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The CAR welcomes the government’s announcement today of a $2B federal investment in reducing wait times, including for diagnostics. Echoing our #Budget2022 submission, we are pleased to see that the investment would be allocated on a per capita basis to the provinces. We are committed to working with federal and provincial governments to ensure that Canadian […]

Featuring Dr. Bruce Forster Not every individual conversation in the workplace has a measurable consequence, but the most impactful changes often start with a single discussion. These conversations are difficult and uncomfortable in their moment of execution but can have lasting positive outcomes. Having spent decades as a professor while holding numerous positions in organizational

While Canada comparatively lags in implementing Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems into hospital workflows at a national level, the CAR is currently working with a handful of strategic partners like Choosing Wisely Canada on constructing guidelines to support their implementation in institutions across Canada. Even before our referrals program, CAR members have done the extra

The premiere radiology event in Canada is right around the corner! Members of the radiology community will come together for the CAR’s virtual Annual Scientific Meeting from April 6-10. This event will feature a stellar lineup of plenary sessions, academic presentations, educational sessions, and lots more.

The CAR Affiliate Societies protect and advocate for your profession by addressing your needs and priorities. Join the Affiliate Societies in your specialty and obtain more knowledge by collecting resources and networking with fellow influencers. Come and collaborate with us and make a difference.

The CAR is pleased to announce our collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim Canada with a focus on enhancing thoracic treatment through advanced solutions specific to pulmonary health. Boehringer Ingelheim Canada is a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company that creates value through innovation in areas of high unmet medical need. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer

Brought to you by BRACCO IMAGING Canada Healthcare professionals make life and death decisions based upon the education and training they have received. Staying current is critical. Maintaining an environment that provides quality patient care while staying abreast of ever-changing regulations and standards is one of the greatest challenges faced today.

Brought to you by GE Healthcare Healthcare providers continue to feel pressure to do more with less in an era where healthcare is challenged by cost, quality, and access. The COVID-19 crisis has not only exacerbated many of the existing challenges in healthcare delivery, it has also increased the already taxing demands on healthcare providers.

Featuring CAR Vice President, Dr. Ania Kielar Exhibiting confidence in areas of expertise while actively finding support for gaps in knowledge are important qualities to possess as a leader, believes CAR Vice President Dr. Ania Kielar. “Being self-aware and asking for support, information, or help is critical in leadership,” says Dr. Kielar. “No one can

By Gilles Soulez, Ania Kielar, Casey Hurrell, Heidi Schmidt Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in 1860 that “the first wealth is health.” After nearly two years of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing disruptions and delays to diagnostic tests and procedures continue to adversely affect the health and wellbeing of Canadians, with attendant repercussions for the