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Supreme Court ruling confirms that physicians’ skills remain unpatentable
Court upholds Janssen’s drug-dosing patent, preserving the status quo for medical innovations.
Alberta to create 7 regional primary health corporations to ease administrative burden for doctors
The province says these organizations will handle regional planning, funding agreements, reporting and coordination.

Health Canada will lean on trusted foreign regulators to speed up drug approvals

The federal agency said the order is part of a broader effort to modernize Canada’s drug approval system and improve access to medicines.
Canada's Drug Agency recommends funding lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer's disease

The antibody targets the buildup of amyloid plaque in the brain, which is believed to be an underlying cause of the disease.
New Brunswick vows improvements to virtual care after criticism of new provider

On June 30, New Brunswick switched to a new private virtual healthcare provider—Foundever—from eVisitNB, another private service that started during the pandemic.
Canada’s war on physician paperwork

AI scribes, interoperability mandates and form-improvement initiatives suggest relief may be coming.
B.C. to create another 132 involuntary care beds for severe mental health disorders

The province says the new beds are part of a broader plan to improve mental health and addiction care in northern B.C.
Ontario man fighting Stage 4 cancer seeking answers on out-of-country coverage denial

A 37-year-old Toronto man with stage 4 melanoma is searching for answers on why his application for funding under Ontario's health plan for therapy in the U.S. was denied.
Alberta auditor expects to complete health-contract investigation by end of year

Alberta’s new auditor general, Phil Peters, says he expects his investigation into a healthcare contracting scandal to be complete by the end of this year.
Health Canada advises against starting new patients on TAVNEOS

The federal regulator is reviewing drug's approval after concerns emerge over integrity of clinical trial data.

Supreme Court ruling confirms that physicians’ skills remain unpatentable

Alberta to create 7 regional primary health corporations to ease administrative burden for doctors

Health Canada will lean on trusted foreign regulators to speed up drug approvals

Canada's Drug Agency recommends funding lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer's disease

New Brunswick vows improvements to virtual care after criticism of new provider

Canada’s war on physician paperwork

B.C. to create another 132 involuntary care beds for severe mental health disorders

Ontario man fighting Stage 4 cancer seeking answers on out-of-country coverage denial

Alberta auditor expects to complete health-contract investigation by end of year

Health Canada advises against starting new patients on TAVNEOS