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More money, not enough details: Where’s the new payment model for Alta. docs now that the province’s budget is out?
'We need to move expeditiously' to lock down a comprehensive care funding model, said Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Paul Parks. 'The urgency is still very real.'
Quebec to offer ‘X’ gender option for health cards, driver’s licences
The health insurance board, known as the RAMQ, says it learned of the decision this morning and will immediately start taking steps to implement the change.

B.C. announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M to recruit and retain staff

Provincial Health Minister Adrian Dix says the nursing ratios will be a first for Canada, and no other jurisdiction in the world has a minimum ratio that applies at all times.
What's next for South Korean doctors who face license suspensions because of walkouts

Nearly 9,000 out of the country’s 13,000 medical interns and residents have been refusing to work for about two weeks.
B.C. issues bulletin for people travelling abroad to get vaccinated against measles

The bulletin reminds parents that kids aged four and older can be vaccinated by a pharmacist.
By the numbers: Doctors as patients

Does having medical knowledge as a doctor increase or decrease your fears about illness?
Speak up: Ontario regulator wants to hear about pharmacists' experiences with clinical services targets

The Ontario College of Pharmacists survey comes amid media stories of pharmacies imposing quotas on clinical services and a pledge by the Ontario government to probe possible MedsCheck program abuses.
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OMA and Ontario reach deal for final year of PSA

Agreement sees a rise in compensation and also promises “expedited arbitration” for the first year of the next PSA.
AMA’s Dr. Paul Parks reacts to Alberta's allocations for healthcare in its 2024-25 budget

There are important details yet to be revealed, but Dr. Parks said he is pleased with about certain key commitments after speaking with Health Minister Adriana LaGrange.

More money, not enough details: Where’s the new payment model for Alta. docs now that the province’s budget is out?

Quebec to offer ‘X’ gender option for health cards, driver’s licences

B.C. announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M to recruit and retain staff

What's next for South Korean doctors who face license suspensions because of walkouts

B.C. issues bulletin for people travelling abroad to get vaccinated against measles

By the numbers: Doctors as patients

Speak up: Ontario regulator wants to hear about pharmacists' experiences with clinical services targets

Cost-Effective Program to Retain Nurses

OMA and Ontario reach deal for final year of PSA

AMA’s Dr. Paul Parks reacts to Alberta's allocations for healthcare in its 2024-25 budget

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