Corporate Governance

EnsembleEIQ promotes Derek Estey to executive vice-president of operations
New role includes expanded operations oversight of event business--delivering in-person, virtual and white-label experiences to fulfill evolving education, networking and sourcing needs of retail, healthcare and technology decision makers and suppliers.
Doc hit with $700k civil court fines, costs for sexually assaulting fellow doctor found guilty: tribunal
Dr. Syed Nasir Ali, who has continued to practice after the 2017 Ontario Superior Court ruling, will get to keep his license until the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal decides on sanctions.

Nevada jury: Health insurers owe ER doctors $60M in damages

One of the largest U.S. health insurance companies and its branches in Nevada were found liable Tuesday for $60 million in punitive damages for underpaying out-of-network emergency medical providers.
Beyond Bill C-3: What else is needed to protect doctors against intimidation?

The proposed legislation to criminalize intimidation of healthcare workers and patients must be tied to safety policies and procedures at hospitals and clinics, say experts on the topic.
Ford’s war on midwives threatens rural patients

Two healthcare students, one medical and one in midwifery say Ontario's government is neglecting the province's midwives and they key role they play in maintaining robust care in obstetrics, especially in rural settings.
'Pharma Bro' firm reaches $40M settlement in gouging case

A company once owned by Martin Shkreli will pay up to $40 million to settle allegations that it jacked up the price of a life-saving medication by roughly 4,000%.
Corporatization of medicine continues unabated

Dr. Sohail Gandhi sees rising corporatization in Canadian healthcare: and has some questions that should be asked.
Nova Scotia announces $57 million over two years for long term and continuing care

The spending will help the government meet its previous commitment to hire 1,400 additional CCAs over the next three years, officials said.
Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech said that while two doses may not be protective enough to prevent infection, lab tests showed a booster increased by 25-fold people's levels of virus-fighting antibodies.
Toronto organization wins award for open-access approach to drug development

The Structural Genomics Consortium recently won a Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation for its open-access approach to discovering new drugs.

EnsembleEIQ promotes Derek Estey to executive vice-president of operations

Doc hit with $700k civil court fines, costs for sexually assaulting fellow doctor found guilty: tribunal

Nevada jury: Health insurers owe ER doctors $60M in damages

Beyond Bill C-3: What else is needed to protect doctors against intimidation?

Ford’s war on midwives threatens rural patients

'Pharma Bro' firm reaches $40M settlement in gouging case

Corporatization of medicine continues unabated

Nova Scotia announces $57 million over two years for long term and continuing care

Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron

Toronto organization wins award for open-access approach to drug development