Corporate Governance

Templates for Ontario healthcare tendering being finalized
Common tendering and contracting templates for healthcare organizations in Ontaruio are being finalized by the Healthcare Supply Chain Network. The templates will be designed to help healthcare organizations establish consistent procurement practices and align with contracting principles under the Ontario Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive.
Privatizing hospitals could improve quality of care, report argues
MONTREAL _ Following Germany's example of privatizing some hospitals could result in improved quality of healthcare delivery in Canada without affecting universal access, according to an "Economic Note" published today by the Montreal Economic Institute.

Drummond report a mixed bag, say nursing groups

The good: He wants to expand the role of nurses, home care and increase enrollment at nursing schools. The bad: He wants to freeze your wages.
Two cardiologists face disciplinary hearing over alleged kickbacks
Scarborough Hospital to cut 60 RN jobs

Union officials said the hospital notified them Wednesday that 60 registered nurses will lose their jobs in the coming months.
GE Healthcare-Microsoft joint venture to be called Caradigm

The recently announced joint venture between General Electric’s healthcare IT business and Microsoft will be known as Caradigm.
Hospital implements credentialing for visiting vendors

Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington, Ont., has awarded a three-year contract to Vendor Credentialing Services Canada to provide credentialing, compliance and an access program for external vendors.
Alberta group critical of announced reforms

Pharmacists supporting an online advocacy campaign have issued a media release warning that the province’s recently announced drug plan reforms will have a detrimental impact on the services that pharmacists provide Albertans.
Green challenge will reward energy-efficient healthcare facilities

Across North America a growing number of hospitals are leading the effort to lower energy use and cut emissions. The Greening Health Care Challenge will identify those facilities that are the top performers in energy and water use.
Canadians support federal spending on health and medical research

An overwhelming majority of Canadians (74%) reject the idea of federal cuts to health research in the upcoming 2012 federal budget. Most Canadians think the federal government should maintain (45%) or increase (30%) funding for health and medical research.

Templates for Ontario healthcare tendering being finalized

Privatizing hospitals could improve quality of care, report argues

Drummond report a mixed bag, say nursing groups

Two cardiologists face disciplinary hearing over alleged kickbacks

Scarborough Hospital to cut 60 RN jobs

GE Healthcare-Microsoft joint venture to be called Caradigm

Hospital implements credentialing for visiting vendors

Alberta group critical of announced reforms

Green challenge will reward energy-efficient healthcare facilities

Canadians support federal spending on health and medical research