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'We are not prepared': New analysis of dementia data points to alarming trends
The Ontario Medical Association, through an analysis of Ontario health billing data, found an increase of almost 50% in patients with dementia. That aligns with a study by the Alzheimer's Society of Canada, which predicted a tripling of Canadians with dementia by 2050.
Lot of children’s acetaminophen oral solution recalled
A small amount of Pediatrix Acetaminophen Oral Solution was found to have too much acetaminophen during routine testing.

Federal dental care program will exclude 4.4M uninsured Canadians: report

Enrolment began last month for a new federal benefits program, which was developed as a condition of a political pact between the Liberal government and the NDP.
Family hopes former Cree grand chief’s long stay in Montreal ER hallway spurs change

Matthew Mukash, 72, a former grand chief of the Grand Council of Crees in Quebec, received treatment but remained in the ER hallway after being admitted to hospital—a common situation in Quebec’s overtaxed emergency rooms.
$80,506 in fines and payer reimbursements: Pharmacy owner pleads guilty to bogus claims charge

Quebec pharmacy owner Sarah Saudrais Janecek also admitted she gave non-pharmacist associates access to her prescription and clinical services software, and stored certain prescription documents outside her pharmacy.
Saskatchewan Medical Association and gov't reach tentative four-year contract agreement

The ratification vote is set to close Feb. 02.
Newfoundland and Labrador to give residents online access to their health records

The new service, set to launch on Feb. 1, will start with about 5,000 residents aged 16 and older. An app with more features is currently in development.
Ontario preparing for next step in private clinic expansion

The province’s plan to expand the number of facilities offering services like cataract surgeries and MRIs, as well as adding hip and knee replacement surgeries, has raised the ire of some health advocates who worry it is a stepping stone to privatization.
American College of Physicians concerned about new ‘direct to consumer’ site from Eli Lilly

The site offers what the company calls an ‘end-to-end experience,’ including connecting users with prescribers and offering delivery through a digital pharmacy.
Health minister chides U.S. officials over cost saving scheme to buy Canadian drugs

Health Minister Mark Holland says he’s received assurances that the U.S. government has no intention of triggering drug shortages in Canada.

'We are not prepared': New analysis of dementia data points to alarming trends

Lot of children’s acetaminophen oral solution recalled

Federal dental care program will exclude 4.4M uninsured Canadians: report

Family hopes former Cree grand chief’s long stay in Montreal ER hallway spurs change

$80,506 in fines and payer reimbursements: Pharmacy owner pleads guilty to bogus claims charge

Saskatchewan Medical Association and gov't reach tentative four-year contract agreement

Newfoundland and Labrador to give residents online access to their health records

Ontario preparing for next step in private clinic expansion

American College of Physicians concerned about new ‘direct to consumer’ site from Eli Lilly

Health minister chides U.S. officials over cost saving scheme to buy Canadian drugs

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