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.
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 has expanded its incentive program to recruit health workers in rural areas, now covering 82 communities offering up to $50,000 in incentives.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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A recent survey by the Alberta Medical Association reveals physicians' perspectives on medical assistance in dying and Bill 18, highlighting ethical and practical concerns in healthcare.
Erie Shores HealthCare has officially relaxed its masking mandates, marking a significant shift in local healthcare protocols. The change reflects evolving public health guidance.
A new poll reveals Canadians are evenly divided on whether doctors and nurses should be allowed to opt out of medical assistance in dying for moral or religious reasons, with 41% supporting exemptions.
Health-care providers raise alarm as unauthorized sellers market abortion pills to vulnerable women, bypassing medical oversight and risking patient safety in Canada.
A new poll shows Canadians are deeply split over whether doctors should be allowed to refuse medical assistance in dying for religious reasons, highlighting ethical tensions in healthcare.
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The Saskatchewan government has finalized a significant six-year agreement with the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists, ensuring stable eye care services across the province.
A Prince George mother speaks out about how recent modifications to British Columbia's Family Residence Program are placing undue stress on families caring for seriously ill children.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces a new podcast aimed at challenging what he describes as falsehoods in public health that have harmed American citizens.
Alberta's proposed Bill 18 would restrict MAID access to those with terminal illness within 12 months, prohibit mental illness-only cases, and limit out-of-province referrals, raising concerns among healthcare professionals and bioethicists.
The federal government has announced a groundbreaking national strategy to address health disparities affecting men and boys, including higher suicide rates and shorter life expectancy.
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With kidney disease projected to surge in Ontario, experts argue the healthcare system must prioritize transplants over costly dialysis to save lives and money.
Canadian obstetricians warn that legislation criminalizing coerced sterilization could create a chilling effect, potentially limiting women's access to voluntary reproductive procedures and emergency care.
Medical professionals in Alberta express deep concerns about proposed legislation that would severely restrict access to Medical Assistance in Dying, arguing it will prevent vulnerable individuals from making autonomous end-of-life decisions.
A new Fraser Institute report criticizes Canada's hospital funding system, arguing annual budgets discourage efficiency. It suggests adopting per-patient payment models used in top-performing universal healthcare countries.
Alberta pushes back against federal MAID policies with new restrictions, sparking debate over medical assistance in dying for dementia patients and national standards.
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British Columbia implements new income caps and reduced coverage for the Family Residence Program, limiting accommodation assistance for families traveling with sick children for medical care.
George Brookman shares his aunt's painful death from lung cancer, advocating for compassionate MAID access as Alberta government implements stricter regulations.
Manitoba's health minister refutes claims the province missed a deadline for nurse practitioner pay changes, emphasizing ongoing efforts to address healthcare staffing challenges.
Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara states the expense of hiring a U.S. firm to recruit doctors for Manitoba is minimal, amid broader healthcare discussions.
Ontario has discontinued a specific funding approach for nurse practitioners after failing to meet a provincial deadline, impacting healthcare delivery and workforce planning.
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A new report warns that healthcare costs in Atlantic Canada could skyrocket, doubling within 20 years if systemic changes are not implemented urgently.
