Fragmentation to Flow: Making Connected Care a Reality
From e-Health26 Track: Bridges Not Silos: The Future of Connected Health
Healthcare systems aren’t short on data, but, rather, connection.
Across jurisdictions, critical information still live in silos, slowing down care, duplicating effort, and creating unnecessary risk for patients. The Bridges Not Silos Track at e-Health26 focuses on what it takes to move beyond this fragmentation, exploring how interoperability, shared standards, and aligned strategies can enable a more connected, responsive healthcare system.
Session highlights
At the heart of connected care is both technology and a clear understanding of how data moves and where it breaks down. In Mapping the Health Data Journey: A Participatory Approach to Understanding Interoperability and Equity in British Columbia, Glynda Rees (British Columbia Institute of Technology) and Sandra (Sandy) Ketler (Patient Partner) take a closer look at how fragmented systems impact real patient experiences. Using a participatory design approach, the session maps how health data is collected, shared, and used across the province. This highlights both pain points and opportunities, particularly for Indigenous and rural communities, while offering insight into how more equitable, patient-centred, and connected systems can be built.
At a national level, the conversation shifts from feasibility to coordination. Implementing a National Strategy on E-Mental Health: Advancing Interoperability and System Integration, presented by Samuel Breau, explores how Canada is working toward more integrated, inclusive e-mental health services. The session highlights the policy, funding, and system-level barriers that still exist, while also focusing on the practical steps needed to operationalize a national strategy. The session offers a view into how interoperability challenges are being addressed across complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.
Closer to the frontlines, interoperability is already changing how care is delivered in real time. C3 Command Centre: Enabling Real-Time, System-Wide Patient Flow in Nova Scotia, featuring Stephen Scharfe, Andrea Muenster and Steven Carrigan (Nova Scotia Health), demonstrates what’s possible when data is connected and actionable. By enabling real-time, data-driven decision-making, the C3 Command Centre has improved patient flow and operational performance across the province, offering a tangible example of connected care in action.
These conversations centre connected care’s implementation effectiveness and scalability. From cost justification to national strategy to real-world execution, attendees can expect a comprehensive look at what it takes to build a more integrated healthcare system.
Review the e-Health26 Agenda
The Bridges Not Silos Track offers a closer look at how connected care is taking shape across Canada. Make sure to explore the full e-Health26 Agenda to find the sessions that align with your priorities. Use the colour-coded filters to easily narrow your view, and register for the conference if you haven’t yet.
