The federal, provincial and territorial health ministers endorsed common indicators to measure access to mental health and addiction services, as well as to home and community…
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One of the first acts of the new P.C. government in Ontario was to change the rules governing the public drug plan, OHIP+. The former…
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The Quebec government rolled out a publicly-funded website for patients to book appointments with a medical practitioner in 2017. However, it would appear that many doctors…
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A spokesperson for the Manitoba government contends there's nothing to prevent a nurse practitioner (NP) from providing private healthcare to patients. Winnipeg-based Nurse Practitioner House Call…
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The National Research Council and Montreal startup Greybox developed an AI-enabled virtual assistant to remotely monitor patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart failure. The…
- NBHC Population Health
Dr. Tom Barry, the outgoing medical chief of staff with the Horizon Health Network, said the province's medical community is seeing a major increase in cases of youth anxiety and depression, what he views as an incoming public health crisis…
- NBHC Sustainability
New drugs launched since 2009 accounted for nearly one quarter of brand-name drug sales in Canada by 2016, according to a report from the Patented Medicine…
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In a series of interviews with Le Journal de l'Assurance, Medavie CEO Bernard Lord said the not-for-profit company is well-positioned to assist governments in healthcare delivery. He stated that the role of the private sector will grow as the…
- NBHC Sustainability
The provincial government and the Nova Scotia Health Authority unveiled plans to reshape Cape Breton's health system to better connect patients and their families to the care they need. The regional healthcare redevelopment plan includes:
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U.S. researchers report that hospital at home (HaH) care results in a shorter length of stay, improved patient experience as well as fewer hospital…
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The New Brunswick Health Council says it's important to ensure money indexed for healthcare is being spent effectively rather than simply increasing funding levels. CEO Stéphane Robichaud says provincial governments throughout Canada tend to…
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Horizon Health Network reports that nearly 30% of its hospital beds are being occupied by alternate level of care patients who would be better served in a non-…
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Substance use costs Canadian society $38.4 billion a year, or almost $1,100 for every person in Canada, says a study produced by the…
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A report from CIHI finds that 45% of unpaid caregivers of individuals with dementia suffer from distress. These individuals typically spend 26 hours…
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The non-profit group People for Education conducted a survey of Ontario schools and found 26% of high school guidance…
- NBHC Sustainability
The federal government is contributing $75 million over the next three years to the Healthy Seniors Pilot Project. Initiatives within the pilot project will enhance understanding of the effects of aging on New Brunswick's seniors, including the…