The Ontario government has passed a bill allowing private clinics to conduct more OHIP-covered surgeries as advocates warn of potential legal action.
Bill 60, also known as the Your Health Actwas passed by the Doug Ford government Monday at Queen’s Park and will go into effect once it receives Royal Assent.
The legislation was first tabled in February by Health Minister Sylvia Jones, who argued it was necessary to reduce the province’s large surgical backlog.
“People should not have to wait for months for diagnosis, and if necessary, surgeries,” Jones said on Feb. 21.
Under the bill, both for-profit and…
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Manitoba health minister says she hasn’t read report that says many health-care staff have considered quitting
Manitoba Health Minister Audrey Gordon says her department wasn’t aware of a year-old report making more than 30 recommendations to improve the well-being of the province’s health-care workers — and she herself has yet to read it.
The report called for numerous actions after finding more health-care workers in Manitoba who are dealing with burnout and thinking of changing jobs than elsewhere in Canada.
Gordon said the report, prepared by consulting firm Deloitte, wasn’t commissioned by the provincial Progressive Conservative government, but rather Shared Health, the provincial organization that co-ordinates health-care service delivery and planning across Manitoba.
The report in…
TELUS Health reach agreement to comply with the Medicare Protection Act
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TELUS has reached a settlement with the Medical Services Commission of BC over concerns of non-compliance with the Medicare Protection Act.
The telecom giant has agreed to make operational changes to its LifePlus program to ensure conformity.
In December, British Columbia’s Medical Services Commission filed an injunction in BC Supreme Court against TELUS Health alleging the company was breaking the Medicare Protection Act.
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BC health minister announced an agreement made with TELUS Health
The legal action was brought forward over concerns patients had to pay to access LifePlus services currently advertised…
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Saunas have been used for centuries to promote relaxation and reduce stress. In fact, many people report feeling calm and relaxed after a sauna session. This is because the heat from the sauna causes the body to release endorphins, which are natural painkillers that promote feelings of pleasure and well-being. Endorphins are also associated with reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Therefore, it is not surprising that saunas have been shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression in some people.
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Medical Services Commission, Telus Health settle dispute over fees for care: BC health minister
The commission that manages British Columbia’s $2.5-billion health-care system is no longer seeking a court injunction against a program operated by Telus that charged thousands of dollars a year for access to care, the province’s health minister says.
Adrian Dix said at a news conference on Wednesday that the Medical Services Commission (MSC), which oversees BC’s public health insurance program, and Telus Health’s LifePlus program had settled their dispute and the program is now in compliance with the Medicare Protection Act.
“This is how we act to protect health-care services in BC,” said Dix at a news conference in Victoria…