The pandemic has brought significant changes to our daily routines with new virtual offerings growing across many industries. The importance of digital health solutions was particularly made clear during these challenging times. Amid the crisis, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plan to invest $240 million to further bring healthcare online.
In this episode, meet two Canadian entrepreneurs, both of whom have created innovative digital solutions for healthcare providers. Dr. Brett Belchetz from Maple and Steve Lionais from Dr. Bill joined our host Andre Roberts to discuss:
- How COVID-19 has put on a spotlight on virtual care
- How their company solutions support physicians coping with new patient care challenges amplified by the pandemic
- How COVID-19 has changed the future of healthcare
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