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Ontario in 'full support' of feds' national healthcare data push
The province says it will continue to work with other provinces and territories to get support for a national healthcare data system because if performance isn't measured, gaps in care can't be identified and addressed.
B.C.’s new family doctor payment model takes aim at ‘crisis’ in primary care
More than 1,000 family doctors have so far signed onto British Columbia’s new compensation model, the health minister said as the plan came into effect Wednesday.

Manitoba removes M3P special status requirement for physicians

After the change, set to take place next month, pharmacists will only need to check the CPSM registered members list to confirm two pieces of information.
Faster, better, less agonizing: How one college is building a more efficient, less punitive complaints process

Led by complaints director Dr. Dawn Hartfield—whose medical career includes leadership roles in safety and quality improvement—the process overhaul at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has significantly cut wait times between complaint and hearing.
Alberta NDP health critic takes aim at UCP decision to contract out surgeries

Health Minister Jason Copping announced last week a contract with Canadian Surgery Solutions to provide 3,000 orthopedic surgeries.
Doctor gets nearly 17 years in prison for vast opioid scheme

Dr. Frank Patino’s fraud lasted years and was one of the most egregious healthcare schemes in U.S. history, prosecutors said.
‘Thanks for the good time’: Gynecologist found guilty of making sexual remark to patient about to give birth

A nurse who overheard and reported the incident also told the Collège des médecins du Québec that Dr. Allan Climan’s five-minute gynecological examination of the patient was unusually long.
Alberta considers training doctors for rural practice in smaller centres

Todd Anderson of the University of Calgary’s medical school says there are a wide variety of options being considered, including stand-alone schools.
New pharmacist or veteran, don’t be afraid to take that career leap!

In another compelling essay submitted to our reader “Write to Win” contest, pharmacist Iris Lau recalls the fear—and rewards–of testing out new career waters.
Quebec's nurses order rejects call to delay exam despite concern over failure rate

The order said the next exam will go ahead on March 27 as scheduled, but nursing students will be given the option to wait until the next date in September if they prefer.

Ontario in 'full support' of feds' national healthcare data push

B.C.’s new family doctor payment model takes aim at ‘crisis’ in primary care

Manitoba removes M3P special status requirement for physicians

Faster, better, less agonizing: How one college is building a more efficient, less punitive complaints process

Alberta NDP health critic takes aim at UCP decision to contract out surgeries

Doctor gets nearly 17 years in prison for vast opioid scheme

‘Thanks for the good time’: Gynecologist found guilty of making sexual remark to patient about to give birth

Alberta considers training doctors for rural practice in smaller centres

New pharmacist or veteran, don’t be afraid to take that career leap!

Quebec's nurses order rejects call to delay exam despite concern over failure rate