Alberta Lowers Age for Free Breast Cancer Screening
The Alberta government announces a reduction in the eligibility age for free breast cancer screening, aiming to enhance early detection and improve health outcomes for women across the province.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Albertans Support MAID but Divided on Access: Poll
A new ThinkHQ poll shows Albertans broadly support medical assistance in dying, yet express concerns over government attempts to restrict patient access to the service.
Albertans Support MAID but Divided on Access Restrictions
A new ThinkHQ poll reveals Albertans broadly support medical assistance in dying, yet express significant concerns over the provincial government's efforts to limit patient access to the service.
Walz: Universal Healthcare Key to Democratic Power Retention
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz argues that passing universal healthcare is essential for Democrats to maintain power and improve rural hospitals, amid polling showing public support.
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Canadians Deserve Freedom to Choose Private Health Care
A new Ipsos poll shows widespread discontent with Canada's government-controlled health care, with 76% calling it too bureaucratic. Economist argues for private options.
Sask. NDP Pushes ER 'Right to Know' Bill to Save Lives
Saskatchewan's NDP is pushing for approval of an Emergency Room 'Right to Know' bill, aiming to reduce unnecessary ER visits by informing patients of wait times and alternatives.
B.C. Opposition Slams Health Minister on Hospital Oversight
The B.C. Opposition has launched sharp criticism against the province's health minister, alleging fatal incidents due to inadequate hospital oversight. This controversy emerges as multiple healthcare and political issues dominate headlines across Canada.
Quebec Won't Cover Wegovy Due to High Cost, Uncertain Benefits
Quebec's health research institute has decided not to include the weight-loss drug Wegovy in public insurance coverage, citing excessive costs and unclear long-term benefits for patients.
Quebec Reaches Tentative Deal with Medical Specialists
The Quebec government has reached a tentative agreement with medical specialists, preventing a potential healthcare disruption. The deal addresses key issues in compensation and working conditions.
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Trump Order Accelerates Psychedelic Drug Treatments
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to expedite access to psychedelic drug treatments, aiming to streamline regulatory pathways for medical applications.
RFK Jr. Calls Tylenol-Autism Study 'Garbage,' Sparks Debate
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejected a Danish study finding no link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism, calling it fraudulent. Experts criticized his dismissal as unscientific.
Ontario Reinstates Medical Residency Rule for International Grads
Ontario is moving forward with a previously rescinded medical residency requirement for international medical graduates, aiming to address physician shortages while sparking debate over healthcare access.
Kennedy Grilled Over Kid Rock Video and Vaccine Messaging
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning from Rep. Linda Sanchez about a controversial workout video with Kid Rock and the suspension of a pro-vaccine campaign.
Calgary Poll: Support for Private Health Care, Doctor Disagrees
A new poll in Calgary reveals over half of respondents favor more private health-care services, but an ER doctor warns this approach could undermine the public system.
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NB Extends Paramedic Bursary Program to Tackle Staffing Crisis
The New Brunswick government has announced an extension of its bursary program for paramedics and EMTs, offering financial incentives to attract and retain critical healthcare workers amid ongoing shortages.
Saskatchewan ER Closures 'Right to Know' Act Advances
The Saskatchewan government's proposed 'Right to Know' legislation, requiring advance public notice of emergency room closures, has cleared a key legislative hurdle in Regina.
Trump Nominates Erica Schwartz for CDC Director
Former President Donald Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz, ex-deputy surgeon general, to lead the CDC, an agency facing leadership instability and political tensions under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Alberta's Bill 29: Testing Access Grows, Interpretation Concerns Loom
Alberta's proposed Bill 29 allows patients to access preventative tests without referrals, aiming to improve early detection. However, experts question what happens after patients receive results without immediate clinical interpretation.
Private Diagnostic Tests Reduce Public Health Burden
Alberta's new legislation allows private diagnostic tests without doctor referrals, aiming to shorten wait times and enhance public healthcare efficiency amid debates over two-tier systems.
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MAID Mental Illness Debate Intensifies Amid Liberal Majority
Parliamentary committee experts clash over predictions for medical assistance in dying for mental illness, while Liberals celebrate new majority status and Conservatives strategize for the long term.
U of C Professor Urges Ottawa to Halt Refugee Medical Fees
A University of Calgary academic warns that new medical fees for refugees, including co-payments, are cruel and will hinder settlement, potentially increasing long-term healthcare costs.
Alberta's Private Testing Plan Criticized by Medical Association
The Alberta Medical Association warns that allowing patients to privately pay for diagnostic tests without referrals could increase false positives and strain the public healthcare system.
Self-Paid Health Testing: Legal and Ethical Implications in Alberta
Health law expert Lorian Hardcastle discusses the potential consequences of self-referred private diagnostic testing in Alberta, exploring legal, ethical, and healthcare system impacts.
Saskatchewan Expands Rural Health-Care Incentive Program
Saskatchewan has expanded its incentive program to recruit health workers in rural areas, now covering 82 communities offering up to $50,000 in incentives.
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Saskatchewan Expands Rural Health Worker Incentive Program
Saskatchewan adds nine new communities to its rural recruitment incentive program, offering up to $50,000 for qualified nurses and medical professionals to address staffing shortages in remote areas.
Alberta Allows Private Payment for Diagnostic Tests Without Referral
Alberta's government has tabled Bill 29, enabling residents to privately pay for diagnostic screening and testing services without needing a physician referral, marking a significant expansion of private healthcare options in the province.
Alberta's UCP Unveils Private-Pay Medical Testing Plan
The Alberta government has proposed new legislation allowing private payment for blood work, ultrasounds, and other diagnostic tests without doctor referrals, drawing criticism due to past failures like Dynalife.
Alberta Opens Door to Private Medical Testing with New Bill
The Alberta government has unveiled new legislation that will permit private companies to offer medical testing services, aiming to reduce wait times and improve healthcare access across the province.
B.C. MAID Denial Case at Catholic Hospital Nears Conclusion
A landmark legal challenge in British Columbia against a Catholic-run hospital's refusal to provide Medical Assistance in Dying enters its closing arguments, testing religious exemptions in healthcare.
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Doctors Urge Government to Reconsider MAID Expansion
Physicians spoke out on Parliament Hill against Canada's planned expansion of medical assistance in death to include mental illness as the sole condition, supporting Bill C-218 to halt the change.
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