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Ontario auditor general finds province not properly overseeing doctor billings
Shelley Spence says in a series of health-related audits released Dec. 2 as part of her annual report that the Ministry of Health’s system that doctors use to bill OHIP for services provided to patients has limited ability to flag high-risk billings.
‘Win-win-win’: Should medical students play a bigger role in our healthcare system?
A new analysis suggests healthcare systems could benefit greatly with the introduction of a medical student resident assistant role—a paid assistantship program to bridge the gap between medical school graduates and young physicians.

B.C. drug club co-founder surprised by lack of ‘urgency’ from Health Canada on crisis

Jeremy Kalicum continued his testimony in a constitutional challenge to Canada’s drug laws in B.C. Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Lawsuit being considered in death of Quebec man who sought MAID over bedsores

Sylvie Brosseau’s late spouse, Normand Meunier, received MAID in March 2024, two months after an 11-day stay at a hospital in St-Jérôme, Que., north of Montreal.
Majority of physicians in Alberta, Quebec feeling disrespected amid recent legislation: CMA poll

Of the respondents from Alberta, 76% answered ‘not really’ or ‘not at all’ when asked about whether they feel respected and trusted by governments. In Quebec, the figure was 84%.
Premier David Eby says changes to involuntary care protect workers from being sued

The B.C. government has tabled changes to the Mental Health Act, which it says will reduce the legal exposure of healthcare workers, who deliver involuntary care to patients held under the law.
Health minister noncommittal on pharmacare, says expert report isn’t binding

Marjorie Michel said her government is reviewing the recommendations it received early last month.
CPSA reviewing Alberta’s ‘Peterson law,’ denies Premier Smith’s allegations of regulatory overreach

With Alberta set to curtail how regulatory bodies can discipline its members for ‘expressive conduct,’ the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta says it is reviewing the implications of the new legislation.
Quebec's federation of family doctors launches legal challenge against pay reform law

Federations in Quebec representing medical specialists and residents, along with the association representing pharmacy owners, have also filed their own legal challenges against the law.
Health minister dismisses key recommendation from expert report on pharmacare

The committee’s report, released Friday, says the federal government should create the list and provide funding to ensure all Canadians can get essential medication at no cost.

Ontario auditor general finds province not properly overseeing doctor billings

‘Win-win-win’: Should medical students play a bigger role in our healthcare system?

B.C. drug club co-founder surprised by lack of ‘urgency’ from Health Canada on crisis

Lawsuit being considered in death of Quebec man who sought MAID over bedsores

Majority of physicians in Alberta, Quebec feeling disrespected amid recent legislation: CMA poll

Premier David Eby says changes to involuntary care protect workers from being sued

Health minister noncommittal on pharmacare, says expert report isn’t binding

CPSA reviewing Alberta’s ‘Peterson law,’ denies Premier Smith’s allegations of regulatory overreach

Quebec's federation of family doctors launches legal challenge against pay reform law

Health minister dismisses key recommendation from expert report on pharmacare