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6 tips for better billing
Many doctors are missing tens of thousands of dollars worth of billing opportunities every year, one analysis found.
What’s in a pharmacy name? A penalty if you get it wrong, one owner learns the hard way
Sami Soltan's choice of pharmacy name was meant to call out the location of his store. But he was also afraid of racial prejudice.

Federal government says Canada border testing contracts worth up to $631 million

The federal government has awarded three companies with contracts worth up to $631 million for COVID-19 border testing and other screening services.
Legal column: Imaginary patients

Believe it or not, treating patients who don’t yet exist is an actual issue in malpractice law.
Alberta surgeon handed 4-month suspension for hanging noose on operating room door

In January, Dr. Wessels was found guilty of unprofessional conduct by the college, but the decision did not determine that the doctor was motivated by racism.
4 million and counting: Alberta pharmacists hit top jabbers status

And they can expect to stay busy, now that the province has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 booster.
Molasses-based blister packaging hits pharmacy’s sweet spot

Made with sustainable material and designed to save time, the new product offering from Jones Healthcare Group is set for launch in early 2022.
Solve my problem: How do I know when it’s time to retire?

We asked doctors to share their thoughts on how best to know when it's time to hang up the stethoscope.
Canada to manufacture Merck COVID-19 antivirals if regulator approves

The drug company has invested $19 million to scale up production of its antiviral drug, molnupiravir, at Thermo Fisher Scientific's facility in Whitby, Ont.
6 solutions from Canadian doctors to the physician shortage

Canada continues to have a physician shortage. Here Canadian doctors outline ways to improve the access challenges in this country.