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André Picard is an award-winning health journalist and one of Canada’s most influential voices in public health reporting. As the long-standing health columnist for The Globe and Mail, Picard has built a reputation for investigative depth, clarity of thought, and a profound understanding of the complexities within Canada’s healthcare system.
With a career spanning over three decades, Picard has covered a wide range of topics, from health policy and health system governance to medical innovation, public health crises, and healthcare workforce challenges. His reporting has consistently shed light on both the strengths and failings of health systems, earning him recognition from professional bodies, academic institutions, and policymakers alike.
Picard is the author of several critically acclaimed books on healthcare, including “Matters of Life and Death” and “Neglected No More”, and he is frequently invited to speak on the national and international stage about healthcare reform, aging, equity, and digital health transformation.
Widely respected for his independent, evidence-based approach, Picard serves as a key thought leader in advancing constructive dialogue about how to build a more equitable, resilient, and intelligent healthcare system. His work continues to inform not only public opinion but also policy development and innovation strategy in both the public and private sectors.
In the context of emerging technologies—such as AI-powered platforms transforming clinical workflows and reducing provider burnout—Picard’s reporting plays an essential role in evaluating real-world outcomes and promoting accountability in health system modernization.