Welcome to Ocean
Canada’s digital gateway for healthcare
By connecting patients to providers, clinics to hospitals, and one system to another, Ocean helps healthcare work better for everyone
Explore the Ocean Platform
The Patient Engagement Suite
Explore EMR-integrated tools for connecting with patients:
- Online Booking
- Patient Messages
- Patient Reminders
- Check-In Kiosks and Tablets
- Self-Serve Forms
- Ocean Studies
The Ocean Provider Network
Coordinate care among clinics, hospitals and healthcare systems — no fax machines or follow-up calls required. By joining the Ocean Provider Network, clinicians can manage a variety of eRequests with ease, including:
- eReferrals
- eConsults
- eSubmissions
- eOrders
Dive into Ocean’s digital solutions
Network Numbers
40K+ clinicians using Ocean solutions
2M+ monthly patient engagements
120K+ monthly eReferrals
Real-world solutions for healthcare
Regain work-life balance
Whether you’re a family doctor or specialist, Ocean’s digital health tools and extensive library of digital forms streamline workflows and improve the clinical experience.
Solutions for ProvidersReduce staff burnout
By using the Ocean Platform to automate time-consuming tasks, clinic staff can reduce their time spent on tedious tasks, improving their well-being and overall satisfaction with work.
Solutions for Clinic AdminsImprove wait times
Our standards-based integrations allow health systems such as governments and hospitals to “axe the fax”, eliminating data silos and ultimately leading to more timely care.
Solutions for SystemsFully integrated into Canada’s leading EMRs
Current Thinking
Make the most of your automated Patient Reminders
Ocean’s automated appointment reminders are an easy way to improve your patient experience, reduce no-shows, and increase overall clinic efficiency. Whether you are new to reminders, or looking to make the most of your existing setup, this article will provide some...
Enhancing specialist workflows with OceanMD’s patient engagement tools
While many specialists and healthcare services across Canada are already familiar with the benefits of Ocean eReferrals, there are opportunities to go even further with tools that improve practice efficiency. Beyond eReferrals, patient engagement tools like online...
Dr. Doug’s Desk: Reflections on AI scribes in clinical practice
Dr. Doug KavanaghThe following is a post from Dr. Doug Kavanagh, co-founder and medical director of OceanMD and practising family physician with the North York Family Heath Team.As a family physician who has spent a large portion of my 18+ year medical career building...