CHT Magazine Feature: Interoperability in Healthcare - Stratford Group

Dr. Chandi Chandrasena is OntarioMD’s Chief Medical Officer, providing the clinical perspective to inform digital health products and services for physicians. Dr. Chandrasena was an OntarioMD peer leader for six years mentoring her colleagues on implementing technology into workflows. She has held various roles at the Ontario Medical Association as a former District 8 Chair and a member of several Boards and Executive Committees. Dr. Chandrasena has specialized in family medicine for over 20 years and understands the challenges of community practice. She graduated from University of Ottawa Medicine and completed her Residency with NOFM in Northern Ontario. She is the clinical lead for OMD’s HRM Task Force and also for AI Scribe.

Ann Chapman is the Director of Health Spending and Primary Care at the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). She leads strategy development for CIHI’s health spending and primary care data within the Data Strategies and Statistics division, with a strong focus on advancing digital health and data interoperability in Canada. With over 20 years of progressive leadership at CIHI, Ms. Chapman has played a key role in driving innovation and spearheading the development of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing data interoperability across the healthcare ecosystem. She holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of Ottawa.

Rana Chreyh is vice President and Practice Leader of Digital for Management Consulting at Stratford Group, bringing over 25 years of experience in technology and business strategy. A professional engineer with an executive MBA from an Ivy League institution, she has led large-scale solution delivery for global Fortune 500 companies, technology startups, and the not-for-profit sector. Ms. Chreyh is recognized for her ability to bridge business and IT strategy, with expertise spanning medical devices, HealthTech, and healthcare innovation. She specializes in strategy development, digital transformation, and driving technological solutions that create impact. At Stratford, she leverages her expertise to support clients in navigating complex digital landscapes and implementing solutions that drive meaningful change.

Dr. Geetha Mukerji is a staff endocrinologist at Women’s College Hospital and a clinician in Quality and Innovation and associate professor at the University of Toronto and Women’s College Hospital Institute of Health Systems and Virtual Care (WIHV). Dr. Mukerji is also the Corporate Medical Information officer at WCH. She has led the development and is the co-chair of the Digital Quality Committee that aims to improve quality of care through digital optimization. Her work includes supporting developing and evaluating innovative ambulatory care models that leverage virtual and digital pathways to improve access, promote high-value care, and facilitate care coordination. She also provides clinical oversight, leading technological integration of e-consultations within Hospital Information Systems to support spread and scale. In 2024, she was named Clinical Innovator of the Year by Digital Health Canada.

Steve Sagodi is an experienced Information Technology leader with a proven track record in designing and building complex healthcare information systems. He has provided technical leadership in the use of the Mustimuhw cEMR to First Nation health teams across Canada in his capacity as Chief Technology Officer. A recognized expert in eHealth solutions for First Nations, Mr. Sagodi has worked with various system development methodologies and technologies to deliver successful, technically complex projects. His expertise in healthcare system integration includes leveraging clinical terminologies and standards such as FHIR and HL7v3 to enable seamless data exchange. With a deep understanding of interoperability and digital health infrastructure, Mr. Sagodi continues to drive innovation in healthcare technology for Indigenous communities.

Shafique Shamji is the president & CEO of the Ontario Clinical Imaging Network (OCINet), a not-for-profit organization funded by Ontario Health that secures millions of medical images across three repositories, improving access for hospitals and clinicians while reducing patient wait times. With over 25 years of experience in technology, healthcare, and business leadership, he has held key roles including EVP and CIO at The Ottawa Hospital, COO at Macadamian Technologies, and President of Privasoft. His expertise spans digital health transformation, system integration, and enterprise IT strategy. Mr. Shamji is also an Associate Professor at the Telfer School of Business, a Board member at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and an active member of the Aga Khan Volunteer Corps in Ottawa. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering from McMaster University and earned his Professional Engineering designation in 1991.

Shelagh Maloney is the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Health Canada, stepping into the role on January 27, 2025. A seasoned healthcare executive, she has a proven track record in business development, stakeholder engagement, governance, and digital health innovation. Previously, she served as Executive Vice-President at Canada Health Infoway, where she led performance analytics, clinical and patient engagement, and communications. Shelagh is a recognized leader in the digital health sector, earning the inaugural Women Leaders in Digital Health Award in 2017 and becoming a Digital Health Canada Fellow in 2022. She has held leadership and advisory roles with multiple organizations, including Vice Chair of SNOMED International and Vision Loss Rehab Canada. She holds a B.Sc. in Applied Health Sciences from the University of Waterloo and is a Certified Professional in Health Information & Management Systems (CPHIMS-CA).