Module 1: Navigating the Canadian Health Care Landscape - MAY 3

Objective: Equip participants with a foundational understanding of the Canadian healthcare system's structure, funding, and operational dynamics, and identify the key challenges and opportunities for digital health solutions.

Before you spend all this money, you will assess whether it is worth the investment.

Curriculum: Canadian Healthcare System Overview:

• Healthcare settings and divergent strategies between the provinces

• How citizens access healthcare services, highlighting the roles of primary, secondary, and tertiary care.

• Examination of Canadian public and private health insurance models.

• Payment mechanisms for healthcare providers - AB, BC, ON, Atlantic

• Challenges in the Canadian Healthcare System:

• Discussion on system inefficiencies, wait times, and accessibility.

• Exploration of how these challenges create opportunities for digital health technologies.

• Aligning Digital Health Solutions with Canadian Healthcare Ecosystem

• Key players in the Canadian digital health ecosystem.

• Identifying and understanding innovative digital health solutions that have succeeded in the Canadian market.

• Approaches for assessing the demand for health tech solutions in Canada.

Module 2: Creating Winning Strategies - MAY 10

Objective: Provide insights into forming strategic partnerships, conducting effective pilot studies, and marketing strategies to facilitate health tech solution adoption in the Canadian market.

We’ll cover everything you need to prepare for Canadian market entry, including:

Curriculum: Integration and Partnership Strategies:

• Identifying and approaching potential Canadian healthcare organization and digital health vendor partners

• Guidance on forming strategic partnerships and collaborations for market entry and growth.

• Sample collaboration models and agreements

• Case studies in AB and BC for good partnerships

• Best practices for integrating digital health solutions with Canada’s existing healthcare IT systems.

• Pilot Studies and Evaluation:

  • Designing and executing pilot studies in Canadian clinical settings

  • Typical requirements for data collection, analysis, and implementation of feedback

• Marketing and Networking:

  • Entrepreneurial advice on navigating the Canadian health tech ecosystem

  • Building a presence at healthcare conferences and workshops

  • Leveraging digital marketing for the Canadian healthcare audience

  • Understand how to tailor your products/services

  • Forge Strategies to align with key partners

Module 3: Implementation and Growth in the Canadian Market - MAY 17

Objective: Navigate the legal, compliance, certification, and licensing landscape essential for operating a health tech business in Canada.

Curriculum: Overview of medical device regulations

• Health data standards and privacy laws (e.g., PIPEDA)

• Planning for compliance for types of digital health solutions

• Compliance and Certifications:

  • Steps to achieve compliance with digital health regulatory requirements

  • Required certifications and licenses, application processes

• Operational Excellence:

  • Best practices for maintaining compliance

• Case studies on overcoming regulatory challenges

NOTE: Each module is ~1 hour of delivery and 1-2 hours of preparation/follow-up. Total course delivery is approximately 3.5-4 hours.

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The next course is set to run the following dates/times:

• Module 1: May 3 @ 11:00 EST

• Module 2: May 10 @ 11:00 EST

• Module 3: May 17 @ 11:00 EST