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
A study in the European Heart Journal finds that even if a person has healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels, being overweight or obese is still associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease. The analysis of more than
Ontario's William Osler Health System has redesigned its discharge process to eliminate ethical errors and align more fully with the Health Care Consent Act (HCCA) and the Public Hospitals Act (PHA). To address the number of alternate level of care
A report by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network finds that between Jan. 2015 and Mar. 2017, the volume of opioids prescribed in the province fell by 18%. This despite the fact that the number of Ontarians receiving the painkillers remained
Medimap.ca, which lists wait times at walk-in clinics, has expanded to Saskatoon. The free service currently lists wait times for 14 of the 19 clinics in the city, and notes whether any have closed early. It's updated by clinic staff every 30 minutes
Twenty Manitoba pharmacies are participating in a year-long pilot program to anonymously track dispensing errors. The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba describes the effort as the first phase in a plan to implement a province-wide system. Currently