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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.
Medical student loan repayment should start after residency, College of Family Physicians says
In its pre-budget submission ahead of the 2025 federal budget, the CFPC says it wants to see student loan repayments kick in five years after the completion of residency, citing the high debt load that medical graduates take on before beginning their residency.

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.
Premiers’ meeting was a fight about federalism, not funding

Healthcare funding ‘side deals’ has been Ottawa’s way but that isn’t true cooperative federalism, argues Dr. Shawn Whatley.
Private equity and healthcare: Should Canadians be concerned?

As Canadians, we should be asking questions about why private equity investment firms are so interested in owning parts of our healthcare system.
U.S. drugstores tinker with new looks as their usual way of doing business faces challenges

Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth said recently that his company could close a ‘significant portion’ of underperforming stores in the next few years.
Royal College calls for federal student loan forgiveness for all medical residents, new in-practice docs

Today, there are several student loan forgiveness and interest relief programs for family doctors and residents—but most are only for physicians working in rural communities.
Bloomberg gives US$600 million to four historically Black medical schools’ endowments

Michael Bloomberg’s organization Bloomberg Philanthropies is announcing a US$600 million gift to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools.
U.K. family doctors vote to limit services to patients in a dispute over funding

The British Medical Association said 98.3% of the 8,500 general practitioners who voted backed the work-to-rule action, which falls just short of a strike.
Hospital in Whitby, Ont., to be built and operational in 10 years, province says

A new hospital in Whitby, Ont., will be built and operational within 10 years, Health Minister Sylvia Jones said Thursday.

Pharmacare Act opens the door for ‘fill-the-gaps’ care, experts argue in CMAJ commentary

Medical student loan repayment should start after residency, College of Family Physicians says

Pharmacist groups outraged over proposed PrescribeIT fees

Premiers’ meeting was a fight about federalism, not funding

Private equity and healthcare: Should Canadians be concerned?

U.S. drugstores tinker with new looks as their usual way of doing business faces challenges

Royal College calls for federal student loan forgiveness for all medical residents, new in-practice docs

Bloomberg gives US$600 million to four historically Black medical schools’ endowments

U.K. family doctors vote to limit services to patients in a dispute over funding

Hospital in Whitby, Ont., to be built and operational in 10 years, province says