The Montreal Economic Institute is recommending that politicians look to the operation of a Swedish hospital run by Capio, a private company, that is accessible to all and funded by the government at lower cost than public hospitals. Its Economic
Two years ago, the federal government withheld $10 million in transfer payments to Quebec, saying the provincial government was charging patients extra fees to access health services in contravention of the Canadian Health Act. The federal health
The United Kingdom Health Minister's reforms to increase nurse training places and retain staff include a 25% increase in training posts for nurses and improvements to working conditions. The government will fund clinical placements for an additional
In an effort to show how primary healthcare (PHC) access has important implications for rural health service and workforce planning, the team's proposed Index of Access captures key components of access and uses a floating catchment approach to
A survey of Manitoba voters suggests 53% strongly oppose a plan by the provincial government to implement healthcare premiums. Only 23% of residents came out in favour of the levy, which would reportedly be around $75 per household. The poll also
A study from Arthritis Research Canada and UBC finds individuals who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a 47% greater risk of developing COPD later on. The results confirm the link between chronic inflammation, a hallmark of RA, with COPD and that
Despite increased awareness about mental illness, depression remains strongly linked to a higher risk of early death - and this risk has increased for women in recent years - according to results from the 60-year Stirling County Study published in
A report from Health Quality Ontario says that while residents of the province are living longer and getting cancer surgeries in a timely fashion, there's room for improvement for the province's healthcare system, particularly as it pertains to the
The Senior Friendly Care (sfCare) Framework has been launched by the Regional Geriatric Program (RGP) of Toronto in collaboration with provincial stakeholders, including older adults, caregivers, and care providers. The framework builds on the Senior
The Health Quality Council of Alberta's Annual Review includes: The launch of FOCUS on Emergency Departments, an online tool that serves as a source of information about Alberta's health system for Albertans, healthcare decision-makers, and providers