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It’s a concerning statistic. A study from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) found that 1 in 12 patients is readmitted to a hospital within 30 days of being discharged. In hospitals, physicians and nurses can monitor patients continuously. Unfortunately, care-related challenges are often compounded in less-controlled environments. At home, patients play a much larger role in managing their own

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is described as a group of respiratory diseases that can result in shortness of breath, chronic coughing, wheezing, weight loss, and more. More than 90% of people with COPD are smokers or used to smoke, and the disease is becoming more and more frequently diagnosed in Canada over the last few years. In fact, COPD is currently the

Privately operated clinics have their pros and cons. On one side, being able to skip the typical long hospital wait list and be seen within days can be extremely convenient. On the other – it comes with a cost. There are over 100 private clinics across Canada that are typically run independently by physicians/surgeons who charge patients hundreds or thousands of dollars

The annual eHealth conference is approaching quickly and will be taking place in the beautiful Vancouver, Canada. With over 1500 attendees and a full schedule of over 250 presenters, this conference is the place to be for those with a passion for improving health technology. Healthcare leaders and enthusiasts will be attending from across the country for the unique opportunity to make

This is the fourth and final article in a series written by the Women’s College Hospital. We have chosen to repost these blog posts as they demonstrate how our app, aTouchAway, is being used in their new ambulatory joint replacement program. The program allows patients to recover from surgery from the comfort of home – being discharged the same day

This week’s blog is featuring an article written by one of our clients. We are grateful for the opportunity to work together with the Women’s College Hospital as part of their new ambulatory joint replacement surgery program. Patients typically stay in the hospital for up to three days after a knee surgery. This program allows patients to recover from same-day

With OCE Discovery just a week away, it’s not too late to make plans to attend. Healthcare leaders and innovators from across Ontario are looking forward to two days full of knowledge sharing and networking. Hosted by Ontario Centres of Excellence, OCE Discovery is an annual conference held in Toronto. The conference brings together investors, members from the health industry

Having multiple illnesses or conditions to manage can be exhausting. It’s even more challenging for healthcare professionals who are tasked with caring for many of these patients at once. Fortunately, it is possible for even the most complex patients to be more proactive with their health. Whether they’re recovering from surgery or dealing with a chronic illness, there are various

Reducing readmissions is no easy task. Studies show that 1 in 12 Canadians will be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of being discharged – that’s a lot of money and time spent that could be avoided. Patients could be readmitted for multiple reasons, ranging from poor discharge planning to a failure to comply with post-operative instructions. Fortunately, there

It is no surprise that hospital readmissions have a negative impact on the healthcare system. They affect government budgets and put a strain on facility resources. And of course, they decrease the quality of life for the patients involved. Unfortunately, hospital readmissions are not uncommon. Studies show that 1 in 12 Canadians will be readmitted to the hospital within 30