Health Analytics Community - April 30 Monthly Meeting

Dear members of the Health Analytics Community,

We will be hosting a session on April 30, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM EST on a topic many of us encounter — but don’t always articulate clearly: HL7 FHIR is not enough.

Session: "pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework (pCHDCF) Semantic Common Data Model - Why, what and how?"

Why this matters: FHIR solved a major part of the problem — how data moves. But it does not solve what the data actually means.

Across systems, concepts like encounter, episode of care, or even provider are still interpreted differently. The result?

➡️ Data that flows… but doesn’t align
➡️ Analytics that scale… but don’t agree
➡️ AI that accelerates… but on inconsistent foundations

That’s exactly why the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is advancing the pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework (pCHDCF) — including a Semantic Common Data Model to bring consistency to how healthcare data is understood across Canada.

This session will focus on the shift from:
➡️ exchange → understanding
➡️ integration → insight

About the presenter:
As the Manager of the Enterprise Architecture and Standards department at CIHI, Malina Iftimie brings extensive experience in leading the design and implementation of comprehensive architectural solutions in healthcare. With deep expertise across enterprise architecture domains, data models, technology trends, and industry best practices, she has led multiple successful initiatives that drive organizational efficiency and innovation. With over 20 years of experience as a Senior Architect, Malina consistently delivers high-impact outcomes by aligning architecture and standards with business priorities—enabling consistency, scalability, and long-term value. She is passionate about leveraging technology, architecture, and standards to advance innovative solutions that transform the healthcare industry, improve patient outcomes, streamline delivery, and enhance overall quality of care.

Please register in advance using the link: lnkd.in/eYF2MWdY

Kind regards,
Iryna Roy