Untwisting an ovary is more complex, but physicians get paid less for this procedure compared to reimbursements for similar procedures on male patients. A recent study of gender-based fee discrepancies points to a 'double discrimination' against female doctors and their female patients.
The study, published Monday in the journal Cancer, looked at prostate cancer screening data among almost 1.5 million men in Alberta between 2014 and 2022.
A newly created Formulary Management Expert Committee will provide guidance on the best use and reimbursement of drugs to publicly funded drug programs and cancer agencies.
