Equity in Health Systems

The Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIME) Conference came to Canada this year before returning to Europe in 2027. For more than 20 years, this international community has been advancing research and critical thinking on the application of artificial intelligence in medicine. EqHS was honoured to be one of six pre-conference tutorials selected to help launch AIME 2026. Thank you to Lyn K. Sonnenberg and Jerry Maniate for leading the conversation with 25 participants representing eight countries during our sold-out tutorial. Together, we explored what it takes to move responsible AI from principles into everyday healthcare practice. The discussions reinforced a theme we continue to see across organizations and countries: implementing AI is no longer primarily a technical challenge. It is a trust challenge. Using the Health CARE-AI Framework alongside the newly released CARE-AI Implementation Guide and Toolkit, participants explored practical approaches to governance, trust, equity, evaluation, and implementation. The guide and toolkit are freely available at eqhs.ca/CARE-AI. One of the highlights of the session was the depth of discussion and the willingness of participants to openly share both successes and implementation challenges from their own organizations. A special thank you to Shifra Samber, whose recommendation to include a communications lead on the First 90 Days Steering Committee has now been incorporated into the Implementation Guide. We also appreciated the strong participation from the AI team at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a thoughtful and engaging discussion. The conversations at AIME reaffirmed that advancing responsible AI is not simply about developing better technology. It is about building trust, strengthening governance, and supporting implementation that improves care for everyone. Missed the tutorial but still want to engage? Please reach out to us. We'd welcome the opportunity to start the conversation. #AIME2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #HealthcareAI #Trust #ImplementationScience #HealthCAREAI Lyn K. Sonnenberg and Jerry Maniate

Trust is built when health systems are willing to examine difficult questions, not avoid them. At EqHS, we are a network of networks. More than 100 researchers, clinicians, health system leaders, patient partners, trainees, and community members working together across Canada and internationally. We believe trust grows when difficult issues are examined openly, rigorously, and collaboratively. This new publication by Dr. Jamiu O. Busari is an example of that commitment. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eY4RSuYg #HealthEquity #TrustInHealthcare #HealthSystems #ResearchImpact #PatientPartnership #LearningHealthSystems #EqHS

"Learners and faculty are already expected to act responsibly with artificial intelligence before proper policies and guidelines are put in place". Hear more from our Course Director, Dr. Lyn K. Sonnenberg about why we created the CARE-AI Intensive and  what participants can expect from this immersive learning experience. Register now, space is limited! https://lnkd.in/eQ-FFTzV Jerry Maniate, David Wiljer #AIinHealthcare #MedicalEducation #HealthInnovation #MedEd #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalHealth #HealthcareLeadership #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #CAREAI

Most people think influence is about being louder, smarter, or having the perfect elevator pitch. It’s not. Real influence is built through trust, credibility, relationships, and consistency over time — especially in healthcare, research, leadership, and education. That’s why The Influence Equation has been sitting on my desk lately. It’s one of those books that quietly changes how you think about communication, leadership, and connection. People don’t just buy into ideas. They buy into people they trust. If you’re working in leadership, academia, healthcare, innovation, or honestly any role where relationships matter, this is worth the read. Worth adding to your summer reading list. Grab it here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/09BxU27r Jerry Maniate, Lyn K. Sonnenberg, Sultan, Nabil, Victor Do, Jamiu O. Busari #Leadership #Influence #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareLeadership #AcademicMedicine #MedEd #ResearchLeadership #Communication #Trust #Innovation

Congratulations to our lab member Jamiu O. Busari for being listed on the msn.com Top 10 Keynote Speakers of 2026! His work in social justice is inspiring and improving equitable health systems around the world!

Medical education is built on TRUST. Now AI is changing how students learn, study, and engage with healthcare training. Institutions are trying to balance innovation with professionalism, ethics, integrity, and accountability. But how do we integrate AI responsibly while preserving the human foundations of healthcare education? These are the conversations driving our CARE-AI Intensive. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eQ-FFTzV Space is limited! #MedicalEducation #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareAI #DigitalHealth #ResponsibleAI #HealthInnovation #MedEd

Wanting to implement AI effectively in health care, research, or health professions education? This personalized offering will help you do just that alongside evidence-informed and validated tools. Registration is limited to 20 participants. Secure your spot today.

Excited to partner with Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) to help advance practical #AI governance in healthcare. Strong governance is essential to ensuring AI is implemented responsibly, transparently, and equitably across health systems. This work aligns closely with our CARE-AI initiatives, and we look forward to collaborating to turn governance principles into real-world practice. Consumer Technology Association, Qualified Health, FDA. Lyn K. Sonnenberg, Jerry Maniate, Babar Haroon, David Wiljer, Brandon Tang

"Competency isn't just what you know, it's how you act, adapt and lead when it matters most" Hear from an author of our new Influence Equation book, Dr.Jerry Maniate, on why Competence matters. Now available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03xhsLLS Lyn K. Sonnenberg, Sultan, Nabil, Victor Do, Jamiu O. Busari

Two of our lab members delivered excellent presentations yesterday at the Ottawa Medical AI Research Institute / Institut de recherche en IA médicale d'Ottawa's Medical AI Summit. We’re proud to see their work contributing to important conversations shaping the future of medical AI. Arun Radhakrishnan & Kheira Jolin - great job!