Secure Messaging in the Post Pandemic World

Learning Objectives

1. Why secure messaging is a key modality for the provision of virtual care

2. What is the economic benefit of secure messaging?

3. Security considerations of sending personal health information via email

4. Why the correct payment model, integration of data, and equity of access will be key considerations for the successful adoption of secure messaging

At the end of this session participants will be able to assess the benefits from a privacy and economical viewpoint of secure messaging

Presented by Dr. Duncan Rozario, Chief of Surgery, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital/Medical Director, Oakville Virtual Care Program

Dr. Rozario is a general surgeon who has been in practice since 1992.
VISION: I believe that we all have the right to greater quality healthcare, where we need it, when we need it, and how we need it so that we may live life to our greatest potential.

Sigma Healthtech is unified around a common goal of creating disruptive change and innovation in the way healthcare engages with patients. Our first product, SigMail, provides end-to-end encrypted messaging to allow private and secure communication in the circle of healthcare

Member, Innovation Sub-Committee, Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine, Province of Ontario

Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) Department of Surgery, McMaster University
Physician Advisor, The Medical Post since 2015

MD 1992 Queen’s University
General Surgery University of Ottawa FRCSC 1997

On staff in the Division of General Surgery since 1997, Dr. Rozario specializes in the management of breast and colorectal cancer, hernia repair, laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, colonoscopy and gastroscopy, on-call emergency room coverage.