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The Human Side of Health Data
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- Jul 23, 2026
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- 2841
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Summary
In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation, host Lisa George is joined by Dr. Tyler Williamson, Director of the Centre for Health Informatics and Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary, and Teri Price, Executive Director of Greg's Wings Projects and a nationally recognized patient advocate based in Alberta. Together, they explore one of healthcare's biggest challenges: ensuring health information follows patients wherever they receive care. While many people assume their health records are seamlessly connected across the healthcare system, Tyler and Teri explain why fragmented health information continues to impact patient safety, healthcare providers and the overall patient experience. Drawing on Greg Price's story and years of collaborative work through Networked Health, they discuss why interoperability is not simply a technology issue but a human one. The conversation explores: What health data interoperability really means Why disconnected information affects patients, providers and the healthcare system Greg Price's story and the human impact of fragmented care Why interoperability is fundamentally a people problem rather than a technology problem The balance between protecting privacy and sharing information for better care The importance of teamwork across the entire healthcare system Preparing future healthcare professionals to work in connected, collaborative systems Why culture change is just as important as new technology Bill S-5 and the future of health information sharing in Canada Building a safer, smarter and more person-centred healthcare system Whether you are a healthcare professional, educator, researcher, policymaker or patient advocate, this episode offers valuable insights into how…