The Health Data Coalition (HDC) is a data sharing initiative funded by the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC). Established to enable quality improvement in primary care and support a learning health system, the HDC is a federally-registered not for profit …
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Dear Colleagues: Established to enable quality improvement in primary care and support a learning health system, the Health Data Coalition (HDC) was formed with the support of BC’s General Practices Services Committee and the Doctors of BC. With a $1.7 …
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Kate Fagan Taylor brings extensive experience to physician-led organization designed to improve patient and health outcomes VANCOUVER, November 16, 2016: The Health Data Coalition – a BC physician-led initiative that aggregates patient data from individual physician practices, across disparate Electronic Medical Record systems …
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In this Q&A with HDC, Kate discusses her new role as Executive Director and how HDC can help advance continuous quality improvement. About Kate Fagan Taylor Kate’s background includes leadership in not-for-profit sector leadership, post-secondary administration, and public service in …
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To the supporters of the newly formed Health Data Coalition The Board of the PDC, the AMCARE Steering Committee and new Board of the HDC want to acknowledge the unwavering commitment of Divisions who have supported the PDC throughout the …
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Fellow physicians and HDC partners: We are pleased to announce that we have received funding to continue our work for at least the next 12 months thanks to the generous continued support from the General Practice Services Committee. We can now accelerate the …
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In this Q&A conducted recently by phone with HDC, Dr. Sze discusses her views on family practice, lifelong learning and the role of HDC in advancing continuous quality improvement. About Dr. Shirley Sze Dr. Shirley Sze graduated from medicine at …
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In this Question and Answer, HDC Board member Dr. Gerald Tevaarwerk provides his points of view on a number of related topics and why he believes that the real-life data gathered by the HDC is key in determining where to start serious discussions on where to reduce …
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About Dr. Bruce Hobson Dr. Bruce Hobson has been a family practitioner in Powell River, BC, for 34 years. He has a passion for technology-enhanced adult learning and education. He is actively involved with the Practice Support Program and is …
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