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Co-Designing a Provincial Virtual Health Prioritization Framework

Year: 2026

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: British Columbia's health system has rapidly expanded virtual care, resulting in over 170 initiatives across diverse clinical areas. While this growth has improved access-particularly for underserved populations-it has also led to fragmentation and duplication. To address these challenges, a co-designed Provincial Virtual Health Prioritization Framework was developed through extensive stakeholder engagement. The framework integrates strategic alignment, equity, feasibility, and global insights to guide investment decisions. It supports transparent, consensus-driven prioritization aligned with provincial goals and local needs and includes ongoing efforts to develop a benefits realization approach and mechanisms for continuous improvement.

Source: Studies in health technology and informatics

DOI: 10.3233/shti260031

Authors: Pamela Melville, Jonathan Wong

Institutions: Alberta Health Services, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Provincial Health Services Authority

Language: English

Topic: Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7128798441

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