Healthcare Management

Each province and territory has its own immunization schedule and data system but for more than 20 years, healthcare providers and public health experts have been advocating for a national vaccine registry.

They may have an envied status, but surgeons have a much higher mortality risk than their medical colleagues, according to U.S. study.

Pan-Canadian licensing can improve healthcare access in underserved areas and increase flexibility for physicians.

Promised in 2023, the act would allow a family member, doctor or police officer to request a mandatory treatment order from a judge if someone is deemed a danger to themselves or others.

During one of the panel discussions at IHE North America Connectation in Toronto last week, policy leaders from B.C., Alberta and N.B. came together to share success stories and challenges when it came to digital health interoperability.

Before the change, the government would only cover the cost of the surgical procedures if they were performed in one of three hospitals.

More and more of my non-pharmacy friends, knowing I’m a pharmacist, have excitedly shared their experiences getting prescriptions for minor ailments from pharmacists here in Ontario.

The Ministry of Health says its looking to further ‘optimize’ midwives’ scope.