Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Anderson Chuck will be appointed CIHI’s new chief executive officer effective July 2. With a distinguished career and a proven track record of leadership, Andy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role. Andy has spent his career partnering with stakeholders and building coalitions to create real, measurable benefits in population health, patient health outcomes, patient experience, value and system sustainability. He is a firm believer that the future of health care and the key to achieving a sustainable, high-quality health system is not a race to the bottom in costs but a race to the top in value. As we welcome Andy to our organization, we also extend our heartfelt appreciation to David O'Toole for his exemplary service and dedication. David’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping the success of CIHI, and his legacy will continue for years to come. Please join us in extending warm congratulations to Dr. Anderson Chuck! Learn more: https://ow.ly/FUCa50RvNOY --- Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que Anderson Chuck, Ph. D, sera le nouveau président-directeur général de l’ICIS à compter du 2 juillet. Fort d’une brillante carrière et d’un leadership éprouvé, Anderson mettra à profit une expérience et une expertise impressionnantes dans ce rôle. Anderson a été appelé à nouer tout au long de sa carrière des partenariats avec des intervenants et à former des coalitions en vue de créer des avantages tangibles et mesurables en matière de santé de la population, de résultats pour les patients, d’expérience des patients, d’efficience et de viabilité du système de santé. Il croit fermement que l’avenir des soins de santé et la clé d’un système de santé viable de haute qualité ne passent pas par une rationalisation à outrance des coûts, mais bien par une appréciation de la valeur. Nous accueillons chaleureusement Anderson, tout en remerciant sincèrement David O’Toole pour ses loyaux services et son dévouement. Le leadership de David a joué un rôle instrumental dans la réussite de l’ICIS et sa contribution perdurera pour les années à venir. Joignez-vous à nous pour féliciter chaudement Anderson Chuck! En Savoir plus : https://ow.ly/zo2q50RvNWT

Au Canada, les temps d’attente médians pour une chirurgie du cancer colorectal, du sein, de la vessie ou du poumon étaient de 2 à 4 jours plus longs en 2023 qu’en 2019, et 11 jours plus longs pour une chirurgie du cancer de la prostate. En savoir plus : https://ow.ly/WIwE50R6W3j

Compared with 2019, the median wait times for breast, bladder, colorectal and lung cancer surgery in Canada increased by 2 to 4 days in 2023; the median wait increased by 11 days for prostate cancer. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ePW450R6VWW

That’s a wrap on #CAHSPR2024. Thank you to everyone who participated, attended and contributed to making our time at this event a success. Until next year!

It’s Day 3 already! Time flies when you’re having fun at #CAHSPR2024. Catch our final talk of the event, Hospital Harm: Analyzing Burden on Canadian Hospitals. Remember to swing by our booth to chat with our team. Let’s make the most of our last day together!

Les personnes atteintes de démence suivent diverses trajectoires de soins selon les soins de santé dont elles ont besoin et le soutien offert. Apprenez-en davantage sur les trajectoires des personnes aux prises avec la démence : https://ow.ly/zIio50Reas3

People living with dementia follow health care trajectories that differ based on the person’s health care needs and the supports available to them. To find out about some of the health care trajectories followed by people living with dementia: https://ow.ly/4AVm50Re9UY

Another inspiring day at #CAHSPR2024! Our team rocked the stages, sharing insights and expertise. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s sessions!

"Emergency departments are a terrible place to receive a cancer diagnosis.” A recent editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes how the multifactorial challenges our health care systems are experiencing are resulting in many people receiving a cancer diagnosis in a crowded, often chaotic emergency department. As the population ages and cancer rates continue to rise, what are possible solutions to the ED crisis? Avis Favaro has a detailed discussion with an ED doctor and a paramedic in the latest episode of the Canadian Health Information Podcast: https://ow.ly/JmX650RHu7y

#Homelessness is a growing problem, with at least 235,000 people in Canada experiencing homelessness each year. In this episode of the CHIP, we’ll hear about the complex health needs of the growing number of people who are unhoused and turning to hospitals for help, and how doctors are working toward solutions. Apple: http://ow.ly/Q4F950Lo4kO Google: http://ow.ly/unEn50Lo4ou Spotify: http://ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr YouTube: http://ow.ly/Isw150N9SfY