Digital Health Founders is a Santis Health series featuring one-on-one conversations with leaders from across Canada’s digital health ecosystem. From transformative startups to public sector changemakers, these episodes explore how innovators are shaping the future of care through collaboration, technology and bold thinking.

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Checkley, President and Co-Founder of Accuro, one of Canada’s “Big Three” Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems used by more than a quarter of physicians across Canada and by millions of patients.

Mike shares how he and his co-founders built Accuro EMR from a school project into one of Canada’s leading digital health platforms. He reflects on the strategies that fueled the company’s growth, lessons learned along the way, and offers insights into Accuro’s current work and the future of digital health.

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Mike Checkley, President, Accuro EMR

Mike Checkley, President of Accuro EMR, has been a leading force in advancing digital health in Canada for more than two decades. Under his leadership, Accuro has grown to become one of the country’s top Electronic Medical Record (EMR) vendors, serving millions of patients and a significant portion of physicians nationwide. Mike’s journey began with the development of the Accuro EMR, which started as a school project and is now one of the foundational technologies underpinning Canada’s health care system. The company’s innovative strategies and commitment to provider-driven solutions have positioned Accuro as a pioneer in connectivity tools and patient management advancements.