Health Policy News

A new report estimates a cancer patient will face almost $33,000 on average in out-of-pocket cancer-related costs in their lifetime, including loss of income.

Physicians who authorize high levels of cannabis may be required to provide Health Canada with an evidence-based rationale for their authorization.

The Practice Ready Ontario program is a 12-week program to fast-track licensures for internationally trained physicians who commit to practicing in rural and northern communities for at least three years

Earlier this week, Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones introduce an omnibus healthcare bill. Here’s a look at some of what the bill proposes.

In children age two to nine, 26% of emergency department visits were for conditions that could potentially be managed in primary care.

The bill tabled earlier this week by Health Minister Christian Dubé would require family doctors and medical specialists to sign a contract agreeing to practise in Quebec’s public system for the five-year period or else face hefty fines

Governments need to put more resources into illness prevention, including addressing factors such as housing, mental health and loneliness, which affect people’s overall health as they age.

In return, residents will have to commit to working in Saskatchewan for two years.