October 28, 2015 (Ottawa) – HealthCareCAN congratulates its members for making healthcare organizations among Canada’s top research and innovation performers. Research Infosource Inc. released today its Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals List in which the majority of healthcare organizations featured are members of HealthCareCAN.
“Research in health save lives and supports a sustainable knowledge-based economy”, said Bill Tholl, President and CEO of HealthCareCAN. “Research is at the heart of healthcare transformation and the lifeblood of an evidence based healthcare system. We applaud Research Infosource for shining the light on research and innovation in patient care organizations and their precious contribution to Canadian’s health and prosperity.”
HealthCareCAN members strive to ensure that science and technology can be used in service of health. We look forward to working with all partners and with the new federal government to strengthen our strong tradition of health research and in advancing healthcare innovation.
HealthCareCAN is the national voice of healthcare organizations across Canada. We foster informed and continuous, results-oriented discovery and innovation across the continuum of healthcare. We act with others to enhance the health of the people of Canada; to build the capability for high quality care; and to help ensure value for money in publicly financed, healthcare programs.
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Lucie Boileau
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