Ontario says they’ve launched the Health Innovation Pathway, a new program designed to accelerate the adoption of health-care technologies and improve patient care across the province.
The initiative they say, focuses on Ontario-made innovations, including medical devices, digital tools, medical imaging, lab and genetic testing, and new models of care. The pathway aims to ensure patients receive world-class care closer to home while supporting local economic growth and life sciences development.
Through the Health Technology Accelerator Fund, the government is supporting initial projects in wound care management, AI-powered vision screening, computer-assisted surgical navigation for hip and knee procedures, and abdominal wall supports. These projects are designed to improve patient outcomes, provide safer surgical options, and enhance health-care provider capabilities.
Ontario Health will manage submissions, evaluation, and implementation planning, working closely with the Ministry of Health, Supply Ontario, and other provincial partners. The pathway builds on Ontario’s Life Sciences Strategy, which has included over $200 million in investments to strengthen biomanufacturing, digital health care, and local innovation. The program also ensures that taxpayer dollars support Ontario-made solutions, protecting supply chains and creating local jobs.
The Health Innovation Pathway is expected to accelerate patient access to innovative health-care solutions, improve outcomes, and reinforce Ontario’s position as a global hub for life sciences while supporting sustainable and connected care across the province.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
