Vitals: Who is paying for prescribed drugs in Canada? Contain medical spending for the sake of better healthFunding priorities need a rethink, CPHA panelists say Stateside: largest number of Medicare fraud arrests ever Doctors, nurses, pharmacists among others charged in 17 cities nationwide. B.C. initiative to find a GP for every patient lags But new Doctors of BC president optimistic, sees rising physician engagement Outgoing CaRMS CEO outlines the state of Canada’s residency matching service States: Child’s death after homeopathy treatment results in manslaughter charges Pennsylvania couple charged after 18-month-old daughter dies of treatable ear infection. UK independent pharmacies team up to offer new services Program where smaller pharmacies collectively bid for services wins national business award. Antibiotic adherence program a success in NL Initiative involves paid pharmacist consultations, follow-up calls. Second minor ailments pilot project underway in Nova Scotia Follow up demonstration will examine billing data. Missed opportunities: Jail and prison are a chance to improve health First Previous 491 492 493 494 495 Next Last