The province’s Financial Accountability Office (FAO) warns that an additional $6.9 billion of planned health spending over the next three years isn't enough to keep up to keep up with a growing and aging population and the additional pressure the
Primary care networks (PCN) were established in 2005 in Alberta to facilitate access to inter-professional, team-based care. A study by the University of Alberta found patients in a PCN were more likely to visit the ER for certain chronic conditions
The Manitoba Government introduced healthcare coverage for international post-secondary students in 2012. That policy is under review, as the provincial Conservatives look to trim costs from its healthcare budget. A full repeal of the program would
Member of Parliament (MP) Marc Serré is advocating for a National Seniors' Strategy to address the needs of elderly along the full continuum of care. Serré has been hosting forums across the country to discuss how the country can improve access to
The United Kingdom recognized social isolation as a key issue facing its population and appointed a Minister for Loneliness. In New Zealand, a university study found more than one in five frail elderly identified being lonely. The study was completed
Not-for-profit healthcare system Intermountain Healthcare plans to build a genetic repository - the GeneRosity Registry - that will be populated with unprocessed genetic data from companies such as 23andMe, AncestryDNA and MyHeritage uploaded
The medico-legal agency received 3,387 requests from members in 2016, that’s up from 1,983 in 2007. Most cases came from Ontario, but the CMPOA sees a rise across the board. It believes the numbers bring to light the extent of the pressure the
The Health With Dignity Program was launched 2015 as a four-year pilot to help vulnerable clients navigate the healthcare system and improve their capacity to manage their health. The program targets the uninsured and underinsured population in
This curriculum was developed and taught by a mental health expert and will be incorporated in schools in P.E.I. over the next year. Thirty Island teachers will be able to detect mental health issues in the classroom after the master training in
The B.C. government plans $75 million in funding during the 2018-2019 fiscal year and $100 million in the 12 months following that as part of its four-part strategy to reduce surgical wait times. It points out that in FY2016-2017, 30% of hip surgery