eHealth Saskatchewan will invest $43.6 million in information technology (IT) capital and operational spending in 2026-27. The funding will support new projects that improve connected and accessible healthcare and upgrade existing digital infrastructure.
Examples of planned work include:
- Investing in network infrastructure and clinical technology for new facilities currently in construction, including the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital, Saskatoon Urgent Care Centre and La Ronge Long Term Care facility, as well as renovations including technology enhancements at existing health facilities;
- Providing rugged IT devices for emergency responders in ground and air ambulances. This investment in durable devices designed specifically with emergency vehicle usage in mind will allow easy sharing of electronic records between services and providers through a newly improved records management platform, improving communication and supporting continuity of care;
- Maintaining secure and reliable access to information and systems by replacing laptop and desktop computers across the health system on a regular cycle. Proactive replacement reduces unplanned downtime that may interfere with patient care; and
- Making ongoing enhancements and expansions to strengthen the IT infrastructure that is the foundation for access to safe and timely care. This includes routers, Wi-Fi connection points and more to enable access to health records, support informed decision making and maintain communication throughout the system.
“Having the right technology in the right place at the right time makes it possible to deliver on our Patients First Health Care Plan, by ensuring reliable and secure technology is there to support everything from a routine appointment to a medical emergency,” said Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill. “IT infrastructure creates vital connections that ensure patients and providers can access information and services from anywhere, including rural and northern areas.”