New Digital Tools Being Tested To Improve People’s Health

Provincial laboratories are testing new digital tools aimed at supporting more rapid diagnostic services throughout B.C.

In a release, the Eby Government says teams of researchers will explore the ability to securely share high-quality images across a common platform for pathologists in other locations in B.C. to perform diagnoses and provide secondary consultations.

Implementing digital tools and a provincial cloud solution, the government says, will support more rapid diagnostic services and the ability to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health service delivery to people in British Columbia.

“The Integrated Marketplace is about scaling up technology to help B.C. companies grow and provide jobs, while providing real-world solutions to big challenges,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation.

“These new projects have the potential to strengthen our economy and contribute to a stronger health-care system that will improve people’s lives.”

Testing will help integrate and strengthen existing digital pathology services used by B.C. health authorities and improve service delivery in rural and remote areas.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.