Brief description of the organization
Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) supports the health and well-being of the communities of Waterloo Wellington and beyond. WRHN is home to 19 areas of care, including seven regional programs that serve patients across the province, in places like Brant, Bruce, Grey, Haldimand, Huron, Norfolk, Oxford, and Perth counties. With three hospital sites, five community sites, and more than 10 partner sites, WRHN is here for patients and families close to home. Our regional programs help care for more than 10 per cent of Ontario's population.
In 2024/2025, WRHN served more than 224,000 patients, providing nearly 741,000 visits. The care we provide supports children and adults of all ages and from many backgrounds through every stage of life. WRHN is committed to working with community members, partners, and local organizations to build a health network, shape services, and deliver care that meets the needs of the diverse and rapidly growing population we serve, now and in the future.
Problem area
Current consultation workflows are fragmented, leading to delays in diagnosis and missed billing opportunities. A secure, real-time platform where referring physicians upload electrocardiograms (ECGs) for instantaneous AI analysis followed by immediate consultant review would alleviate this issue. There is significant potential for joint research publications, grant funding, and eventual commercialization associated with this work.
Main objectives
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Architecture: Develop a secure portal with low-latency AI interference and consensus ranking for interpretations.
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Integration: Automate documentation and OHIP-aligned billing while preventing duplicate claims.
Scope of work
- Review concept designs
- Develop prototype consultation platform
- Iterate on platform based on subject matter expert feedback
Deliverables
- Software platform
Team meeting frequency
TBD
Skills and training required
- Secure image handling
- Signal processing
- Human-in-the-loop AI interface design
- Software engineering
- Machine learning
Resources required
Concept designs
NDA or a commercialization agreement for this project?
Yes