Only single-payer universal pharmacare will save money, and lives, writes Canadian Health Coalition
The Hill Times’ Peter Mazereeuw’s take on the pharmacare costing analysis by the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer left me wondering whether we were reading the same study (The Hill Times, Oct. 13, 2023). Mazereeuw reports accurately that the PBO finds public universal pharmacare will deliver significant cost savings to the economy of $1.4-billion […]
Pharmacare means pharmaceuticals will be more affordable for everybody, writes Thomlinson
I was disappointed in the story about the PBO analysis of the cost of pharmacare and its focus on the question “what is its purpose?” Actually, the purpose is self-evident: to make pharmaceuticals more affordable for everybody. It is too clever by half to keep repeating the mantra that only 14 per cent of non-hospital […]
Liberals risk ‘intense criticism’ from Conservatives if pharmacare grows federal deficit, says pollster Bruce Anderson
Recent reports from the Parliamentary Budget Office found that a universal pharmacare program could cost both provincial and federal governments $11.2-billion in its first year, while the federal deficit is already projected to grow to $46.5-billion next year.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan must prioritize prevention and accessibility
Dental hygienists are poised and ready to fill the gaps that currently exist in oral health-care services across the country.
COVID dealt Canada’s multiple sclerosis community a major blow—it’s time to close the gap
A new report reveals nearly $600-million in additional costs from the pandemic health-care system disruption through a blend of delayed MS diagnosis, and delayed or foregone treatment.
It’s time to incorporate equity into evidence-based health care
Considering equity can improve decision-making, optimize resource allocation, increase patient trust, prevent unintended consequences, and address disparities.
It’s time to screen Canadians for breast cancer starting at age 40
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this fall, it’s time to change Canada’s screening guidelines.
Canada must invest in full spectrum of isotope production
In the fight against cancer, our strength will come from collaborating within the isotope industry and across sectors to deliver the best options to patients.
How governments can help charities help those who need it most
Policy measures are too often taken without full consideration of possible unintended consequences, particularly for charitable organizations that can easily get overlooked by policymakers.
Preserving hope for Canadians with mental illness
The safeguards around MAID will not protect all vulnerable Canadians, so the government should cancel MAID for mental illness before it comes into effect next March.
