Insurance

A statement of claim filed Tuesday against the health authority and the ER physician on shift at the time of Holthoff’s death names her late husband and her three children as plaintiffs.

The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners.

The two companies said Wednesday membership to the service will be available to new U.S. customers for US$144—a 28% discount—for the first year.

Health Minister Sylvia Jones said the legislation will enable the province to designate “expert organizations” to inspect the clinics, but the province hasn’t decided on those organizations yet.

Mohamed Hassan used the credentials of seven doctors and one dentist to issue and claim insurance coverage for prescriptions for him and family members, according to the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec.

Some B.C. doctors say the province’s Primary Care Networks are under-resourced and not as good as those in Alberta.

The Atlantic Physician Register it set to be in operation by May 1.

Initial appointment intake costs $67 and takes 20 minutes. It addresses medical history and current medical concerns.