Health Policy News

Auditor general Doug Wylie says the scope and complexity of the probe means his office needs to hire additional help and cover legal costs.

Frustrated by disorganized EMR inboxes, Dr. Ian Bekker championed a standardized solution in B.C. using LOINC and is now advocating for its adoption across Canada.

Pharmacy not included in discussions about purported waste, nor asked to help with solutions, says Pharmacists Association of Alberta.

Workers should not be expected to put themselves in harm’s way without basic protection, said union vice-president Leanne Alfaro.

Public healthcare experts in Alberta say the province’s new COVID policy will mean more barriers to getting vaccinated and higher costs for things like hospitalizations and severe complications.

The Task Force for Preventive Health Care provides clinical guidelines for primary care providers on screening and prevention measures for cancer and other diseases.

This is the first time the province has done so since 1994.

She is taking a break to think about new opportunities, spend more time with family and get back to some of her passions, including playing music and long-distance running.