Quebec doctors' resolve on Bill 2 supported by public
Public backing for Quebec physicians opposing Bill 2 helped push the government to an agreement. A reader shares a positive healthcare experience and hopes doctors will stay.
Category : Healthcare Policy
N.B. increases income limit for home care support
New Brunswick has announced an increase to the income threshold for accessing government-funded home care services, allowing more seniors and individuals to qualify for support. Learn about the changes and who benefits.
Quebec Doctors Vote 97% for Deal to Add 500,000 Patients
Quebec family doctors have overwhelmingly approved a new agreement with the province, a move expected to connect half a million more patients with a GP. Read the details of the landmark deal.
Dubé's Legacy: Quebec Health System Battered and Broken
An analysis of Christian Dubé's tumultuous five-year tenure as Quebec Health Minister, marked by ambitious reforms, soaring wait times, and a system left in crisis. Discover the mixed legacy of his push for transparency and efficiency.
Trump Order May Reclassify Marijuana, Easing Federal Rules
President Trump's executive order initiates a major shift in U.S. drug policy, potentially moving cannabis to Schedule III. This change could aid medical research and reduce industry taxes. Explore the implications and political divide.
Trump Admin Seeks to End Transgender Care for Minors
The Trump administration announced sweeping plans to restrict gender-affirming care for minors, affecting Medicaid funding and redefining disability protections. Learn the details and potential impact.
Florida Sues Medical Groups Over Youth Gender Care
A landmark Florida lawsuit alleges major medical associations misrepresented science to promote youth gender transitions. This follows the Cass Review's findings of weak evidence.
McGovern Lists Trump's Failed Health Care Promises
Rep. Jim McGovern detailed years of unfulfilled pledges by Donald Trump to replace the Affordable Care Act. The House passed a GOP bill without extending key subsidies.
Quebec doctors face hard task after Bill 2 fight
Quebec physicians reflect on their victory against Bill 2's penalties, describing trauma and a resolve to repair the damage inflicted on the healthcare system. Read their perspective.
New York to legalize medically assisted suicide
Governor Kathy Hochul announces New York will legalize medically assisted suicide with strict safeguards. The move follows extensive debate and aims to provide end-of-life options.
NY Gov. Hochul Reaches Deal on Medically Assisted Suicide
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces a landmark agreement to legalize medically assisted suicide, marking a pivotal shift in end-of-life care policy. Learn the details and implications.
GOP Moderates Force Vote on Expiring Obamacare Subsidies
Four House Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson, signing a Democratic petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire this month. Will the Senate act?
Quebec Doctors Vote on New Deal After Province Backtracks
Quebec's family physicians are voting on a revised agreement after the provincial government walked back controversial payment reforms. The outcome will shape primary care access across the province.
U.S. Health Care Costs Skyrocket, Market Reform Urged
Analysis reveals U.S. health care costs have surged 155% as a share of GDP since 1970. Columnist Star Parker argues for free-market solutions like Health Savings Accounts to cure a 'sick' system.
Ontario Residency Program Expanded for International Doctors
A judge's injunction has forced Ontario to expand its medical residency program, giving internationally trained doctors like Ottawa's Ashok Kumar Biswas a renewed opportunity to practice. Read about the policy reversal and its impact on the doctor shortag
Quebec Doctors' Pay Model Negotiations Resume in Weekend Blitz
Quebec Premier François Legault met with doctors' federations to restart talks on Bill 2. Negotiations enter a weekend 'blitz' phase. Read the latest.
Quebec Talks Break Down, Patient Loses Doctor
A Montreal breast cancer survivor's family doctor quit after negotiations between physicians and Quebec failed. Learn the personal impact of the healthcare stalemate.
Quebec family medicine clinics warn of closures as Bill 2 talks fail
The collapse of negotiations over Quebec's Bill 2 has family medicine groups warning of imminent clinic closures, threatening primary care for hundreds of thousands of patients. The countdown is on.
Quebec Ends Bill 2 Talks, Doctors Warn of Exodus
Quebec's government has halted talks on Bill 2, a controversial physician payment reform. The province's family doctors' federation warns the move will worsen the healthcare crisis and drive doctors away. Read the latest.
Quebec Doctor Salary Negotiations Break Down with Government
Negotiations between Quebec's doctors' federation and the CAQ government have collapsed over salary reform. Key details on the impasse and what happens next.
Quebec Doctors Refuse to Enforce New Health-Care Law
Family-medicine directors across Quebec say they won't enforce major provisions of Bill 2, warning it will overwhelm clinics. Learn about the growing resistance.
Alberta cancels Lethbridge private surgical facility plan
The Alberta government has halted procurement for a private surgical facility in Lethbridge. Get the details on this significant shift in healthcare delivery for the region.
Sask. NDP bill requires notification for rural ER doctor shortages
Saskatchewan's NDP introduces legislation mandating public alerts when rural emergency rooms lack physician coverage. Learn about the proposed bill and its implications for healthcare transparency.
B.C. health review cuts 1,100 jobs, redirects $60M
A major review of B.C.'s health authorities will eliminate over 1,100 positions and redirect $60 million to front-line services. Learn how this restructuring aims to improve patient care.
Quebec medical directors vow to defy health-care law Bill 2
Heads of Quebec's family medicine departments refuse to implement parts of Bill 2, citing overburdened clinics and a flawed surveillance role. They demand suspension of key articles.
Bill 2 Distorts Moral Compass in Medicine: Doctor
A Quebec psychiatrist argues Bill 2's performance quotas undermine medical ethics and patient care, forcing doctors to choose between conscience and targets. Read the analysis.
Ontario falling short on healthcare: Auditor General
Ontario's Auditor General reveals critical failures in connecting patients with doctors, expanding medical education, and tackling overbilling. Key audits highlight systemic issues.
Son of Quebec surgeons says Bill 2 won't fix broken system
A CEGEP student, whose parents are surgeons, shares an insider's view of Quebec's healthcare strain. He argues Bill 2's demands for more output ignore a system lacking resources, pushing dedicated physicians to burnout. Read his powerful plea for change.
Quebec College of Physicians Concerned About Bill 7
The Quebec College of Physicians voices alarm over potential political interference with Bill 7, fearing it could compromise medical independence and patient care standards.
Alberta expands private surgery options to tackle wait times
Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange unveils new legislation allowing doctors to perform public surgeries in private clinics. She hopes this hybrid model, addressing Canada's chronic wait times, could be replicated across the country.
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