Private Health Care
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Private primary care clinic opens in Halifax while support for public system continuesHealth-care leaders and Nova Scotia's health minister oppose fully private health-care options. But the president of the new clinic says he's just trying to fill a gap in care.HealthFeb 27
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Waterloo eye clinic says it has space to help alleviate Ontario’s cataract backlogDr. Mark Cohen, the managing partner for Vision Group Canada, which operates the centre in Waterloo, says they have plenty of space in their clinic to help alleviate the backlog.CanadaJan 20
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Staff poaching top concern for Ontario hospitals over new surgical centres: OHAThe Ontario Hospital Association says hospitals should not lose nurses and doctors to a new system of private clinics the government will be using to reduce the surgical backlog.HealthJan 18
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Private Waterloo clinic to receive funding from Ford government to provide cataract surgeriesStep 1 of the Ford government's plan was up to $8.5 million in annual funding for private clinics in Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo and Ottawa to provide cataract surgeries.CanadaJan 16
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Ontario expanding private delivery of public health-care services in 3-step planPremier Doug Ford lamented "endless debates" about who should deliver health care, but all he cares about is getting people the care they need quickly and safely.HealthJan 16
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B.C. Medical Services Commission seeking injunction against Telus Health, alleges extra billingThe action is being taken against the company's LifePlus program. Patients must pay to access LifePlus services like support from a multidisciplinary care team.HealthDec 1, 2022
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N.B. opposition parties say new bill opens door for corporate involvement in health-care systemHealth Minister Bruce Fitch says the bill is intended to allow for some surgeries to be done outside of hospital to free up resources for more complicated procedures.HealthDec 1, 2022
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Ontario health minister’s talking points edited to remove denial of privatized health careA copy of Sylvia Jones' house binder obtained by Global News shows talking points categorically rejecting privatizing any part of the Ontario health-care system were scored out.HealthNov 16, 2022
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Half of Canadians believe private options would worsen the health-care system, poll findsThe August online survey of 2,279 adults from across the country found that 32 per cent believe private options would improve the ailing system, while 18 per cent weren't sure.HealthSep 12, 2022
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50% of Manitobans reject idea of private health care, recent poll showsStaffing shortages and experiences of poor care across the country have officials searching for answers to Canada’s health care challenges.HealthSep 12, 2022
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