Category : Healthcare Policy


Casey Means Senate Hearing for Surgeon General Role

Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means testified before the Senate health committee in a pivotal confirmation hearing for the U.S. surgeon general position, highlighting her background and vision for public health.

B.C. Budget's Long-Term Care Deferral Sparks Outcry

British Columbia's decision to postpone publicly funded long-term care projects in the provincial budget has drawn sharp criticism from residents concerned about aging populations and healthcare accessibility.

Abortion Hotline Doctor Juggles Calls and Toddler Post-Roe

Dr. April Lockley, medical director of the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline, fields dozens of daily calls while caring for her 3-year-old daughter. Since Roe v. Wade fell, she's seen a dramatic shift from medical concerns to fears of criminalization.

Family Seeks MAID Changes After Son's Euthanasia

The family of Kiano Vafaeian, a 26-year-old diabetic man with mental health issues, calls for changes to Canada's medical assistance in dying program after his euthanasia in British Columbia.

B.C. IVF Funding Capped at $34M as Demand Outpaces Supply

British Columbia's budget maintains but does not increase funding for its oversubscribed in vitro fertilization program, keeping it at $34 million annually despite growing waitlists and comparisons to Ontario's expanded investment.

Senate Report: Recruit Bilingual Health Workers

A new Senate report calls for Canada to prioritize recruiting bilingual health professionals to address language barriers and improve care access in official language minority communities.

Refugee Health Costs Hit $1B, Covering Rejected Claims

Canada's Interim Federal Health Program for refugee claimants will cost taxpayers $1 billion this year, with benefits extending even to those whose claims have been rejected, according to Parliamentary Budget Officer analysis.

Canada's Refugee Health Program Hits $1 Billion Annually

A Parliamentary Budget Officer analysis reveals Canada's Interim Federal Health Program for refugee claimants now costs $1 billion yearly, with benefits extending to rejected claimants and surpassing coverage for many citizens.

Canada's Engineered Family Doctor Shortage Exposed

New analysis reveals Canada's critical family physician shortage resulted from deliberate 1990s policy decisions to cut medical school funding and cap residencies, creating today's healthcare crisis.

Quebec Bill a Rare Healthcare Opportunity: FIQ

Quebec's FIQ union sees proposed legislation expanding healthcare worker responsibilities as a pivotal moment to address systemic challenges and improve patient care province-wide.

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