A paper from the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) suggests an additional investment on the part of the provincial government of $110 million would improve the quality of home healthcare in B.C. The association makes four main recommendations
The B.C. government already cut medical service payments (MSPs) in half on Jan. 1. In its 2018 provincial budget, the governing NDP pledged to remove the premium altogether by 2020. The burden of paying for healthcare services will shift from
The Alberta Government will set aside an additional $11 million to add 20 paramedics in Calgary and Edmonton and a further 26 in smaller cities and towns to provide home care to seniors in non-emergency situations. Under the program, paramedics can
Researchers studying the role community navigators can play in reducing the burden of "superusers" on the healthcare system report that the intervention reduced their encounters by 39%. Superusers often have complex socioeconomic needs, and community
SoftBank Robotics America’s (SBRA) humanoid robots will be used as part of a pilot program at the Toronto hospital. The hospital introduced two Pepper robots. One will be used to greet, guide, engage and entertain patients and visitors as they enter
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), Choosing Wisely Canada and the Canadian Cancer Action Network are asking patients to complete a survey to define what a "safe zone" means to them as the organizations work to support family doctors
Patient Voices Network, a community of patients, families and caregivers working with healthcare partners to improve the B.C. healthcare system, released its 2017-2020 Strategic Plan, based on consultation with community and organization partners
In New Zealand, a mental health initiative has been launched to end the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health issues among young people, targeting people who aren't mental health professionals - like teachers and parents. The
A research chair at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada will be trying to make life better for seniors, who make up a growing part of the population. The Health Research Chair in Community Health and Aging will do research aimed at keeping
New Brunswick Medical Society officials are concerned about a shortage of physicians in the province, with more than 20,000 New Brunswickers signed up for a waiting list meant to connect them with a family doctor. However, the provincial government