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Digital Health Innovation Series Session 4

AI and new technologies have moved from promise to practice, rapidly changing the landscape of health care. For physicians and others, this is more than a technical upgrade, it’s a new way of working, leading and caring.

AI in Medicine: Highlights from Session #4

Speakers
  • John Vail, Ontario Director, CAN Health Network
  • Dr. Sheny Khera, Co-Founder CARM&A Health
  • Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, Bridge Healing Program
  • Ingrid Ruys, Health Care Privacy Consultant, AMA
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Session Summary

AI is increasingly being applied to clinical workflows, documentation, patient access, education and system optimization. Rather than replacing clinicians, AI can reduce administrative burden, improve coordination and enable better decision-making.

Clinician-led innovations from Alberta and across the country are solving real clinical and operational challenges. For seniors with complex needs, CARMI's results showed that combining standardized assessments with shared care planning and AI-supported documentation can scale proactive, team-based care. Results show meaningful time savings, improved interdisciplinary visibility and positive experiences for patients and families.

AI can support compassionate, system-level responses for vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness. Trauma-informed, multilingual AI tools were shown to improve intake, continuity and navigation while reducing repetitive storytelling and system strain. Tools like the Bridge Healing Program can support clinicians, teams and patients in managing complex care.

Privacy is not a barrier to innovation, but a foundation for sustainable and ethical adoption.

  • AI is already part of health care; the priority now is adopting it responsibly.
  • AI works as a team member, not as a decision-maker.
  • Privacy, oversight and clinician accountability remain essential.
  • The most impactful tools are problem-driven, clinician-designed and patient-centred.

Using AI requires appropriate privacy reviews and privacy impact assessments (PIAs) under Alberta’s Health Information Act. Learn more: Privacy Impact Assessments Support

Resources

While the Digital Health Innovation Series has concluded, webinar recordings and other resources are available for physicians and teams through our AI Resources webpage. As technology evolves, ACTT continues to expand the support we offer, ensuring physicians and teams have the information needed to weigh the benefits and risks of AI adoption.

Notice of Non-Liability and Educational Intent Disclaimer

The information provided during this presentation is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, technical or professional advice. The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) does not warrant the accuracy, completeness or fitness of any Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool or methodology discussed.

  • Physicians are responsible for evaluating AI outputs and ensuring compliance with CPSA Standards of Practice and the Health Information Act.
  • Mention of AI tools or vendors does not imply endorsement by the AMA 
  • Clinical decisions supported by AI must be independently reviewed by a licensed physician.
  • The AMA assumes no liability for the use of information or technologies discussed.