It was 18 years ago that the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that waitlists for health care in Quebec were an affront to a patient’s constitutional rights – opening the door to private health insurance in the province.
Which is why the court’s decision last week not to hear an appeal of a BC Court ruling, which bans extra-billing and private insurance, is so puzzling. And infuriating. Because not much has changed in the nearly two-decade-long span since its landmark decision on this matter. In fact, it could be argued, the situation has deteriorated even further, with the crisis in…
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A physician in Arkansas has been sentenced to 102 months of prison time and to pay over $4.63 million in restitution. Following release from prison, he will have three (3) years of supervised release.…
Leptin and Weight Loss – Maria Mind Body Health
Did you ever wonder why it is easier to gain weight than keeping it off?
The key to this is in the fat cells where a powerful hormone is produced called leptin. Leptin signals the brain to regulate the metabolism in order to store or burn fat.
Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that helps regulate appetite and energy expenditure. When leptin levels are high, it signals to the brain that the body has enough energy and can stop eating. However, when the body becomes resistant to leptin, this signaling system breaks down, leading to increased appetite and…
Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan lost his health insurance after filming Everything Everywhere All at Once — here are 3 ways to manage unexpected medical costs
‘How absurd’: Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan lost his health insurance after filming Everything Everywhere All at Once — here are 3 ways to manage unexpected medical costs
Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan may be living up to the title of his smash-hit film Everything Everywhere All at Once, soaking up the success of the critically acclaimed sci-fi adventure flick — but his path to award-winning stardom was far from straightforward .
The former child star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies fame recently appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, where he…
Keto Peanut Butter Muffins with Chocolate Frosting
I had friends that I met on my keto trip to Greece who came to visit us in Maui. Vito is a chef so he cooked for us but I wanted to have a delicious dessert for them to enjoy after his meal. I make my keto peanut butter cupcakes and they absolutely love them!
HOW TO MAKE KETO PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES
To make my keto peanut butter cupcakes, I used peanut butter Equip Prime Protein powder!
I love Equip Prime Protein powder so much, I even pack a bag and an immersion blender with me when I travel! I…
Ontario’s Your Health Act: Changes to the Legal Framework for Independent Health Facilities | Knowledge
The Ontario government recently introduced Bill 60, the Your Health Act, 2023. According to the Ministry of Health, Bill 60 aims to, among other things, improve patient wait times and patient experiences by expanding access to publicly funded, community based health services.[1]
This bulletin summarizes the proposed legal regime set forth in Bill 60 for “integrated community health service centres,” which will be privately operated – but publicly funded – health facilities that provide surgical and diagnostic care.
Existing Regime for Independent Health Facilities
Privately owned independent health facilities (IHFs) currently operate in Ontario and perform publicly funded procedures (ie,…
Croque Monsieur Protein Bread Pudding
Easter is coming! I love Easter brunch and the past few years it always includes a recipe using my protein sparing bread! This year I am making my protein sparing bread Croque Monsieur Bread Pudding!
Croque Monsieur bread pudding is filled with ham, Gruyere cheese, onions, garlic and thyme.
My son Kai did not want to be the taste tester for this but once he took a bite, he quickly asked for a large piece!
HOW TO MAKE PROTEIN SPARING BREAD CROQUE MONSIEUR BREAD PUDDING
To make my protein bread for Croque Monsieur Bread Pudding, I used Further Food Gelatin!…
A health care bill for immigrants appears to be stalling in the Maryland Senate
New legislation would remove immigration status as an eligibility requirement for purchasing health insurance through the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange.
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Activists from CASA, the regional immigrants’ rights group, have been a fixture on Lawyers Mall in front of the State House in Annapolis for the past several days. On Tuesday, in a moment of tension and high drama, several frustrated members of the group were pushed into one of the Senate President’s offices in the Miller Senate Office…