Federal tax changes will hurt access to health care: CMA
Increasing taxes for doctors may seem like a reasonable proposal to most Canadians, but creating competitive market conditions is critical if we’re serious about fixing access to primary care in this country.
Doctors need the right tools to treat patients well, especially for rare diseases
The federal government must prioritize the health of Canadians affected by rare diseases, and release the promised funds for medicines to treat these conditions.
Budget a stride forward for mental health as a federal priority
The $500-million promised to youth mental health is a pledge of solidarity with community organizations dedicated to tirelessly providing services and support.
Health care is more than treatment—it’s time to get serious about disease prevention
The big news in health care these days is national pharmacare. This is surely welcome news for those of us living with any chronic illness. National pharmacare offers a dream—perhaps unrealistically, given the cost—that one day Canada might have a universal program covering all drugs for all diseases. Yet despite this hope, the proposed framework […]
Next step in universal drug coverage should prioritize ‘essential medicines,’ says pharmacare expert
Focusing on a list of the most commonly prescribed clinically-important drugs could save billions of dollars, both directly in terms of drug budget, and indirectly in terms of improvements in health care, says Steve Morgan, a professor of health policy at the University of British Columbia.
Patient involvement in pharmacare is critical to its success
Pharmacare is the most innovative and important health policy legislation in decades. To get it right, the federal government must directly engage with patients. Their expertise is crucial to pharmacare’s success.
Mental health and illnesses are a population health issue
The government has heeded the call for pharmacare and dental care, which fall outside the Canada Health Act. Mental health care is the obvious third leg of the stool.
Past time for health minister to hit reset button on Natural Health Product over-regulation
Health Canada’s changes reflect neither the reality of the industry, nor the values around freedom of choice for the over 80 per cent of Canadians who choose natural to maintain their health and wellness.
The health-care system’s hidden backbone: workplace supports for economic sustainability
Whether it be providing long- or short-term care, unpaid carers reduce strain on the healthcare system by taking care of their loved ones either in the home or the community.
Embracing regulatory ambition to shape Canada’s future in health-care innovation
At this pivotal moment, Canada has the ability not only to redefine its healthcare landscape, but also to lead globally in the sector
