Tess, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence developed by U.S. startup X2 AI, was provided to 34 staff members of Saint Elizabeth Health Care who, in addition to their regular duties, provide care to members of their own families. The
The director for palliative care services with the health region in Regina, Sask., says before a patient can become eligible for community care, they're assessed based on prognosis, estimated life span, mobility needs and family proximity. Once
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement's white paper is directed at hospital leaders and quality improvement teams who want to improve hospital-wide patient flow. The report examines patient flow, theories for improvement, and high-leverage
The federal health minister tabled a report from the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) which shows that drugs with an annual per beneficiary cost of at least $10,000 accounted for 40% of patented drug sales in 2016. Furthermore, the cost
The CMA presented recommendations to a Parliamentary committee studying how to adapt the healthcare system to meet the challenges of a rapidly aging demographic. With the seniors population expected to double in the next three decades, the CMA
A report from the Fraser Institute predicts that by the year 2045, government healthcare costs with be 57% higher than they were last year, due to an aging population. The think tank bases that estimate on projections showing people 65 or older will
A report from The Conference Board of Canada recommends healthcare systems make better use of physician assistants (PA) to alleviate increased demand for physician services, decrease wait times and mitigate health workforce shortages. Hiring more PAs
The Australian Government says a report into aged care funding highlights several options to modify the country's residential care funding instrument. The government will use the Review of the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) to inform its
In British Columbia, men make up the majority of overdose deaths. This is why Fraser Health is trying to help men open up about substance abuse. The campaign includes a four-page guide, video and posters that offer pointers to friends and family
This is the first annual report by the province’s Patient Ombudsman Christine Elliott, who received approximately 2,000 complaints from patients, their families and caregivers between 2016 and 2017. The report encourages patients and their families