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- 6/20/2011
In an ever-changing world, HOOPP rates remain stable
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) will keep member and employer contribution rates stable in 2013. Contribution rates have been the same since the start of 2004. - 6/20/2011
Primary-care networks a success: AMA
The Alberta Medical Association says an independent, third-party evaluation of the province’s 40 primary-care networks shows the physician-led multidisciplinary teams have been a success at improving the delivery of primary care in the province. - 6/20/2011
Xgeva reduces risk of skeletal events in cancer patients with bone metastases
Drug indicated for reducing the of developing skeletal-related events in patients with bone metastases from breast cancer, prostate cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and other solid tumours. - 6/20/2011
Insiders suspected in surgical equipment thefts
Guards posted to emergency rooms, surgery suites locked in wake of robberies - 6/20/2011
Governance toolkit aims to improve quality and patient safety
The Ontario Hospital Association, its Governance Centre of Excellence and Health Quality Ontario have developed an online resource for Ontario’s hospital boards called the Quality and Patient Safety Governance Toolkit. - 6/20/2011
Colonoscopy appears safe even with aspirin aboard
CHICAGO | Patients who are scheduled for colonoscopy or polypectomy are often advised to suspend ASA and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy to reduce the risk of bleeding, but new research presented here suggests that might not be necessary. - 6/20/2011
Major new clinical trial network announced for type 1 diabetes
A $33.9-million initiative to support clinical trials evaluating new treatments and technologies for type 1 diabetes in Canada has been launched by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada. - 6/20/2011
Budget offers loan forgiveness for FPs who go rural
The federal budget re-introduced earlier this month includes two items with a particular focus on health professionals.