Marjo Johne
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- 1/11/2024
What's cooking? New med school elective serves up important lessons for doctors
The idea for a culinary medicine course came to Lauren Wong at the end of her first year in medical school, when she had become more interested in cooking but noted the lack of nutrition training in undergraduate medical education. - 1/11/2024
Two unnamed sources tell the Globe and Mail that Rexall is on the buyer’s block
McKesson has neither confirmed nor denied that it's looking to unload Rexall, which it bought in 2016 for $2.9 billion. - 1/8/2024
What’s working: SCOPE’s ‘secret sauce’ for supporting doctors who aren’t part of a health team
Launched in 2012, SCOPE boasts a 91% satisfaction rate among primary care providers and an emergency department diversion rate of about 82%. - 1/7/2024
New year, new penalties: Why a privacy breach could now cost you as much as $200K
If you're a healthcare provider covered by Ontario privacy laws, a severe security violation might even land you in prison. If you're an organization, you could be liable for up to $1 million. - 1/3/2024
Before you 'shake on it': What newer docs need to know about negotiating that job offer
'Physicians can get very self conscious when they need to negotiate on their own behalf. Like, is it really needed? Do I really need to do this or am I being a stick in the mud?' - 1/2/2024
Manitoba accelerates licensing for out-of-province pharmacists
The new rule applies to pharmacist graduates of a degree program accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs who have not been licensed in another jurisdiction in the country. - 1/2/2024
Manitoba college gets set for leadership changes in 2024
Two-term registrar and CEO Dr. Anna Ziomek—the first female to hold the role—is set to retire from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba by the end of 2024. - 1/1/2024
Cheque's in the mail? Eligible family doctors in Alberta could soon get lump sum in stabilization money
'We’ve impressed upon (the Alberta government) the sense of urgency,' said AMA president Dr. Paul Parks. - 12/28/2023
Can you do 1.5 million virtual appointments a year? British Columbia may have a contract for you
B.C. has put out a call for providers who can see at least 150,000 patients virtually per year. That's a tall order that only large healthcare providers and corporations can deliver on, say concerned family doctors. - 12/28/2023
Cancelled: Doctor guilty of sexual abuse of paraplegic patient stripped of licence and ordered to pay $90,000 in costs
The ruling against Alberta physician Dr. Brianne Hudson includes what her lawyer called an 'extreme and unprecedented' acceleration clause that would render her entire debt due immediately after 60 days following a missed payment.
