The mental health expert who looked into a spate of Cape Breton teen suicides says authorities have to look beyond bullying in their response. He presented seven recommendations to the Nova Scotia government aimed at bolstering mental health services
A typical Canadian family of four will pay $12,057 for healthcare in 2017, an increase of nearly 70% over the last 20 years, according to a study from the Fraser Institute. It also suggests healthcare insurance premiums for the average family will
The New Brunswick Medical Society would like to see use of walk-in clinics reduced, saying the current rate is causing a "gap in care." Last year, more than one in 10 doctor visits were to walk-in clinics, according to medicare billing documented by
The group representing doctors in Nova Scotia says while exit interviews for departing physicians are helpful, what's needed are regular checkups before they head for the door. Doctors Nova Scotia is deploying community outreach specialists to work
Research from the Canadian Medical Association finds that 68% feel that provincial and territorial governments support healthcare innovation practices but 57% say the same thing holds for the federal government. The CMA states that the results show
McKinsey & Co. explains that an insights-driven approach by doctors, providers and caregivers can help patients follow treatment regimens. It contends that the traditional approach of using a handful of interventions to encourage medication adherence
A Parks Associates survey finds a majority of American patients are interested in virtual care options, particularly following a hospital stay. Among the findings: Sixty percent of broadband households say they are interested in remote care options
The European Commission is seeking public input on transformation of health and care in the Digital Single Market. The consultation is focused on the need for policy measures to promote digital innovation. The commission is seeking comments from
Speaking at the AGM of the Canadian Medical Association, federal health minister Jane Philpott focused on the need for doctors to play a more active role in improving the health of vulnerable sectors of society. She pointed to Indigenous peoples and
A study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) contends the global incidence of fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD) is nearly eight out of every 1,000 children. Furthermore, it estimates that one in 13 women who consumed alcohol at