CIHI — What we do

Summary

Health information is crucial for better and more equitable outcomes in Canada. CIHI plays a key role as the trusted organization for gathering, packaging, and sharing health data, supporting policy, care delivery, and research. By collaborating with government and partners, CIHI leads with expertise in data privacy, security, and innovation. Their mission is driven by the highest standards of excellence and a commitment to improving the health of Canadians through better data and informed decisions. Powered by a collective purpose, CIHI is shaping the future of healthcare in Canada.

Takeaways

• 📊 Health information is a crucial public good that impacts policy, management, care, and research.
• 🏥 CIHI is trusted as the primary collector and distributor of health information in Canada.
• 📈 CIHI plays a dual role as both a knowledge leader and service provider in the health sector.
• 🔒 CIHI prioritizes data privacy, security, accessibility, and innovation.
• 🌟 CIHI's success is built on the expertise, curiosity, and integrity of its team.
• 🌐 CIHI collaborates with governments and partners at federal, provincial, territorial, national, and international levels.
• 📈 Better data leads to better decisions, which in turn leads to healthier Canadians.
• 💡 CIHI is driven by a shared sense of purpose and commitment to excellence.
• 🔑 Trust is a key component in CIHI's role in gathering and disseminating health information.
• 🚀 CIHI is well-positioned to face rapid changes due to its strength in expertise and collaboration.

Q & A

What is the primary role of health information in society?

Health information serves as one of society’s most valuable public goods. It informs policy, management, care, and research, leading to better and more equitable health outcomes for all Canadians.

What is CIHI’s main function according to the script?

CIHI’s main function is to act as the primary gatherer, packager, and disseminator of health information that addresses major opportunities, ensuring that data is available at critical moments for policy formation, care delivery, and research.

How has CIHI evolved to meet its role in the health system?

CIHI has evolved to become both a knowledge leader and a service provider. It remains in tune with the needs of health systems while setting the pace for data privacy, security, accessibility, and innovation.

What strengths does CIHI attribute its success to?

CIHI attributes its success to the expertise, curiosity, and integrity of its people, which helps it to navigate rapid changes in the health information landscape.

What kind of collaboration does CIHI engage in?

CIHI collaborates with federal, provincial, and territorial governments, as well as with partners across Canada and around the world, to achieve its objectives in improving health outcomes.

What is the overarching purpose of CIHI’s work?

The overarching purpose of CIHI’s work is to support better data, better decisions, and ultimately healthier Canadians, all driven by a shared sense of purpose, high standards of excellence, and trust.

What does CIHI mean by being 'in tune with the health systems’ needs'?

Being 'in tune with the health systems’ needs' means understanding and addressing the specific requirements and priorities of different stakeholders within the health systems to deliver relevant and timely information.

How does CIHI maintain trust with health systems?

CIHI maintains trust by upholding the highest standards in data privacy, security, and accessibility, and by consistently delivering high-quality and reliable health information.

What slogan summarizes CIHI’s mission?

CIHI’s mission is summarized by the slogan: 'Better data, better decisions, healthier Canadians.'

What is CIHI’s role in health research according to the script?

CIHI plays a role in health research by providing critical data that supports research activities, contributing to the understanding of health trends, outcomes, and policy impacts.