The B.C. NDP government's budget update explains that healthcare spending will rise 3.5% to $19.56 billion in the 2018-19 budget year, while Medical Services Plan premiums will be reduced by 50% before being eliminated altogether within four years
The Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) has been designated as World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Patient Safety and Patient Engagement, tasked with carrying out activities in support of WHO programs internationally. There are
A report funded by Canadian Health Infoway and made in partnership with business school HEC Montreal and Quebec-based research and innovation institution CEFRIO found 32% of Canadian adults use health apps on their smartphones, although only 28% are
The provincial government is inviting Manitobans to take part in surveys on mental health, substance use and addictions challenges as the province develops its mental health and addictions strategy. Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin
A report from B.C.'s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie finds most seniors in the province's residential care facilities feel safe, treated with respect and get the services they need, but almost as many say the homes don't feel like a home. The
An Australia Queensland Government discussion paper aims to help understand the public's views about the collection, reporting and use of healthcare quality and patient safety information in Queensland. The government seeks input from patients
CIHI reveals a dramatic rise in hospitalizations due to opioid poisonings, but doesn't make clear how many of those were from prescribed opioids. Between April 2016 and March 2017, an average of 16 Canadians were hospitalized each day because of
Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) researchers report that people with schizophrenia die at a rate that is three times higher than the general population - and eight years younger. The authors suggest the early death associated with
A report by Cancer Care Ontario and Tungasuvvingat Inuit shows that cancer risk factors are more common among Inuit in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada compared to non-Aboriginal Ontarians. The report estimates cancer risk and screening behaviours
Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital suggest socioeconomic inequities may be preventing millions of people in the U.S. from getting standard medications to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Their research looked into the issue after U.S. guidelines