Disruptors

A Digital Cure for Healthcare

Episode Summary

Healthcare professionals are on the front-line of the COVID-19 pandemic, treating and preventing the spread of the virus, while working within an already strained healthcare system. The crisis has been a catalyst for the piloting and adoption of new technologies and new ways of operating – from virtual care and contact tracing apps to artificial intelligence and voice technology, with impacts that could last long after the crisis has passed, and fundamentally shift how we think about healthcare delivery.

Episode Notes

On this episode of RBC Disruptors, John Stackhouse is joined by Valerie Pisano, CEO of MILA in Montreal, and Abhinav Sharma of McGill University to discuss Canadian innovations in AI and machine learning for healthcare delivery, progress in the development of digital contact tracing applications, and the importance of healthcare professionals working hand in hand with technology.

Key Takeaways:

• What will the patient experience look like in 2030?
• Technology is going to increasingly shape healthcare. But without the human adoption of technology, we'll never see its potential
• How do we navigate data and privacy concerns, while understanding the benefits of these innovations?
• How can we ensure that Canadian healthcare innovations are global in their ambition?