthcare teamwork, policy, and technology.Why Watch?Get actionable insights and real stories that matter to clinicians, educators, and health system leadersSee how Osler’s story connects to global topics like innovation, access, and technology in healthcareRespond to today’s challenges; workforce pressures, digital shifts, and building resilient care teamsComment, subscribe, and join the #BreakingSilos conversation.#healthcare #HealthEducation #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #CanadaHealthcare #IndiaHealthcare #TeamBasedCare #MedicalEducation #Osler #TMU #Innovation #Wellness #IntegratedCareChapters:00:00 Introduction: Why Academic Transformation Matters03:00 Osler’s Journey—From Community Care to Academic Centre06:00 Team-Based Primary Care & Rapid Regional Growth09:00 Learner Experience—Medical Residents Join the Shift13:00 Technology & AI in Everyday Practice17:00 Training, Diversity, and Global Community Impacts20:00 Wellness, Physician Experience, and New Models24:00 Vision for Osler & Future Healthcare28:00 Takeaways and Closing Reflections

Experience the energy of the OntarioMD Digital Health Conference 2025 through this curated compilation featuring eight panel discussions and interviews with 20 healthcare professionals from across disciplines. Dive into the latest conversations about digital health transformation, barriers to adopting new technology, and real-world innovation impacting both doctors and patients.Physician empowerment and solving care bottlenecks 🩺Bringing AI and digital transformation to primary care 🤖Practical solutions for administrative burden and burnout 💻🔥Patient-centered apps, workforce analytics, and tech for clinics 📱🏥Candid stories of barriers, trust, and change management in Canadian healthcare 🔗This best-of compilation includes highlights from all eight conference panels, showcasing firsthand perspectives from clinicians, founders, educators, and organization leaders. The full episode delivers real conversations, practical lessons, and a blueprint for future collaboration.Subscribe, leave a comment, and join the discussion!Featured Voices Include:Dr. AJ Kadhim Saleh, Family Physician & Co-founder of PippenAIDr. Pouria Sadeghi, Family Physician & CEO of Canada ClinicsAlitta Tait, CEO of Cherry HealthDr. Timothy Kodsi, Family Physician & Founder of Mimico MedicalDr. Dane Wanniarachige, Family Physician & Co-founder of ActuwellDr. Ali Okhowat, Family Physician and Co-founder of Aya Health TechnologiesDr. Hanmu Yan, Urologist and Founder of Translational AIDr. Pavel Antiperovitch, Cardiologist and Co-founder of QuickChartMei Chen, CEO of Free The AgentsKino Song, Co-founder of Medium AICody Reeves, Director of Growth & Partnerships at Cherry HealthDr. Ira Bernstein, Family PhysicianJosh Miller, Primary Care Practice Consultant at DoctorCareJeevan Singh, CEO of PocketMDDr. Joel Moktar, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Co-founder of QuickChartStephanie Stamatakis, Director of Customer Engagement & Partnership Success at Dynacare Insurance SolutionsDr. Paul Cano, Family Physician and OntarioMD Peer Leader#OntarioMD #DHC2025 #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #CanadianHealth #MedicalConference #HealthTech #PrimaryCare #AIinHealthcare #PhysicianEmpowerment #AdminBurden #PatientExperienceChapters:00:00:00 - 00:00:51: Welcome & Introduction: OntarioMD group podcast overview, zpanelist lineup, themes of digital health transformation.00:00:52 - 00:07:03: Dr. AJ Kadhim- Saleh, Dr. Pouria Sadeghi, Alitta Tait- Empowering physicians with digital tools, workforce analytics, and planning for the future. 00:07:04 - 00:11:17: Dr. Timothy Kodsi, Dr. Dane Wanniarachige- Patient-centred digital innovation, improving access and integration in primary care.00:11:18 - 00:16:08: Adam Sinai- EMR evolution, vendor landscape, supporting clinicians with learning and workflow optimization. 00:16:09 - 00:28:06: Dr. Ali Okhowat, Dr. Hanmu Yan- Physician referral streamlining, challenges in technology trust, and AI safety. 00:28:07 - 00:32:58: Dr. Pavel Antiperovitch, Michael Yingbull, Marc Faktor- Cross-sector collaboration in digital health, AI, and clinician burnout.00:32:59 - 00:41:15: Mei Chen, Cody Reeves, Kino Song- Patient interaction AI agents, post-discharge support, language access, incentive and business model challenges.00:41:16 - 00:47:36: Dr. Ira Bernstein, Josh Miller, Jeevan Singh- Clinic of the future, AI-enabled billing, revenue optimization, overcoming inertia. 00:47:37 - 00:57:29: Dr. Joel Moktar, Dr. Paul Cano, Stephanie Stamatakis- Unifying EMR systems, referral standardization, reducing practice administrative burden.00:57:30 - 00:58:00: Closing Reflections on accelerating adoption, peer leaders, upcoming roundtables on primary care transformation and the new Toronto Metropolitan University Medical school.

Ontario's historic $1.8 billion investment into primary care over the next four years begun last month with the commitment of $213 million with a stated goal of attaching 300,000 additional people to a primary care provider. Community healthcare organizations across the province are submitting proposals for how they are going to utilize this funding to attach additional people to primary care.Is this a game-changing opportunity or just more of the same?In this episode, we welcome some of the people who are shaping the future of healthcare- Dr. Dominik Nowak, Past President of the Ontario Medical Association and family physician at the Women's College Hospital, Kimberley Floyd, CEO of the Well Fort Community Health Centre in Brampton, Ontario, and Sarah Hobbs, the CEO of the Alliance for Healthier Communities. Join us as the future of Canadian healthcare is shaped today.