Health System Must Master Subtraction: Pruning Low-Value Care
Saskatchewan's new health plan focuses on adding services, but experts argue eliminating wasteful procedures is crucial for sustainability and better outcomes.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Immigration Fears Force Pregnant Women to Avoid Healthcare
Doulas and doctors report pregnant immigrant patients are skipping prenatal care and hospital births due to terror of ICE enforcement, creating a public health crisis.
Health Care, Affordability Top P.E.I. Spring Session Agenda
As the Prince Edward Island legislature opens its spring sitting, pressing issues of health care accessibility and living costs dominate the political debate, reflecting widespread public concern.
MAID Limits Cause Suffering, Erode Trust: Edmonton Practitioners
Medical practitioners in Edmonton warn that proposed restrictions on Medical Assistance in Dying would prolong patient suffering and signal a dangerous lack of trust in healthcare professionals.
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NDP Slams SHA for Not Making Service Disruption Tool Public
The Saskatchewan NDP has condemned the Saskatchewan Health Authority for keeping a service disruption tool private, arguing it leaves patients uninformed about healthcare availability.
Alberta Doctors Oppose Bill 18, Warning It Harms Patient Care
Alberta clinicians involved in medical assistance in dying express strong opposition to Bill 18, arguing it removes meaningful choice for patients and undermines ethical medical practice.
Quebec CLSCs to Operate Like School Boards for Healthcare
Quebec's CAQ government unveils policy transforming CLSCs into first-line service access points, assigning all residents to local centers to reduce ER strain and improve care.
Quebec to Assign All Residents to CLSCs for Better Healthcare Access
Quebec's Health Minister Sonia Belanger announces a new vision to improve primary healthcare by connecting every resident with a local CLSC, aiming to reduce wait times and enhance service delivery.
Quebec Premier Hopefuls Pledge Health-Care Modernization
Candidates for Quebec premier commit to overhauling the health-care system, focusing on technology and efficiency to address current shortcomings and future demands.
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Ontario Boosts Home Care, May Miss Long-Term Care Goal
Ontario's 2026 budget increases home care funding, but the province could fall short of its long-term care bed target amid economic challenges.
AMA Calls for Competitive Doctor Recruitment in Alberta
The Alberta Medical Association emphasizes the need for Alberta to stay competitive in attracting doctors, as other provinces like B.C. actively recruit healthcare professionals from the U.S.
Alberta's MAID Legislation: Smith's Libertarian Shift
Premier Danielle Smith's government introduces Bill 18, severely restricting medical assistance in dying in Alberta, marking a stark departure from her past libertarian stance on personal health choices during the pandemic.
Alberta MAID Changes Spark Debate Over Patient Rights
Alberta's UCP government announces new Medical Assistance in Dying legislation, prompting letters questioning public silence and potential restrictions on end-of-life choices for chronic conditions.
MPs Face Dire Consequences of MAID for Mental Illness
Parliamentary committee hears conflicting testimony on expanding medical assistance in dying to mental illness cases, with experts warning of unpredictable outcomes and discrimination concerns.
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B.C. Health-Care Regulation Changes Spark Concerns
British Columbia implements sweeping changes to health-care professional regulation starting April 1, including college amalgamations and new disciplinary procedures that eliminate appeals.
Alberta's MAID Bill Puts Barriers Where Compassion Needed
Alberta's proposed medical assistance in dying legislation introduces unnecessary restrictions that undermine patient autonomy and informed consent, contradicting widespread public support for existing federal MAID framework.
Ontario Ends Funding for Supervised Consumption Sites
Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister defend the decision to close supervised consumption sites, redirecting resources toward addiction treatment and recovery programs in a major policy shift.
Ontario Minister Criticizes Feds on Nurse Practitioner Rules
Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones expresses disappointment with federal handling of nurse practitioner regulations, highlighting tensions in healthcare policy coordination.
Casey Means' Surgeon General Nomination Stalls in Senate
Dr. Casey Means' nomination for U.S. Surgeon General remains in limbo as the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee delays confirmation, sparking political debate.
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Alberta's Proposed Ban on Advance MAID Requests
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces scrutiny over proposed legislation banning advance requests for medical assistance in dying, contrasting Quebec's approach.
Health Budget Targets Problems, But Needs Better Incentives: Expert
Saskatchewan's $8.4 billion health budget aims to address recruitment and retention challenges, but a policy expert warns that better incentives are crucial to solve the primary care shortage.
Alberta MAID Bill 18 Criticized as Government Overreach
Calgary resident Siobhan Chinnery condemns Alberta's new MAID legislation as political interference compromising medical ethics and patient autonomy during end-of-life care.
Smith Defends MAID Restrictions, Rejects Advance Directives
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends Bill 18 limiting MAID access to terminal cases, opposing federal expansion for mental illness and advance directives.
Judge Blocks HHS Declaration on Trans Youth Care
A federal judge in Oregon ruled that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. overstepped authority by declaring gender-affirming care unsafe for minors, siding with 21 Democrat-led states.
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Canada's Euthanasia Debate: Global Policy Lessons
As Scotland rejects assisted dying legislation, Canada's controversial MAID expansion serves as a cautionary example. Alberta's new safeguards contrast sharply with federal indecision on mental illness cases.
Quebec, FIQ Agreement Clarifies Nurse Practitioner Patient Registration
Quebec's government and the FIQ nurses' union have finalized an agreement to define patient registration procedures under specialized nurse practitioners, enhancing healthcare clarity and efficiency.
Ontario Misses Deadline for Nurse Practitioner Funding
Ontario will not meet the federal deadline to publicly fund nurse practitioners, as confirmed by Health Minister Sylvia Jones, impacting healthcare accessibility and workforce planning across the province.
Alberta's MAiD Bill Prioritizes Care Over Assisted Suicide
Alberta's proposed Safeguards for Last Resort Termination of Life Act restricts medical assistance in dying to end-of-life cases, requiring a prognosis of less than 12 months before natural death.
Alberta's Proposed MAID Restrictions Spark Mixed Reactions
Alberta's government is proposing new restrictions on Medical Assistance in Dying, eliciting a complex mix of sorrow and relief from affected groups and families across the province.
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Millions Lose Health Coverage After ACA Subsidy Expiration
New research reveals approximately 2 million Americans became uninsured following the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, with many facing severe financial strain.
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