In this episode of "Chats On Change," interim CEO Karen Oldfield hosts a conversation with three distinguished doctors who are also innovators in residence at Nova Scotia Health. Doctor Karen Cross, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, leads the Wound Innovation Collaborative and co-founded Mimosa Diagnostics to enhance skin health through early interventions. Doctor Amanda Caissie, head of Dalhousie University's Department of Radiation Oncology, focuses on data standardization and artificial intelligence in radiation oncology to improve patient care. Doctor Michael Dunbar, an orthopedic surgeon, works on increasing the precision of surgical techniques using robotics and mobile technology.The discussion highlights the transformative impact of data and digital solutions on patient care in Nova Scotia. The doctors emphasize the importance of data standardization, access to care, and the need for a unified electronic medical record system. They also address the challenges of procurement and the significance of adopting Canadian innovation to improve the health system. This episode provides valuable insights into how innovative approaches are shaping the future of healthcare in the region.