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🌟 That’s a wrap on the 12th Annual Data Analytics for Healthcare Summit! 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to all the attendees, speakers, sponsors, and partners who made this event an incredible success. Over the past two days, we’ve explored groundbreaking ideas, shared actionable insights, and forged connections that will shape the future of healthcare data innovation. 🔥 Final afternoon highlights: ✨ 2:45 PM | Case Study: Enhancing the Patient Experience "Leveraging Health Equity Data in Healthcare" 🎤 Speakers: Shakil Ahmad MD,DM,MHCM,CPHQ, CPSO, FISQUA, Director, Quality, Risk, Health Information, Emergency Preparedness, Patient Relations, and Privacy, Runnymede Healthcare Centre Kim Pham, Patient Experience Specialist, Runnymede Healthcare Centre ✨ 3:45 PM | Case Study: Combining Data with AI and VR "Improving Patient Quality of Life While Increasing Your Own Happiness" 🎤 Speaker: David Parker, Founder, Wishplay Thank you to everyone who made this event a success—your energy, insights, and support brought every discussion to life and drove meaningful conversations. Here’s to continuing the momentum and shaping the future of healthcare innovation! Share your takeaways and tag us using #DAHC2024. Thank you for being part of this journey to advance healthcare data for better outcomes. See you next year! 🚀 #DAHC2024 #HealthcareInnovation #DataAnalytics

🌟 The final afternoon of the 12th Annual Data Analytics for Healthcare Summit is underway! 🌟 🔥 1:45 PM | Panel: Data-Driven Culture "Bringing Leadership on the Journey to Build a Data Culture from the Top Down" ✅ Involve leaders in data projects beyond budgeting and reporting ✅ Distinguish between data-informed and data-driven cultures ✅ Make leadership advocates for data excellence 🎤 Speakers: Nick Popratnjak, MBA, CPA, Director, Business and Support Solution Delivery & Analytics, Hamilton Health Sciences Mina Tadrous, Scientist Fellow, Women's College Hospital Victoria Chan, Deputy Chief Medical Information Officer, Mackenzie Health Christelle Abi Khalil Director, Product Management, Healthcare Insights, Petal Bobby Gheorghiu, Senior Director, Research & Analytics, Canada Health Infoway(Moderator) 🔥 2:15 PM | Case Study: Data Integration "Creating a Unified Data Platform for Youth Mental Health Services" ✅ Build a unified data platform for better youth mental health outcomes ✅ Streamline data sharing and protect privacy ✅ Foster collaboration across organizations 🎤 Speakers: Mary Hanna, Project Manager, Special Projects, CAMH Adeel Ansari, Data Engineering Lead, Krembil Centre for Neuroinformation CAMH 💡 Don’t miss these exciting sessions—insights and inspiration await! #DAHC2024 #DataDrivenCare #HealthcareInnovation

Day 1 of the Annual Summit on Data & Analytics for Healthcare covered interesting topics such as: - what’s the right framework for #AI governance and are we closer than we think?🤔 - how can real-world evidence #RWE programs build trust between health programs for increased data sharing?🚀 - what are the opportunities and challenges for #syntheticData in health and life sciences? 🧬 - what have we really learned about #AI and #GenAI in the last year that will impact decisions in 2025? 🎆 - are cloud data platforms providing the semantic layer and #datalineage we need to trust the downstream analytic models? 🔗 If you’re here in Toronto and haven’t stopped by the SAS booth, today’s the last chance! Learn more about how SAS Health on SAS Viya delivers trusted health innovations powered by data and AI. Lorne Rothman Sally Cheung Alex Coop Holly Cheung Jeff Clarke Big Data & Analytics Canada

🌟 The final morning of the 12th Annual Data Analytics for Healthcare Summit continues! 🌟 Let’s dive into impactful sessions before we break for networking and exhibitor visits. ✨ 11:30 AM | Case Study: Health Equity "Making the Invisible Visible: Using Health System Data to Advance Equity" 🎤 Speaker: Maureen Kelly, Director, Data Governance, Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) ✨ 12:00 PM | Panel: Beyond Technical Interoperability "Tackling the Policy- and People-Driven Barriers to Advancing Digital Health" 🎤 Panelists: Evelyn Pyper, Health Data Strategy Lead, Roche Canada Ewan Affleck, Senior Medical Advisor – Health Informatics, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) Alies Maybee, Co-founder and Co-Chair, PAN - Patient Advisors Network Bobby Gheorghiu, Senior Director, Research & Analytics, Canada Health Infoway (Moderator) After these sessions, join the Networking Lunch to connect with peers and industry leaders. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Exhibitor Lounge—discover innovative solutions and discuss your challenges with experts. #DAHC2024 #HealthcareInnovation

🌟 Welcome to the final day of the 12th Annual Data Analytics for Healthcare Summit! 🌟 Let’s make the most of this exciting day packed with insights, connections, and opportunities to shape the future of healthcare innovation. 🔥 This morning’s agenda: ✨ 9:00 AM | Opening Keynote "Data-Driven Healthcare: 5 Things A Digital Transformation Executive is Looking For" 🎤 Speaker: Amy Yee, Board Member, Kemptville District Hospital ✨ 9:30 AM | Case Study: Data Literacy "A Framework to Establish Data Literacy in an Academic Health Sciences Centre" 🎤 Speakers: André D'Penha, Director, Data Strategy, Governance & Analytics, University Health Network Ashley Tattersall, Manager, Data Literacy & Applied Analytics, University Health Network 💡 What’s next? ✅Engage in impactful sessions and learn from industry experts ✅Network with peers and leaders shaping healthcare innovation ✅Explore cutting-edge solutions at the partner booth area See you in the sessions! #DAHC2024 #HealthcareInnovation #DataDrivenCare

One of the best parts of this event? Connecting with brilliant minds shaping the future of healthcare data and innovation. From exchanging ideas to sparking collaborations, this networking session is where inspiration meets opportunity. #DAHC2024 #HealthcareInnovation #DataAnalytics 

🌟 Thank you for an incredible Day 1 of the 12th Annual Data Analytics for Healthcare Summit! 🌟 A huge thank you to all our attendees, speakers, and partners who made today so impactful. From inspiring keynotes to engaging panels and hands-on sessions, we’ve taken big steps toward shaping the future of healthcare data. 🔥 This afternoon’s highlights: ✨ 3:45 PM | Fireside Chat: Data Culture "Strategies for Cultivating a Data-Driven Culture" ✅ Promote data literacy and build trust with stakeholders ✅ Embed data thinking into organizational decision-making ✅ Sustain momentum with feedback and continuous learning 🎤 Speakers: Kimberley Hill, MPP, Director of Data Governance and Enterprise Analytics, North York General Hospital Nasheen Liu, Partner & SVP, CIO Strategy, The IT Media Group, A CIO-Centric Media Company ✨ 3:45 PM | Case Study: BI (Exclusive to In-Person) "Building a Robust Data Foundation: From BI Systems to Research Enablement" ✅ Ensure data quality and compliance with governance models ✅ Utilize predictive models for better outcomes ✅ Explore early applications of Open AI in healthcare 🎤 Speaker: Eugene Wong, Director, Enterprise Analytics and Health Records, Scarborough Health Network ✨ 4:15 PM | Case Study: Synthetic Data "Generative AI and Synthetic Data: Driving Health Innovation" ✅ Protect privacy with high-quality synthetic datasets ✅ Accelerate drug discovery and preclinical testing ✅ Evaluate and promote trust in Generative AI solutions 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Helen Chen , Professor, University of Waterloo School of Public Health Sciences ✨ 4:15 PM | Case Study: Analytics (Exclusive to In-Person) "Drive the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Healthcare Delivery Through Analytics" ✅ Identify key data sources and apply governance practices ✅ Build analytical skills for actionable insights ✅ Leverage visualization tools for better communication 🎤 Speakers: George Craigie, CSCMP, Senior Director, Data Management & Analytics, McKesson Anjan Sidhu, Vice President Healthcare and Pharmacy, GS1 Canada 💡 Looking Ahead to Day 2: Day 2 brings more exciting sessions, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Visit the partner booth area to discover innovative solutions, share challenges, and connect with healthcare leaders. Be sure to join us in the morning for impactful sessions you won’t want to miss! We look forward to seeing you! #DAHC2024 #HealthcareInnovation #DataAnalytics

🚨 How can data drive healthier outcomes for newborns and mothers? 🚨 ✨ 2:45 PM | Industry Expert Session: The Hidden Link Between Data and Healthy Babies ✅ Leverage data to enhance clinical workflows and accessibility ✅ Foster collaboration between clinical and data teams to drive innovation ✅ Apply actionable insights to streamline care and improve outcomes 🎤 Speaker: Kevin Bohan, Director of Product Marketing, Denodo Technologies #DAHC2024 #HealthcareInnovation #DataAnalytics

🚀 The 12th Annual Data Analytics for Healthcare Summit resumes with more incredible sessions! Here’s what’s happening this afternoon: 🎯 Track 1 – Strategic ✨ 1:45 PM | Case Study: Interoperability – Canada Health Infoway "Advancing Interoperability in Canadian Healthcare: Business Case, Progress, and Collaborative Efforts" 🎤 Speaker: Simon Hagens, VP, Performance, Canada Health Infoway ✨ 2:15 PM | Panel: AI "How Should We Plan for Future AI Projects Based on What We Have Learned So Far?" 🎤 Panelists: Muskur Jahan, Director, Enterprise Data and Analytics, Medcan Michael Page, MBA, Director, AI Commercialization, Unity Health Toronto Mehdi Somji, Director, Innovation & Partnerships, Trillium Health Partners Alyssa Farrell, Director, Global Health & Life Sciences Strategy, SAS Simon Hagens, VP, Performance, Canada Health Infoway (Moderator) 🔧 Track 2 – Practical (Exclusive to In-Person) ✨ 1:45 PM | Co-Design Session: Resources and Proposals "Mastering Objection Handling: Preparing and Delivering Effective Responses" 🎤 Speakers: Matthew Norton, General Manager, Consulting, Analytics, Technology and Government, IQVIA Canada Robert McKay Practice Leader, Governments and Providers, IQVIA Canada ✨ 2:15 PM | Co-Design Session: Adoption in Clinical Settings "Building Trust with Clinicians: Co-Designing Strategies for Innovation Adoption in Healthcare" 🎤 Speaker: Sahil Gandhi, Data Strategy and Analytics Lead, BioAdvance, @J&J Innovative Medicine 🎉 With sessions like these, the afternoon promises even more actionable insights and impactful discussions. Let’s keep the energy going! #DAHC2024 #HealthcareInnovation #DataAnalytics

What an incredible start! From bridging clinical care and analytics with Victoria Chan to diving into AI governance with a stellar panel of experts, the energy in the room has been unmatched. 💡✨ The discussions have been dynamic, thought-provoking, and filled with actionable insights—all while connecting with some of the brightest minds in healthcare data innovation. 🚀 Stay tuned for more updates as the day unfolds. Let’s keep the momentum going! #DAHC2024 #DataAnalyticsforHealthcare #DataAnalytics