Health Tech and Society Lab
@healthtechsoclab.bsky.social
Founded by Dr. Sheryl Spithoff based @wchospital.bsky.social
Conducting research at the intersection of digital information technologies, commercial interests and health systems
https://www.healthtechandsocietylab.org/
Conducting research at the intersection of digital information technologies, commercial interests and health systems
https://www.healthtechandsocietylab.org/
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We are very concerned about Premier Smith's draft legislation to introduce dual practice care into Alberta. This would lead to significant consequences to our health care system and to patients' ability to access care.
See our press release below.
www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca/canadian_doc...
See our press release below.
www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca/canadian_doc...
Canadian Doctors for Medicare Warns Albertans of Premier’s Plan to Undermine Public Health Care
Seeking to strengthen and improve Canada's universal publicly-funded health care system. Evidence-based, values driven.
www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca
November 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We are very concerned about Premier Smith's draft legislation to introduce dual practice care into Alberta. This would lead to significant consequences to our health care system and to patients' ability to access care.
See our press release below.
www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca/canadian_doc...
See our press release below.
www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca/canadian_doc...
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A group of hospital physicians met for a virtual rounds meeting.
What they didn't realize was that Otter.ai was on the call, too.
They found out when the AI transcriber sent a transcript of the meeting -- patient information and all -- to dozens of current and former staff after the call.
What they didn't realize was that Otter.ai was on the call, too.
They found out when the AI transcriber sent a transcript of the meeting -- patient information and all -- to dozens of current and former staff after the call.
AI bot recorded doctors’ meeting, sent patient info to current and former hospital staff, watchdog says
The transcription tool recorded the meeting on behalf of a physician who no longer worked at the hospital
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A group of hospital physicians met for a virtual rounds meeting.
What they didn't realize was that Otter.ai was on the call, too.
They found out when the AI transcriber sent a transcript of the meeting -- patient information and all -- to dozens of current and former staff after the call.
What they didn't realize was that Otter.ai was on the call, too.
They found out when the AI transcriber sent a transcript of the meeting -- patient information and all -- to dozens of current and former staff after the call.
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Doctors warn of risks in provinces' deals with private virtual care companies www.cmaj.ca/content/197/... @lindsayhedden.bsky.social @tarakiran.bsky.social @ruthlavergne.bsky.social @cmaj.ca
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November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Doctors warn of risks in provinces' deals with private virtual care companies www.cmaj.ca/content/197/... @lindsayhedden.bsky.social @tarakiran.bsky.social @ruthlavergne.bsky.social @cmaj.ca
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
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23andMe, you & 300,000 others in Canada.
My latest, with Sheryl Spithoff of @healthtechsoclab.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
My latest, with Sheryl Spithoff of @healthtechsoclab.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Leaky genes: How an alarming hack shows that Canada needs new rules around health information
Poor security practices at genetic testing company 23andMe exposed the data of hundreds of thousands of Canadians.
www.thestar.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
23andMe, you & 300,000 others in Canada.
My latest, with Sheryl Spithoff of @healthtechsoclab.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
My latest, with Sheryl Spithoff of @healthtechsoclab.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Our newest study reports on the primary care medical record industry in Canada.
Data brokers claim to have acquired between 2-4 million records from for-profit chains of medical clinics. Their primary client is the pharmaceutical industry.
#privacy
Read more:
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Data brokers claim to have acquired between 2-4 million records from for-profit chains of medical clinics. Their primary client is the pharmaceutical industry.
#privacy
Read more:
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
May 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Our newest study reports on the primary care medical record industry in Canada.
Data brokers claim to have acquired between 2-4 million records from for-profit chains of medical clinics. Their primary client is the pharmaceutical industry.
#privacy
Read more:
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Data brokers claim to have acquired between 2-4 million records from for-profit chains of medical clinics. Their primary client is the pharmaceutical industry.
#privacy
Read more:
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Check out this morning's interview with Dr Sheryl Spithoff, lab director, on CBC Metro Morning.
She discussed how commercial data brokers are making money from Canadian medical records and what this means for patients.
#privacy #Health #data #Canada #pharma
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
She discussed how commercial data brokers are making money from Canadian medical records and what this means for patients.
#privacy #Health #data #Canada #pharma
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved.
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May 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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"Some health-data companies are selling access to patient records to pharmaceutical companies without patients’ knowledge, according to a new study."
Yes, a Canadian finding. Via @healthtechsoclab.bsky.social.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Yes, a Canadian finding. Via @healthtechsoclab.bsky.social.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Health-data companies selling access to patient records, study says
Research paper highlights potential downsides when private companies are integrated into the health care system in crucial roles without enough oversight
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
"Some health-data companies are selling access to patient records to pharmaceutical companies without patients’ knowledge, according to a new study."
Yes, a Canadian finding. Via @healthtechsoclab.bsky.social.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Yes, a Canadian finding. Via @healthtechsoclab.bsky.social.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Check out this commentary by Health Tech and Society members @danyaalraza.com and Sheryl Spithoff, putting forward a model of virtual care that prioritizes care over profit and complements existing comprehensive primary care models healthydebate.ca/2025/01/topi... #OntMed #virtualcare
We need virtual care that cares for everyone - Healthy Debate
Non-profit virtual care has the most potential to not only improve health outcomes but promote health system sustainability.
healthydebate.ca
April 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Check out this commentary by Health Tech and Society members @danyaalraza.com and Sheryl Spithoff, putting forward a model of virtual care that prioritizes care over profit and complements existing comprehensive primary care models healthydebate.ca/2025/01/topi... #OntMed #virtualcare
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We need virtual care that cares for everyone canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/01/22/w... by Sheryl Spithoff & @danyaalraza.com
We need virtual care that cares for everyone
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January 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We need virtual care that cares for everyone canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/01/22/w... by Sheryl Spithoff & @danyaalraza.com
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For an excellent breakdown of virtual primary care and how it's paid for in Canada, check out this article by Sheryl Spithoff, Ewan Affleck and @lindsayhedden.bsky.social
www.cfp.ca/content/70/1... #cdnhealth
www.cfp.ca/content/70/1... #cdnhealth
January 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
For an excellent breakdown of virtual primary care and how it's paid for in Canada, check out this article by Sheryl Spithoff, Ewan Affleck and @lindsayhedden.bsky.social
www.cfp.ca/content/70/1... #cdnhealth
www.cfp.ca/content/70/1... #cdnhealth