Public Health Care
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98% of London voters oppose Ontario’s privatization health care planOn Tuesday, the London Health Coalition announced that of the 15,483 residents who filled a ballot about privatized public health care, 15,305 people were against Bill 60.CanadaMay 30, 2023
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Ontario Health Coalition holds ‘community-run referendum’ against privatization of health careThe results of the vote will be tallied this weekend and presented to Queen's Park on Monday.HealthMay 26, 2023
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Alberta election fact check: Does Danielle Smith want to ‘sell off’ hospitals?Danielle Smith's political opponents are accusing her of wanting to "sell off hospitals" in Alberta. Did she actually say that?PoliticsMay 18, 2023
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Danielle Smith stays mum on out-of-pocket health payments commentsPremier Danielle Smith is declining to say whether she stands by earlier comments she made proposing Albertans pay out-of-pocket for medically insured services.HealthApr 25, 2023
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‘Enough is enough:’ Health coalition rallies against Ontario’s privatization health care planLaunch events unveiling the referendum were held across several cities Tuesday, including a rally outside St. Joseph’s Health Care in London, Ont.CanadaApr 18, 2023
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Ottawa warns provinces not to charge fees for medically necessary servicesThe federal government is calling on provinces to ensure patients are not charged for medically necessary services, such as MRIs and CT scans.HealthMar 10, 2023
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Majority of Canadians support private options for health care, poll showsAs provinces turn to the private sector to address health system pressures, a new poll suggests a majority of Canadians are open to the idea of private delivery of health care.CanadaFeb 6, 2023
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London, Ont. hospitals react to Ford’s private delivery of public health-care planIt remains unclear how the Ontario government's three-step plan to reroute surgeries and procedures to private clinics will affect local hospitals.HealthJan 17, 2023
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Moving public health services to for-profit clinics raises ‘legitimate concerns’: DuclosOntario’s plan to expand private delivery of public health care raises 'legitimate concerns' about equitable access to needed health services, says Health Minister Jean-Yves DuclosHealthJan 17, 2023
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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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