Opening Keynote Address
Monday, May 31
08:30-10:00
Ballroom ABC

Peter Mansbridge – Anchor of CBC’s The National Peter Mansbridge stands at such a level of public respect and visibility that, for millions of Canadians, he is not simply a newscaster: he is the daily voice of a nation. As the anchor of The National, he brings comprehension, levity and a uniquely Canadian perspective to the stories shaping our nation and the world. For all the accolades, (12 Geminis and universal acknowledgment as one of the greatest broadcast journalists in Canadian history), Mansbridge remains an astoundingly grounded individual. He is also one of this country's great public speakers. The chief correspondent of CBC Television News, Mansbridge also hosts Mansbridge: One on One. He has been a Fellow at Yale, and has lectured at Oxford, as part of their distinguished speakers series. In 2008, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honours. He was cited "for his contributions to broadcasting, for his commitment to helping Canadians better understand their country and the world, and for his dedication to literacy and Canada's youth." In 2009, Mansbridge became the first – and he remains the only – Canadian journalist to interview President Barack Obama. He is the only CBC journalist ever to have a sit-down interview with a sitting President.

Hot Topic Panel
"Political and Patient Perspective of eHealth/EHR"
Monday, May 31
12:30-13:30
Ballroom ABC

e-Health 2010 is pleased to feature three regular participants from the “At Issue” panel on CBC’s The National for this session.

This session will be moderated by Peter Mansbridge and will discuss the question of what it will take to gain the political and public confidence that e-investment in health is no longer optional.

Audience questions will be taken – time permitting.

	Andrew Coyne Andrew Coyne is the National Editor of Maclean’s magazine. Raised in Winnipeg, Mr. Coyne received a B.A. in Economics and History from Trinity College, University of Toronto and a Master's in Economics from the London School of Economics. The former national affairs columnist for The National Post, he has also been an editorial writer and columnist for The Financial Post, The Globe and Mail, and the Southam newspaper chain. In addition, he writes regularly for a number of Canadian and foreign publications, and is a frequent commentator on television and radio.
	Bruce Anderson Senior Associate Harris Decima
	Chantal Hébert As the National Affairs writer for the Toronto Star, Hébert is an influential voice on major national issues of the day. But what makes her perspective unique is that, more than any of her peers, she has immersed herself in French-English duality that defines this nation. In addition to her role at the Star, Hébert is also a columnist for Le Devoir in Montreal, and a weekly participant on CBC’s "At Issue" political panel on CBC's The National. She is also a regular participant in various other television and radio current affairs programs, in both French and English.

Plenary Session
“Canadian-US Approaches to EHR”
Tuesday, June 1
08:45-09:45
Ballroom ABC

Leading Infoway’s mandate to accelerate the development of EHR systems across Canada, Richard Alvarez will share his insights and provide an overview of progress to date and plans for the future.

From the other side of the 49th parallel, Dr. David Blumenthal will provide the American perspective and challenges.

Moderator: Allan Gregg

Speakers:

	Richard Alvarez President and Chief Executive Officer Canada Health Infoway
	Dr. David Blumenthal National Coordinator for Health Information Technology US Department of Health and Human Services

Plenary Session
“Achieving Value in Different Financial Times ”
Tuesday, June 1
13:30-14:30
Ballroom ABC

This plenary will feature leaders from the Provider, Government and Private Sectors sharing their perspectives on how adoption of IT can be expedited to improve access and decision-making given the ongoing financial challenges and service pressures faced by provincial, territorial and federal governments.

The discussion will explore:

• alternative ways to achieve responsible sustained investment
• what it will take to improve uptake within the primary care sector
• what new responsibilities the players have given this new reality

Moderator Linda Miller will challenge the panel members to engage in a frank exchange of ideas and encourage audience participation.

Moderator: Linda Miller

Panel Members:

	Roger Girard CIO Manitoba eHealth
	Marc Filion COO and General Director TELUS Health Solutions
	Dr. Mark Schonfeld Chief Executive Officer British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA)

Breakfast Plenary Session
“International eHealth: Investment Strategies and Impact”
Wednesday, June 2
08:00-09:00
Room: Ballroom ABC

There is a steady upward trend in countries around the world to invest in eHealth infrastructure, design, and implementation. While there is a philosophical recognition of overall benefits realization through eHealth investments, different countries present commonalities and variations as to how they would justify eHealth establishment in their respective contexts. Also, the relative weight of benefits – access, cost effectiveness, quality of care, patient safety – influence the types and degree of eHealth investments.

In this international panel, we highlight three speakers from different national and geographic contexts to discuss the reasoning behind eHealth investments and how they measure the impacts of this investment in their respective health systems. These presentations will be followed by an interactive session where the audience and our panelists will have an opportunity to exchange viewpoints and learn from each other on this subject.

Moderator: Kendall Ho

Speakers:

	Dr. Lincoln Moura President - Zilics eHealth IMIA Treasurer
	Christopher Seebregts Executive Director Jembi Health Systems (South Africa)
	Dr. Shariq Khoja Assistant Professor-CHS and Coordinator eHealth Program Aga Khan University (Pakistan)

Closing Keynote Address
Wednesday, June 2
12:00-14:00
Ballroom ABC

Marnie McBean – Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Marnie McBean is one of Canada's most decorated Olympians, and an expert in turning potential into performance. As one of only two Canadians ever to win three Gold medals in the Summer Olympics, she is used to performing under pressure. Her 12 World and Olympic medals bear witness to this. After a record-breaking rowing career, she is now Manager of Olympic Preparation with the Canadian Olympic Committee.

Program subject to change.