Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

LETTER: Time to speak out against false MD income attacks
A modern day fix for associations

To appropriately represent the profession in today’s changing landscape, pharmacy organizations must distinguish between pharmacists and pharmacies.
Ontario MD facing fraud charge blames provincial code confusion for mistakes

An Ontario doctor facing a charge he defrauded OHIP said his focus was to “simplify” his billing practices by switching provincial codes, the Sudbury Star reports.
Hospitals vs. nurses in battle to prevent patient falls

Hospitals and nurses in Washington are at odds over the best way to prevent falls, KUOW reported.
Canadian-based company at centre of U.S. lawsuit to stop new import law

Windsor, Ontario-based international pharmacy CanaRx is at the centre of the disagreement.
Shoppers shareholders approve sale to Loblaw

Loblaw’s purchase of Shoppers Drug Mart is a step closer today after a special meeting held for Shoppers’ shareholders.
ONA president to serve a sixth term
No charges laid in nursing home mistreatment case

A Peterborough man is absolutely furious after receiving word that no charges will be laid after his hidden camera captured video of his 85 year-old mother being mistreated in a nursing home.

RNAO and Working for Change host community-led poverty consultation