Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the measure in the B.C. budget will be available to everyone, regardless of income, ‘who they love, or whether they have a partner.’
Having local information is critical because infections and the recommended interventions for them often vary from one region to another, said Firstline co-founder Michael Long.
Vaccinations were made mandatory for health workers in November 2021, and workers who hadn’t received at least one COVID-19 shot were placed on unpaid leave.
Healthcare providers are also urged to consider measles in their differential diagnoses, particularly in patients returning from travel who show respiratory symptoms.
Insurers argue that PPNs are a way to help employers manage costs and offer good coverage to members. Pharmacist associations say they are payer-directed care that prevents patients from choosing their own pharmacist and break continuity of care.