Launch of the Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework and CACDI

CIHI wants to hear from you!

We are pleased to announce the launch of the:

1) Draft Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework Version 1, September 2024
2) Draft CACDI Version 1, September 2024, aligned with CA Core+ v0.3.0 and
3) Open Review.

Together, these products provide the data foundation for advancing interoperability in Canada. The Canadian Core Data for Interoperability (CACDI) is a subset of the Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework and defines a standardized set of essential health data elements and value sets in the context of a common data architecture to enable interoperability across the Canadian health care ecosystem.

The Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework includes proposed pan-Canadian gender, sex and sexual orientation (GSSO) data standards that have been developed based on British Columbia’s GSSO Health Information Standard and Guidance. These standards have been developed to help improve data capture and collection across Canada and to help build a more equitable and inclusive health care system for all Canadians.

Open Review

We continue to invite feedback on these products. The Open Review for the Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework’s CACDI and Common Data Architecture is now available. The Open Review runs from October 1 to November 29, 2024.

We thank you in advance for sharing your expertise and knowledge. Visit the Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework product page to provide your feedback.

About Connected Care

CIHI and Canada Health Infoway are partnering to modernize health information flows and create a connected health system. Infoway leads the Shared Pan-Canadian Interoperability Roadmap, which serves as a blueprint for seamless and secure data exchange, while CIHI is responsible for developing the Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework, establishing comprehensive data standards to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability of health information across systems. Together, these initiatives enable the uninterrupted and secure exchange of health information, benefiting patients and supporting a modern, integrated healthcare system across Canada.

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Thank you for your commitment to advancing health data interoperability in Canada.