Opening Remarks

Speaker: Kathy Braaten, CHIM, Interim Board Chair, CHIMA Board of Directors

Charting The Course To Enable A Data-Driven Organization

Speakers: Michael Caesar, MBA, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, UHN & André D’Penha, BASc, PMP, Director, Data & Analytics, UHN

The presentation will begin by providing a high-level overview of the strategies used to establish a robust data ecosystem. Following that, the session will explore key elements of Data Governance, including committee structures and the development of policies and standards. The presentation will conclude by illustrating how data can be used to tell a patient’s story.

AI in Healthcare - A Halton Perspective

Speaker: Xiyuan (Siuwin) Wang, MHSc, BHA, CHIM, CHE, Director, Digital Health, Halton Health Care

Sponsored Session: Unlocking the Power of AI: Infoway’s National AI Scribe Program and the Hierarchy of Readiness

Speaker: Abhi Kalra, Executive Vice-President of Connected Care, Canada Health Infoway

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, but unlocking its full potential starts with building the right foundation. Join this session to explore Infoway’s national AI Scribe Program, a groundbreaking initiative deploying 10,000 fully funded AI documentation tools to primary care providers across Canada. Learn how these tools are reducing administrative burden, improving clinician workflows, and enabling more efficient, patient-focused care. We’ll also dive into the Hierarchy of Readiness for AI, a structured framework that illustrates how health systems can evolve from entry-level applications, like patient engagement and triage, to advanced AI co-pilots that support clinical decision-making and system-wide innovation. Through practical examples and real-world outcomes, this session will highlight how data quality, interoperability, and standardization are critical to driving scalable, ethical, and impactful AI adoption across the health system.

Sponsored Session: From Capture to Code: The AI-Driven Future of Canadian Healthcare

Speaker: Akeela Karmali, CHIM, MBA, Consulting Lead, Health Information Division, Solventum

Supporting Canadian healthcare organizations requires a seamless combination of advanced AI technology with deep clinical content and coding expertise. Learn how Solventum brings it all together to support the entire documentation and coding workflow—from initial capture to autonomous coding—driving improved productivity and quality outcomes. Join us to see how innovation meets expertise on the roadmap to smarter, faster healthcare operations.

Strengthening Digital Health Integration Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Speaker: Ryan Chan, RN, MScN, PhD(c), President of the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association

This session will examine the intersection of digital health, nursing informatics, and health information. Discuss effective collaboration across disciplines to implement and sustain digital tools such as EHRs, while ensuring alignment with standards and user needs.

Investing in Excellence: The Value of Certification for Health Information Professionals

Speaker: Lisa McKenzie, BHA, CHIM, CIPP/C, Director of the Canadian College of Health Information Management, CHIMA

Join us for an insightful session that delves into the critical importance of certification for health information professionals in today's evolving landscape. As we implement the new Health Information Code of Ethics and Continuing Education Program, this discussion will illustrate how certified professionals not only bring credibility and expertise to your organization but also align with the highest industry standards. Discover how investing in certification fosters a culture of continuous learning, enhances staff competency, and ultimately leads to better patient outcomes. Equip your team with the tools they need to excel and learn how certification can be a game-changer for your organization’s success!

Measuring AI's Real-World Impact in Healthcare: Lessons from the UK's NHS

Speaker: Jennifer Connolly, BSc, MSc, Co-Founder and Lead, Edge Health Canada, Edge Health Insights

Jennifer will outline real-world applications of the economic evaluation framework, including a case-study of AI as a Medical Device, "DERM," used in the NHS to triage urgent suspected skin cancer referrals.

Sponsored Session: Reimagining Coding Workflows: AI Automation in Action

Speaker: Isa Wong, MHL, MHScCDM, BScHIM, Program Director, Beamtree

Discover how Beamtree is transforming clinical coding through AI automation. This session explores the evolution of PICQ® and Autonomous Coding - from trials to live pilots.

Closing Remarks

Speaker: Lindsey Page, CHIM, Interim Vice-Chair, CHIMA Board of Directors

Networking Reception

Sponsored by: Tectonic