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Cost control rationale for pharmacare does not stand up to scrutiny: Canadian Health Policy Institute

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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TORONTO, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The latest edition of an annual study from the Canadian Health Policy Institute concludes that the cost control rationale for national pharmacare is not supported by the facts.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The latest edition of an annual study from the Canadian Health Policy Institute concludes that the cost control rationale for national pharmacare is not supported by the facts.
  • It is a symbolic step toward a national pharmacare program that will replace existing public and private drug plans.
  • Pharmacare advocates are betting a single payer can demand deeper discounts without jeopardizing the availability of new medicines in Canada.
  • Excessive cost controls for patented medicines are counterproductive.”
    “It appears unlikely that the current government will rethink its pharmacare policy.

Health Workforce Canada established to improve health workforce data and planning

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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More than ever, there is a need to improve health workforce planning and to better share knowledge and experience to recruit and retain health workers across the country.

Key Points: 
  • More than ever, there is a need to improve health workforce planning and to better share knowledge and experience to recruit and retain health workers across the country.
  • That is why the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, welcomed the establishment of Health Workforce Canada (HWC).
  • Health Workforce Canada will help us better understand the root causes of health workforce issues by understanding data gaps and supporting planning efforts for the future.
  • HWC will operate as an independent, not-for-profit organization working with the broad network of health workforce partners across Canada to provide advice on health workforce data development.

Pandemic sees hospital staffing challenges grow and rates of unintentional harm increase

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The report, Hospital staffing and hospital harm trends throughout the pandemic ,uses costing and administrative data to compare pandemic trends with pre–COVID-19 times.

Key Points: 
  • The report, Hospital staffing and hospital harm trends throughout the pandemic ,uses costing and administrative data to compare pandemic trends with pre–COVID-19 times.
  • In 2022–2023, the pan-Canadian rate of unintentional hospital harm was 6%, the third year in a row there was an increase compared with pre-pandemic numbers.
  • "While there are many things that impact hospital harm rates, we know there is a link between staff well-being and patient safety."
  • It is meant to complement information — like staffing data — to help organizations find ways to further reduce potentially preventable harm by implementing evidence-based practices."

Pan-Canadian collaboration to support health workforce planning for physicians in Canada

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Factors impacting the number of physicians practising in Canada over 20 years — a summary look at various aspects of physician supply and demand — was released by CIHI today.

Key Points: 
  • Factors impacting the number of physicians practising in Canada over 20 years — a summary look at various aspects of physician supply and demand — was released by CIHI today.
  • Projection models rely on a number of data sources and can be adjusted to measure the impact of different factors on the supply of physicians across the country.
  • This, along with more comprehensive data about other health care providers, will allow for better planning and allocation of resources."
  • Factors impacting physician supply and demand can include the number of physicians anticipated to retire, the number of graduates starting their specialty training, health care worker distribution, population density, population health status and health system use trends.

Government of Canada invests $42.9 million to support individuals and the health sector to adapt to our changing climate

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Today, as part of the Government of Canada's National Adaptation Strategy and the Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan , the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced that Health Canada will invest up to $43 million over the next five years to fund programs that will support the health sector and people in Canada to adapt to a changing climate.

Key Points: 
  • Today, as part of the Government of Canada's National Adaptation Strategy and the Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan , the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced that Health Canada will invest up to $43 million over the next five years to fund programs that will support the health sector and people in Canada to adapt to a changing climate.
  • These investments will help protect individuals from existing and emerging health risks caused by climate change and build health systems that adapt and adjust to our changing climate.
  • Last year's report: Mobilizing Public Health Action on Climate Change , discusses the impacts of climate change and health.
  • Health Canada is co-chairing the Climate-Resilient Health Systems Working Group of the Alliance on Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH) led by the WHO.

For people living with dementia, support changes everything

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Alzheimer Society of Canada hopes to connect people living with dementia to support, knowledge and community

Key Points: 
  • Alzheimer Society of Canada hopes to connect people living with dementia to support, knowledge and community
    TORONTO, Jan. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - A diagnosis of dementia is not easy.
  • To get connected to your local Alzheimer Society for support, visit www.alzheimer.ca/FirstLink
    The Alzheimer Society is Canada's leading nationwide health charity for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
  • Data from the CIHI has shown that:
    45% of care partners providing care to people living with dementia exhibit symptoms of distress.
  • Alzheimer Societies across Canada provide caregivers and families with information, education and resources to help them support the person in their care who is living with dementia.

Ongoing pandemic-driven pressures impact activities and workload of health care workers across Canada

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Data shows that in 2021, average overtime hours among health care workers were the highest they have been in over a decade.

Key Points: 
  • Data shows that in 2021, average overtime hours among health care workers were the highest they have been in over a decade.
  • In addition to creating new pressures on health care workers, the pandemic exposed pressures that have been building steadily over the last decade.
  • The use of NPs can reduce pressure on health care systems and improve access to primary care, particularly in rural and remote settings.
  • Pressures are being felt by health care workers across the spectrum of care and across all jurisdictions.

Embracing Technology and Innovation “Key” to Easing Healthcare Crisis

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Novo is focused on safely shifting non-catastrophic healthcare away from hospitals and into doctors offices, clinics, and even patients homes.

Key Points: 
  • Novo is focused on safely shifting non-catastrophic healthcare away from hospitals and into doctors offices, clinics, and even patients homes.
  • Its a roadmap to huge savings for government-run healthcare systems that are collapsing under the strain of COVID-19s lingering impacts.
  • Novo is using advances in medical technology and home computers/smart phones to dramatically improve the ability for patients to communicate with medical professionals and even get assessments done quicker.
  • Canada spent $308 Billion on healthcare in 2021, roughly $8,000 per person according to CIHI (Canadian Institute for Health Information) research.

TELUS Health opens new mental health clinic in Montréal, offering much needed support to meet growing demand

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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MONTREAL, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to an alarmingly high number of individuals waiting for mental health support in Qubec, TELUS Health announced the opening of its Mental Health Clinic in Montral on 600 Boul.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to an alarmingly high number of individuals waiting for mental health support in Qubec, TELUS Health announced the opening of its Mental Health Clinic in Montral on 600 Boul.
  • We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health and wellness services that are easily accessed by individuals living in Montral and surrounding areas.
  • Located in the heart of downtown Montral, TELUS Healths new mental health clinic features 3,700 sq.
  • TELUS Health is a leader in digital health technology, providing virtual care, home health monitoring, electronic medical and health records, benefits and pharmacy management, and personal emergency response services.

Wait Times: Behind every statistic there are patients suffering, says CMA

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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In response, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reiterates the urgency of addressing backlogs in care and, most critically, of overhauling the health care system to prevent these consequences from recurring.

Key Points: 
  • In response, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reiterates the urgency of addressing backlogs in care and, most critically, of overhauling the health care system to prevent these consequences from recurring.
  • The effects of backlogs in procedures and treatments have a profound impact on patients and on the health care system at large.
  • The repercussions will be felt for years to come, and it is important to devise a plan now to keep patients' conditions from worsening.
  • It is high time we took bold systemic action to finally give Canadians the care they deserve.