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OMA and gov’t far apart in fee talks as binding arbitration begins
A stark divide in proposed increases for year one of next physician services agreement for 2024-28: 22.9% from the OMA and 3% from government.
A new learning space prepares pharmacy students for hospital practice
The Faculty of Pharmacy at the Université de Montréal has set up a simulation room to better prepare students for their clinical internships in a hospital environment.

‘Prepared’: How Canada’s clinicians and scientists are looking ahead to the next potential pandemic

One of the 19 projects in the works is a national network of existing emergency departments and primary-care clinics, called Prepared.
Singh tells Conservatives to back off as House prepares for first pharmacare vote

The legislation is a central condition of the NDP’s political pact with the governing Liberals, and includes a program to cover select contraceptive and diabetes medications and supplies.
Pushing back on capital gains tax: Alberta joins the chorus

Dr. Paul Parks, president of the Alberta Medical Association, has asked his province's premier to get involved.
Tech joins CSHP as first professional practice coordinator

Faith Norris is also the organization's first full-time pharmacy tech on staff.
Expanding paramedics’ scope has serious implications for medication safety: ISMP Canada

Paramedics increasing their scope and working in new patient care models means there is now a higher risk of medication errors, ISMP Canada says.
London Drugs announces gradual reopening of stores following cybersecurity incident

A statement from the company says pharmacists are on-site at all store locations to assist with emergency prescriptions and other urgent care.
Alberta announces expansion of newborn screening program, research for women’s health

The Alberta Newborn Screening Program will now test for 26 underlying medical conditions, up from the previous total of 22.
New Brunswick virtual healthcare service violating Official Languages Act: report

Among the seven people who filed the initial complaints under the province’s Official Languages Act, none was able to access the services requested.

OMA and gov’t far apart in fee talks as binding arbitration begins

A new learning space prepares pharmacy students for hospital practice

‘Prepared’: How Canada’s clinicians and scientists are looking ahead to the next potential pandemic

Singh tells Conservatives to back off as House prepares for first pharmacare vote

Pushing back on capital gains tax: Alberta joins the chorus

Tech joins CSHP as first professional practice coordinator

Expanding paramedics’ scope has serious implications for medication safety: ISMP Canada

London Drugs announces gradual reopening of stores following cybersecurity incident

Alberta announces expansion of newborn screening program, research for women’s health

New Brunswick virtual healthcare service violating Official Languages Act: report

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