Chris Hannay

Chris Hannay, a seasoned healthcare business reporter at The Globe and Mail, delves into the chaotic landscape of Canada’s fragmented medical records system. He highlights the struggles patients face in accessing their own data and the inefficiencies that plague healthcare providers. Hannay explores potential solutions for better interoperability, criticizes the dominance of certain electronic record companies, and discusses how Canada's system compares to those in Australia and the EU, all while emphasizing the urgent need for reform to improve patient care.

In this discussion, health reporter Kelly Grant and business of healthcare reporter Chris Hannay dive into the challenges that cancer patients face in accessing vital therapies like CAR-T drugs. They explore the complexities of Canada's drug approval and pricing processes, detailing why even approved treatments can take years to reach patients. The duo highlights the stark implications of these delays through personal stories, underscoring the urgent need for reforms to prioritize patient access over bureaucratic hurdles.

Chris Hannay, a staff reporter at the Globe and Mail, sheds light on the chaos of Canada’s medical record system. He discusses the struggles patients face when accessing their own data due to disconnected systems. The podcast highlights emotional stories, like a woman’s battle for her late husband’s records, revealing the inefficiencies at play. Hannay also contrasts Canada's challenges with international models, exploring how interconnected data systems could innovate healthcare for improved patient outcomes and public health research.