From the harnessing the power of AI in health care to the cost-savings of a universal pharmacare program, Unity Health Toronto experts offered insights this week into our rapidly changing world. Here are our top media hits from April 23-29.

TD’s AI chief quits to start health care firm, backed by bank and Inovia Capital
The Globe and Mail on April 25, 2022
Interviews with Dr. Tim Rutledge; Dr. Muhammad Mamdani

Unity Health is collaborating with Signal 1 to bring transformative artificial intelligence solutions to health care. The Globe and Mail covers this historic moment that will strengthen our work in AI & accelerate our pursuit of best care experiences.

From universal pharmacare to affordable housing, experts break down provincial NDP’s election platform
CBC Metro Morning on April 26, 2022
Interview with Dr. Nav Persaud (at 6:10)

A universal pharmacare program will reduce overall healthcare costs, as well as save billions on drug prices, according to research led by Dr. Nav Persaud. He joins CBC Metro Morning to discuss provincial pharmacare promises.

This team tests drugs so users know what they’re really taking
CBC News on April 27, 2022
Feature including Dr. Dan Beriault, Karen McDonald

Karen McDonald and Dr. Dan Beriault give CBC News a behind-the-scenes look at Toronto’s Drug Checking Service, a free, anonymous service that analyzes samples of unregulated drugs in a bid to reduce harm.