FHLIP 2026 – From Silos to Synergy: Building Bridges

Angela Copeland serves as the Chief Information Officer/Assistant Deputy Minister for the Health Services I&IT Cluster (HSC), which supports the Ministries of Health, Long-Term Care, and Seniors and Accessibility. The HSC portfolio features over 230 technology solutions that enhance public sector policy, programs, and services, including the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Emergency Health Services, and Public Health.

Angela’s journey to the Ontario Public Service (OPS) in 2022 saw her rise through a series of increasingly influential executive roles within the health care and social services sectors. Her trajectory has been marked by a relentless drive for transformative change—from spearheading business modernizations and informing the design of new facility builds to crafting and implementing visionary digital and data strategies. Her leadership acumen also extended to her role as Vice President on the Board of Directors at Digital Health Canada.

Angela is widely recognized as a strategic business partner with a keen ability to envision and implement innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible. Her dynamic leadership style fosters a collaborative environment where teams are inspired to excel and deliver exceptional service outcomes. Committed to inclusivity and bridging the digital divide, she is also an advocate for the advancement of emerging women leaders. Angela’s contributions to the digital health landscape are a testament to her legacy as a trailblazer and respected leader in the field.

Opening Keynote Speaker

Dafna Carr

Chief Digital Health Officer, Ministry of Health

Panelists

Dr. Anderson Chuck

President & CEO, Canadian Institute for Health Information

Angel Arnaout

Surgical Oncologist, Professor of Surgery, Scientist and Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)

Alies Maybee

Co-founder and Chair, Patient Advisors Network (PAN)

Payal Agarwal

Family Doctor; Chief Medical Information and Innovation Officer, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN); Provincial Clinical Lead, Digital Health, Ontario Health

Opening Keynote and Closing Panel Moderator

Will Falk

Adjunct Professor, Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto; Senior Fellow, CD Howe Institute

• Interoperability & Data Flow: Strategies for enabling patient data to follow them seamlessly across care settings.
• Responsible AI & Digital Health Innovation: Ensuring ethical, effective, and scalable adoption of AI in healthcare.
• Healthcare Sustainability: Economic and environmental sustainability in digital health transformation.
• Policy & Governance: The impact of regulatory and governmental changes on digital health integration.
• Integrated Care Models: Lessons from Ontario Health Teams (OHTs), BC’s Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and other collaborative models.
• Personalized Medicine: Leveraging multi-dimensional and big data (health, omics, lifestyle, environmental factors, and social determinants of health) alongside AI-driven insights to enable personalized clinical interventions and optimize patient care.
• Health Equity & Patient-Centered Design: Ensuring technology-driven healthcare remains inclusive and accessible.
• Workforce & System Resilience: Addressing clinician burnout, job loss, and digital transformation’s impact on the healthcare workforce.
• Accelerating Research to Implementation: Scaling innovations and translating research into real-world healthcare improvements.
• The Economics of Digital Health: Business models, reimbursement strategies, and funding structures for sustainable digital health adoption.

Host Fahreen Walimohamed talks with Dr. Karim Keshavjee, Dr. Abbas Zavar and Dr. Darren Larsen to give a sneak peak of what to expect at FHLIP 2026.

S1:E9: Empower Speaks x FHLIP: AI, Interoperability & the Future of Healthcare | Dr. Karim Keshavjee

This episode of Empower Speaks Healthcare Talks focuses on the FHLIP Conference, a collaborative effort aimed at empowering various stakeholders in the healthcare system. Host Fahreen Walimohamed and guest Dr. Karim Keshavjee discuss the conference’s purpose, evolution, and the importance of student involvement.

S1:E10: Empower Speaks x FHLIP: AI & Personalized Medicine in Healthcare | Dr. Abbas Zavar

In this episode of Empower Speaks Healthcare Talks, host Fahreen Walimohamed engages Dr. Abbas Zavar in a comprehensive discussion about the FLIP Conference, its evolution, and its significance in the healthcare ecosystem.

S1:E11: Empower Speaks x FHLIP: AI, Patient Empowerment & Family Medicine | Dr. Darren Larsen

In this episode of Empower Speaks Healthcare Talks, host Fahreen Walimohamed welcomes back Dr. Darren Larsen to discuss the significance of the FHLIP Conference and its evolution over the years.