Insurance

A major chunk of the funding will help B.C. expand access to drugs used to treat rare diseases.

The draft of ‘Managing the Public–Private Interface to Support Quality Care’ discusses major improvements governments across Canada need to make in the coming years.

Dr. Shawn Whatley argues that much of medicare’s dysfunction comes from compromises made to win votes in moments of political weakness.

Contentions on preferred provider networks are back in the spotlight. What's your experience with them as a pharmacist?

John Rustad acknowledged Thursday that if his party were to form government in October the plan would cause the provincial budget to ‘spike.’

Alberta's ombudsman said these programs are hindered by serious systemic problems, starting with an antiquated 30-year-old computer system.

Proponents say consumer-driven medical scans are the next logical step in preventive medicine. But many medical experts say the companies are selling expensive, unproven technology that may cause extra worries and unnecessary treatment.

The changes are being made to try and expedite the process for candidates.