Andrew Ahachinsky

Understand the Role of AI in Delivering Better Care Dive into our newest white paper, The Role & Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Canadian Healthcare, and discover how AI can elevate patient outcomes, optimize operations, and ease the burden on clinicians. With expert opinions and strategic insights, this guide is essential for healthcare leaders aiming to successfully adopt and scale AI solutions. What You'll Find: ✔️ Key AI Applications: Explore opportunities that transform care delivery. ✔️ Implementation Strategies: Overcome common challenges with practical solutions. ✔️Expert Recommendations: Gain insights to align AI initiatives with healthcare priorities. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02WwPJ30

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Did you know Alberta is the first province to regulate psychedelic therapy for mental health treatments? Learn more about Alberta Blue Cross' policy and how it is a great step for Canadian psychedelic-assisted therapy policies in the link in our bio. #psychedelictherapy #healthcare #mentalhealth

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https://lnkd.in/ejwD8D-z Turn rundown properties into $20k monthly profits! 💸🏡 Learn real estate wholesaling and make smart investments with this simple strategy. #RealEstateCanada #PropertyInvesting #InvestmentTips #PassiveIncome #WealthBuilding #CashFlow #FinancialFreedom #PropertyDeals

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#Vancouver, Oct. 21, 2024 - MYND Therapeutics Inc. is announcing the official launch of the MYNDSET Clinician Referral Program for providers in #Canada 🇨🇦 and in the #UnitedStates 🇺🇸 . Let's make the "Eat less. Move more." a thing of the past. Let's use #science, #technology, #evidence, #data, #AI, #gamification to improve access and delivery, reduce costs, offer empathy, improve experience and generate better healthcare for people. Be the trusted provider you always wanted to be. #MYNDSET is a new behavioural and psychologic digital therapy app - based on years of science and proven clinical practice and clinical guidelines - that is safe, effective, easy to use, affordable and fun! This is probably the most advanced #digtaltherapeutic solution - patient-centric, #AI-driven, doctor-supported - in the market today. It helps patients to make better decisions about the health. It helps providers to make better decisions about the health of their patients. It helps providers to save time, money and lives. Available to family doctors, obesity experts, registered nutritionists, registered dietitians, psychologists who - until now - didn't have a solution to offer their patients who struggle with #overweight or suffer from #obesity. Together we can change healthcare for the better. Learn more about the value of the program here: https://lnkd.in/ggcFz7-g Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/gESTmgeS Do you want to discuss opportunities for collaboration, please DM me at Michael Mircea Bidu. #obesity #mentalhealth #weightloss #weightmanagement #weightbias #healthcare #digitalhealth #digitaltherapeutics #DTx #AI #AR #VR #XR #gamification #impact #scale

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Data fuels improvements to Ontario’s world-class childhood cancer care system. 📈 POGO and its partners are harnessing data to drive planning and quality improvement. As part of Ontario’s new Childhood Cancer Care Plan, we will: 👉Leverage new data sources and technologies to better meet the needs of underserved populations. 👉Enhance data reporting in support of system planning. These actions form one of the 5 goals of the 5-year #ChildhoodCancerCarePlan. With our partners in #ChildhoodCancerCare, we can continue to strengthen Ontario’s childhood cancer care system so that families have needed supports, and children and youth not only survive, they thrive. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gBhF_8g #POGO4Kids #ForNowForLife #POGOCancerPlan #ChildhoodCancer #ChildhoodCancerCare #ChampionChildhoodCancerCare #PediatricOncology

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Four #Ottawa-based start-ups pitched their groundbreaking health care solution to invest-ready judges at the 2024 CHEO Bears' Den. Hosted by Core Innovation, powered by the CHEO Research Institute, the pitch event highlights cutting-edge med-tech solutions for today and tomorrow’s health care system. 👏Congratulations to the best pitch winner William Jones, CEO of Leynek Medical, for the Renecare Platform, which supports cancer patients, caregivers, and health care providers through seamless integration and between-appointment care. Leynek Medical plans to use the $25,000 investment from the CHEO Bears' Den towards the acceleration of the company and getting the technology in front of those who need it most. 🏆 The Fan Favourite Award, as voted by those attending the event, went to AIHEARU for their voice recognition software tailored for individuals with speech impairments. ⭐ Shout out to Dicerra and miRoncol on their impressive and inspiring pitches! Get the full CHEO Bears' Den highlights here: https://lnkd.in/gCQtpvhm #BearsDen2024 #HealthcareInnovation #CoreInnovation #CHEOResearch Jason Berman Dr. Matthew Bromwich H.J. Jardine Jim Bottomley Suzanne Grant, CD Blake Farquharson Marie-Ange Janvier, PhD, P.Eng, CCE Jon Chatburn Veronica Farmer Ashleigh Kennedy CHEO Foundation University of Ottawa Tarek Sardana, CD, MD, DRCPC, FAsMA, ICD.D Arun Thangaraj Victoria Xu Wesley Clover

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👩‍⚕️ 💪 🌷 Daily Dose of Health Insights August 4 👩‍⚕️ 💪 🌷 🔹 Today's Highlight: New incubator supercharging women-focused health startups in Canada "Rachel Bartholomew, CEO of Hyivy Health, faced outright disbelief when pitching her groundbreaking vaginal dilator, “Floora,” a device that combines auto-dilation and heat therapy to revolutionize pelvic floor health. Despite its innovative design, investors often dismissed her pitch, reflecting a wider issue in the field of women's health. Women-led startups, particularly in Femtech, face daunting funding hurdles. Only 4% of Canadian venture capital and even less in the U.S. and Europe supports women-founded ventures. To combat this, Bartholomew launched Femtech Canada, a powerful network of over 120 companies dedicated to women's health. The market potential for conditions like endometriosis, which impacts millions, is staggering—up to $250 billion globally. Yet, funding lags far behind conditions like erectile dysfunction. Bartholomew fights to shift the narrative and push for recognition of the crucial, often overlooked, economic and health impacts of women’s health issues. Dr. Joss Reimer from the CMA highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equity in healthcare, reminding us that women's health research was only mandated in the 1990s. Bartholomew’s work is a crucial step toward balancing this inequity." 🔎 Why Stay Updated? In the rapidly evolving field of healthcare, staying informed is crucial. Whether it's groundbreaking research, policy changes, local health events, or wellness tips, these updates are designed to enhance your understanding and keep you at the forefront of medical knowledge. 👩‍⚕️ Our Commitment to Community Health: At Terra Nova Medical Clinics, we believe in empowering our community with information. Knowledge is not just power; it's health. By sharing these updates, we hope to foster a well-informed community that is proactive about health and wellness. 📲 Join the Conversation: We encourage you to engage with our posts, share your thoughts, and spread awareness. Let's create a healthier, more informed community together. #TerraNovaMedical #RichmondBC #HealthCanada #FamilyPractice #StayInformed https://lnkd.in/gdpeH7NX

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How to Know Your Iron Pills are Working | See These 4 Signs Fast ~ Pharmacy24® Canada  💊💪❤️ Are you taking iron supplements and wondering if they’re working? 🤔 Discover the key indicators that show your iron supplements are making a difference. From tracking hemoglobin and ferritin levels to noticing improvements in your symptoms, this guide will walk you through the essential signs of effective iron supplementation. Make sure your iron supplements are working as they should! 💪✨🔗 Read the full article: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-mbmKyp #pharmariscanada #passionforlife

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#FounderSpotlight Today, we want to highlight Dr. Armstrong Murira and Dr. Nardin Nakhla, the dynamic duo behind Simmunome Inc. - an artificial intelligence-powered startup focused on predicting the likelihood of drug candidates to fail (or succeed) in clinical trials. Through this they help their clients discover the right pathway to go after in disease treatment; reducing the cost and time spent on clinical trials on one hand, and increasing their efficiency and success rate on the other. Dr. Armstrong Murira (Co-founder & CEO) received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Simon Fraser University, where he also majored in Bachelor’s of Business Administration. His research focused on leveraging computational biology to understand human biological networks that cause and fight disease. In 2016, he developed the idea for Simmunome during his post-doc, where he connected with Dr. Nardin Nakhla through a mutual friend. Dr. Murira’s technical and business background allows him to handle the business and sales aspects of the company. As the co-founder and CTO of Simmunome Inc., Dr. Nardin Nakhla combines her knowledge in engineering, machine learning, and neuroscience to lead the company's research and development efforts, focusing on innovative AI models that simulate disease pathways and predict drug efficacy outcomes. After gaining experience as a regional electrical engineer at Procter & Gamble, Nardin's passion for research drew her back to academia. This led her to pursue a Ph.D. in Neuroscience at McGill University, where she utilized machine learning and diverse modeling techniques to investigate the brain's information processing and learning capabilities. Simmunome was born out of their combined passion for finding new ways to understand and treat complex diseases. At BKR Capital, we are dedicated to unearthing and supporting Canada’s most promising founders who are disrupting industries based on a combination of clear market understanding and sound technical expertise. #BKRCapital #BKRCapitalPortco #VentureCapital #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackInTech #BlackExcellence #innovation #TechStartups

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🚨🚨🚨 Urgent Action Alert 🚨🚨🚨 Health Canada has granted us an extension! We now have until May 25, 2024, to voice our concerns on the proposed revisions to the fees for Natural Health Products (NHPs). This extended feedback period is crucial to safeguarding our industry's future. While the revised proposal shows some improvement with reduced fees and extended payment periods, it falls short of addressing the core issues. The current system still burdens Canadian NHP brands with unsustainable costs, threatening their existence on Canadian shelves and driving prices beyond reach for consumers. We cannot afford to let this flawed proposal pass! Your voice matters now more than ever. Let's seize this opportunity to make a difference. Here's what you can do: 1. **Submit your feedback**: Visit the official consultation page and share your concerns directly with Health Canada. 2. **Spread the word**: Encourage others in the natural, organic, and wellness community to join us in this fight for fair regulations. 3. **Act fast**: Remember, comments submitted on the original proposal in 2023 will not be considered. It's crucial to resubmit your feedback before the new deadline. Together, we can protect the future of Natural Health Products in Canada but we all must make our voices heard and ensure a thriving industry for generations to come. Submit Feedback Now: https://lnkd.in/gN9rgint #SaveOurSupplements #NHPs #HealthCanada #RegulatoryReform

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NOV 01, 2024 5:46 AM PDT "Cannabis Legalization Linked to Fewer Schizophrenia Hospitalizations" WRITTEN BY: Kerry Charron A #study #published in the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology found a #reduction in Canada’s #cannabis-related #emergency #department (#ED) #visits among #schizophrenia #patients following #recreational cannabis #legalization. Researchers at York University in Toronto analyzed data on ED visits in a #cohort of 121,061 patients with schizophrenia. The #research team #examined #data collected between 2015 and 2021 that reflected #three specific #periods: #prelegalization, #legalization of $cannabis #flower and #herbs (phase 1), and legalization of #edibles, extracts, and #topical #products (phase 2). The study showed #decreases in cannabis-related ED visits, #mental #health-related ED visits, and cannabis and #psychosis-related ED visits among patients with #schizophrenia in the years following cannabis legalization. This #trend contrasts with pre-legalization data, which indicated #incremental month-to-month #increases in cannabis-associated #hospitalizations. Data #analysis revealed cannabis legalization was associated with #significant #reductions, particularly during phase 1. The team observed no significant #changes related to phase 2. The study indicates that legalization and cannabis #regulation may help reduce #acute #care needs in vulnerable patient populations. Data analysis showed a 25.8% decrease in cannabis-related ED visits in men and an 18.5% decrease in mental health-related ED visits in #women. The #findings suggest that regulatory measures accompanying legalization could enhance the #quality and #safety of cannabis products, potentially leading to fewer adverse #health #outcomes in vulnerable patient #populations. Cannabis regulation and patient #education can improve mental health outcomes. Some patients consume cannabis, #tobacco, and other #substances to cope with schizophrenia and other #psychiatric #conditions, so improving cannabis access #policy and #public #awareness can play a critical role in mental health #initiatives. Although several studies have suggested cannabis use disorder increases the risk of schizophrenia, many studies have found no association between state-level cannabis legalization laws and a #statistically significant increase in psychosis-related health outcomes. Sources: NORML, NORML, Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology https://lnkd.in/gQSi-eks

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🚩My Pet Peeve about Ontario Healthcare - RED TAPE! : Why Delayed X-Rays and Ultrasound Diagnostic Access Hurts Us All 🚩 🚩It’s time to Get it Done!🚩 Despite Bill 179 being passed and receiving Royal Assent in 2009, which allows physiotherapists to refer patients for x-rays and diagnostic ultrasounds, Physiotherapists and Patients are still waiting for the bureaucracy to put in place the necessary systems for diagnostic labs to accept these referrals. As a physiotherapist, I prioritize providing timely and effective care for my patients. However, current bureaucratic delays in creating the framework legislated since 2009 harm our ability to deliver the care our patients need and are detrimental to our public healthcare system as a whole. Consider this: A patient, let's call her Mrs. Smith, comes to me following a fall with symptoms that suggest an undiagnosed fracture. She needs an x-ray, and I know it. Yet, I have to send her back to her physician, a walk-in clinic, or the ER to get a referral for an x-ray that is well within my professional ability to deem appropriate and was passed into law 15 years ago. So, in this case, this delay forces me to send Mrs. Smith back to her family doctor (if she has one), incurring additional costs for the government due to a second visit. If she doesn't have a family doctor, her only options are a walk-in clinic or the emergency room. Hunting for an x-ray referral delays her care. It places additional strain on an already overburdened healthcare system, costing us hundreds of millions in red tape, lost recovery, physician time, and extra medical costs. The consequences? Mrs. Smith's recovery is delayed, potentially leading to worsened conditions and prolonged pain. In most cases, delayed treatment will affect her ability to recover fully. Another consequence is the physician's frustration in seeing a patient again who needs a second visit just to obtain an x-ray referral. This is happening every day in every physiotherapy clinic in Ontario for ultrasounds and x-rays. Imagine the cost we could save if the bureaucracy finally got this done. It's time we address this bureaucratic bottleneck. Implementing the necessary systems to allow physiotherapists to refer patients for diagnostic imaging directly can significantly improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and streamline our healthcare system. Let's push for the changes that have been pending for far too long. Our patients deserve timely and efficient care; as healthcare providers, we need the tools to provide it. As a registered physiotherapist, a physician at a clinic or in a hospital has never denied my request for an x-ray or diagnostic test when I send my patient back to them, so we are long overdue to get rid of this red tape. If your reading this - Like and Repost it 🙏 #Healthcare #Physiotherapy #PatientCare #HealthcareReform #DiagnosticImaging #2009Bill179

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OraQ AI, a Calgary-based healthtech startup founded by Dr. Amreesh Khanna (CEO), Dr. Michael Parchewsky (CCO), and Wayne M. (CTO), has raised $2.6 million CAD in seed funding led by Alberta-based angel physician group AngelMD. The company’s AI-powered clinical decision support platform helps dental professionals assess patient risk by analyzing dental and medical records. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eR7sehfi 🚀 #HealthTech #AI #DentalTech #Funding

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JUST a short list of things to consider when looking at an investment property... "Coaching you through the Real Estate process." Andrewjoseph.ca #realestateinvesting #realestate #realestateagent #realestateinvestor #realtor #realestatelife #property #investment #realtorlife  #househunting   #investmentproperty #forsale #realestatetips  #home #realestategoals #homesweethome #homesforsale   #investing #realestateinvestment #newhome #propertyinvestment  #entrepreneur #realestateexperts #realestateinvestors

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Discover the vital role of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in shaping Canada's healthcare decisions! 📊✨ Join us as we explore HTA's impact on funding, policy-making, and patient care through evidence-based evaluations. Watch now to learn how HTA drives informed, quality-focused healthcare. 🌍🏥 For more insights, read the full research paper and contact us to involve patients in HTA development here: Lopes, E., Street, J., Carter, D., Merlin, T., & Stafinski, T. (2020). Understanding Canadian Health Technology Assessment through a systems lens #HealthTechnologyAssessment #HTA #HealthcareFunding #EvidenceBased #TransparentMethods #HealthcareCanada #HTAExperts #HealthInnovation #HealthcareImprovement #ContactUs #HealthcareSupport #HealthTech #MedicalResearch #ContinuousImprovement #HTAServices #Canada

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What happens when you bring together mental health care, physical wellness, virtual medicine, and medical aesthetics under one umbrella? You create a scalable, diversified, and future-ready healthcare ecosystem—one that meets the growing demand for patient-first solutions in Canada. At Move Health, we’re leading this transformation: No Fear Counselling: One of BC’s largest mental health networks with 70+ locations and virtual services, addressing a critical need in our communities. Move Health & Wellness Inc: A trusted partner for physiotherapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture, driving physical recovery and mobility. Lyte Medical: A telemedicine pioneer offering nationwide, free virtual doctor visits covered by Canadian health insurance. Fountain Aesthetics: Where science meets wellness, enhancing our portfolio with a growing medical spa and longevity market. This synergistic approach positions Move Health Solutions as a leader in allied health—a market poised for massive growth as patients and policymakers prioritize accessibility and integrated care. The future of healthcare is here. We’re building it today. 💼 📈 #HealthcareInnovation #InvestorFocus #MoveHealthSolutions #AlliedHealthLeadership

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