"The structure and format used by Direct Engagements Peer-to-Peer Roundtables successfully attracted and integrated a variant group of key stakeholders around one common theme. Our input into panelists & discussion theme selections were encouraged and considered; thus, allowing us to contribute to the public debate in a way that was meaningful to our customers."
The Ontario PRIISME™ Team (
GlaxoSmithKline )
"The
roundtable was an excellent opportunity to hear and converse
in real-time with peers from a diverse operational perspective
on some of the challenges they face in Ontario's healthcare
sector from vantage points which included legal, government
and information technology. The forum facilitated forthright
and candid discussion that brought attention for the need of
a more coordinated and inclusive approach to be put forward
with vendors, government and the healthcare community in order
to better assist in the resolution of the outstanding issues
uniformly expressed,"
Peter Catford, Vice President,
Information Management & C.I.O., Centre for Addiction and
Mental Health (CAMH)
"The roundtable organized by Direct Engagement on “Security,
Privacy Systems & Policies in a Wireless and e-Health
Environment” and presented with ITAC Ontario afforded a rare
opportunity to gain insight into the issues faced by institutional
health information custodians in implementing Ontario’s new
health information protection law. The session was well organized
and the format contributed to an exceptionally candid discussion,
facilitating an appreciation of what remains to be done,"
Bonnie
Freedman, LLB, Goodman & Carr
“The Peer-to-Peer Roundtables creates the ideal setting for
informative exchange and business development. It is the key
event to keep on top of your industry vertical”
Brad Dickson,
Ontario Health Corporate Account Manager, Rogers Communications
Inc.
"The peer-to-peer forum was a special opportunity to hear
first-hand about some of the IT challenges
facing Ontario's healthcare sector. This information will enable Entrust and
other vendors to have a more focused discussion with healthcare IT professionals,
collaborating on innovative new ideas and
ultimately working as partners to deploy truly valuable solutions,”
Entrust Limited.
“Just wanted to thank you for the session on Privacy you organized
– it was very helpful to get a sense of the challenges and issues
that like organizations were experiencing and it also provided
me with a higher level of confidence that we are addressing the
legislation in appropriate fashion. Additionally, the composition
of the group included diverse perspectives (legal, technical,
operational and procedural) which allowed the entire group to
gain better understanding surrounding some aspects of the legislation
that we may have had some uncertainty around.”
Andrew Brearton,
Director of Information Services, St. Joseph's Health Centre
"Direct Engagement's roundtable thought leadership forum
was an excellent opportunity
to obtain up-to-the-moment, unedited information from not one but a boardroom
full of decision makers in a candid and frank peer-to-peer dialogue on their
burning questions and issues that they face operationally today,"
Murna Dalton, Vice-President, Rogers
Wireless Communications Inc.
"It was both timely and encouraging to hear from other stakeholders
that the implementation
of Bill 31 was generating anxieties around the table. Different interpretations
of the bill and PHIPA could translate into a variety of differing demands on
software and hardware providers. Sharing concerns about this is a first step
toward developing realistic,
shared standards and consistent operational systems. Compatibility between
operational systems will be key in developing a truly patient-centered circle
of care. This came across clearly during this productive roundtable
facilitated by DEI
and ITAC. I just hope the vendors were paying close attention!"
George
Tolomiczenko, Ph.D.,
M.P.H., M.B.A., Research
Director & Interim
Public Affairs Director,
SJHC
"We have enjoyed working with Direct Engagement as a sponsor
for the roundtable
thought leadership forums. We value the reputation they have built in the industry
and trust that they continually provide great learning opportunities through
a relevant hot topics, experienced panel and candid discussion."
Ember
Johnstone-Bertrand, Ontario Business Marketing Manager, Rogers
Communications Inc.
“I thought the session was both informative and insightful. It
allowed those familiar with the research and evidence to not
only present their own research and understanding on the topic
but also to explore topics that are not often discussed or presented.
I think the dialogue between the panelists, and the discussion
around these important and relevant issues was of particular
value.”
Nadeem
Esmail,
Director
of Health
System
Performance
Studies & Manager
of Alberta
Policy
Research
Centre,
The Fraser
Institute
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent
seminar this morning. It was good to hear everyone's perspective
and gave food for thought.”
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