Healthcare

Quebec agrees to pay MD costs for ranibizumab treatment

Decision follows months of complaints over out-of-pocket fees of up to $200 monthly
Nurse dodges suspension over affair with patient's husband
Talks between NS pharmacists and governments collapse

Negotiations about a new funding model for Nova Scotia pharmacies broke down Thursday (June 9), leaving local pharmacists calling for an emergency meeting with Health and Wellness Minister Maureen MacDonald.
UHN pharmacy techs unionize

Move about respect and fairness in dealing with management, says union rep.
Doctor salaries rose with medicare says study that contradicts U.S. critics of 'Canada-like' care

KINGSTON, Ont. | American doctors’ fears that converting to a “Canadian-style” health care system will hurt their incomes are unfounded, says a Canadian researcher who looked at income patterns of doctors in the two countries.
Nurses say elder abuse must be brought out into the open

As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches, nursing groups shine spotlight on problem.
400 Saskatchewan healthcare workers on picket line

SASKATOON _ About 400 specialized healthcare workers in Saskatoon are off the job. It's the second straight day for strike action in the city.
Your money is coming: Ontario drug program executive officer

Regulation allowing government to pay out transitional fee to wean pharmacies off professional allowances finally approved. Retroactive compensation expected in mid-August ODB payment.

New technology to enable standard, paid services