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Politics trumps patient care when governments are failing

Dr. Shawn Whatley argues that much of medicare’s dysfunction comes from compromises made to win votes in moments of political weakness.
If you could change one thing about your practice, what would it be?

Four Quebec physicians tell us what they’d like to change to improve their practice, their workplace environment and the healthcare system.
Yukon has a 56-item action plan to help people age in place—and it’s already completed more than half

Out of the 56 recommendations, 30 action items have now been implemented, the territory says.
Medical Council of Canada is making progress on Canada-wide physician registry

The MCC says the registry can allow for better mobility of doctors across jurisdictions.
3 unpopular opinions about digital health

Dr. Joshua Liu argues most research and grant funding in digital health is wasted.
Creative surgeons: McMaster University department of surgery celebrates its members’ artistic endeavours

Spectators can visit the curated collection in person or virtually.
Report reveals low-income Albertans falling through cracks of health benefits program

Alberta's ombudsman said these programs are hindered by serious systemic problems, starting with an antiquated 30-year-old computer system.
New pro bono genetic testing initiative launched at SickKids and CHEO

The program aims to reduce barriers for genetic tests for children from low- and middle-income countries.

6 accounting issues pharmacist-owners face when selling