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- 9/19/2024
Royal College clarifies CanMEDS framework renewal plans after backlash on equity-oriented proposals
In a statement, the college affirmed that medical experience will continue to be ‘an essential, fundamental defining competency for physicians.’ - 9/19/2024
Ont. startup helps clinics save hundreds of hours on admin tasks using AI automation
From sending patients reminder phone calls to booking follow-up appointments, WaiveTheWait says it can automate a wide variety of simple administrative functions. - 9/16/2024
How websites and newsletters can be the ‘unsung heroes’ of your practice
These tool may be basic, but healthcare manager Chris LeBouthillier says patient-facing digital tools can go a long way in improving the experience for patients and making your clinic more efficient. - 8/29/2024
Flash glucose monitoring associated with significant declines in A1C levels, hospital usage in Ontario: study
The researchers say the declines in hospitalization and ER use amount to significant savings for the provincial healthcare system. - 8/29/2024
QUIZ: How much do you know about artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes?
From aspartame to xylitol, test your knowledge on the risks and recommendations for artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes. - 8/19/2024
OCP letter to CPSO calls out ‘derogatory’ social media posts and doctors refusing to do MedsCheck paperwork
The Ontario College of Pharmacists wants a meeting with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to discuss doctors it says are refusing to process MedsCheck paperwork and making social media posts that ‘denigrate pharmacists’ expanded scope of practice.’ - 8/15/2024
A majority of pharmacists would drop PrescribeIT if 20-cent fee is introduced: CPhA survey
According to the survey, 65% of respondents said they would stop using the service if the fee is introduced. - 8/11/2024
Calgary doc forced to pay back $20K to patient’s estate over improper billing practices
The improper billing practices include double-billing the province and the patient and charging excessive fees for lab tests. - 8/11/2024
Pharmacare Act opens the door for ‘fill-the-gaps’ care, experts argue in CMAJ commentary
Healthcare policy expert Steven Morgan and health lawyer Matthew Herder argue that Bill C-64 as it is currently written opens the door to an inadequate ‘fill-the-gaps’ plan rather than a universal pharmacare plan integrated into our healthcare system. - 8/7/2024
Pharmacist groups outraged over proposed PrescribeIT fees
Canada Health Infoway, the non-profit behind PrescribeIT, plans to introduce a 20-cent transaction fee for pharmacists effective January 2025 for new and renewal electronic prescriptions.