"Health Canada says the country's health data system is "fragmented and siloed," and that incomplete health records can compromise patient care and safety."
""We need to break down those silos," Health Minister Marjorie Michel said while announcing the bill at a news conference in Ottawa."
""Better connected care will contribute to safer, more integrated and higher quality care, less burden and burnout for providers, and patient empowerment in managing their own health," a Health Canada official said in a background briefing on Wednesday morning."
Federal legislation titled the Connected Care for Canadians Act would enable safe sharing of digital health information across electronic systems, giving patients and providers access to more comprehensive medical records. The bill was introduced in June 2024 and passed first reading before dying on prorogation; it has been tabled in the Senate and must complete the parliamentary process to become law. Health Canada characterizes the country's health data system as fragmented and siloed, saying incomplete records can compromise patient care and safety. The legislation would set standards for electronic medical record systems, prohibit unnecessary restrictions on information sharing, and maintain patient privacy protections.
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