Health Policy News

The Ontario government announced on Friday medical schools in the province will be required to prioritize almost all their spots for in-province students, as well as new funding for students who commit to practicing family medicine.

In a video posted to social media on Wednesday, the premier outlined plans to bring legislation next year to ‘ensure that professional regulatory bodies are limited to regulating their members professional competence and conduct and not their speech.’

New CIHI report shows wide variations, as some provinces are net losing FPs, while some gain.

Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced on social media Tuesday that it’s reducing reimbursements for two services that pharmacists provide in an attempt to curtail spending.

Provincial auditor general Kim Adair says there is a lack of accountability and a disconnect between the three government entities that oversee the system.

The choice between a single-payer plan and a mixed-payer one could have a profound impact on pharmacies’ workload and revenues.

The Hamilton Spectator has reported that effects of the shortages have included a patient with a brain injury going 15 hours without sedation medication.

The Ontario Medical Association says there are more than 2.5 million Ontarians without a family doctor.