Health Policy News

The survey found that 80% of respondents would be comfortable with a family doctor when it comes to receiving care for minor health concerns, but just 45% said they would be comfortable with a non-physician primary care provider such as a nurse practitioner or pharmacist.

The federal government is pledging $675 million for vaccination programs aimed at children in developing countries.

P.E.I. has streamlined patient data sharing, improved healthcare analytics and simplified provider.

Infectious disease experts are urging seniors to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot as uptake plunges five years after the coronavirus pandemic struck.

The province is the third to sign with Ottawa following similar deals recently inked with Manitoba and British Columbia.

CMA president Dr. Joss Reimer highlighted the economic consequences of tariffs as a major health concern in a town hall.

Athana Mentzelopoulos is suing the province for wrongful dismissal, saying she was fired in January for looking into the overpays on contracts with private surgical providers.

Governments have cut payments for some virtual care since the pandemic but that isn’t equitable access, argues health policy analyst Will Falk.