Media Advisory/Interview and Photo Opportunity: Bringing the Technology Revolution to Healthcare

TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 11/12/14 — On Friday, November 14, 2014, TELUS Health will host an educational breakfast event with , former National Coordinator for Health IT for President Obama.

In this informative lecture, Dr. Mostashari will bring an international perspective to the Canadian healthcare community on the benefits of EMR adoption, specifically as it relates to chronic disease management (like diabetes), healthcare policy and the future of e-health.

EMR use in Canada has grown 19 per cent between 2009 and 2012. Yet despite this growth, the country–s EMR adoption rate of 56 percent is the lowest in the G7. Why is Canada lagging behind? Dr. Mostashari will share his thoughts on how Canada can continue to build on the lessons of the U.S. to achieve even better results, through a comprehensive approach.

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Note to editors: Cameras and reporters are welcome to attend

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Contacts:
TELUS Media Relations
Jill Yetman
416-992-2639

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