Our closed government-heavy system stands in stark contrast to other universal health-care systems that have shorter wait times
Our closed government-heavy system stands in stark contrast to other universal health-care systems that have shorter wait times
We can address the supply of surgical procedures, the demand for surgery and improve co-ordination within the system
We can address the supply of surgical procedures, the demand for surgery and improve co-ordination within the system
For the first time, the estimated number of Canadians who waited for medically-necessary treatment exceeded one million in 2017: Fraser Institute
For the first time, the estimated number of Canadians who waited for medically-necessary treatment exceeded one million in 2017: Fraser Institute
The simple solution to overcrowding in our hospitals is to allow Canadians to purchase health insurance that covers medically-necessary care
The simple solution to overcrowding in our hospitals is to allow Canadians to purchase health insurance that covers medically-necessary care
It’s no easy feat in the often-intractable and rigid Canadian health system, but the payoff can be immense for patients and care providers
It’s no easy feat in the often-intractable and rigid Canadian health system, but the payoff can be immense for patients and care providers
Perhaps the elixir of good feeling is available at a friend’s house, at the next desk in the office, or from a partner or spouse
Perhaps the elixir of good feeling is available at a friend’s house, at the next desk in the office, or from a partner or spouse
Greater use could be made of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, including for relatively uncomplicated medical procedures
Greater use could be made of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, including for relatively uncomplicated medical procedures
Although we know that universal systems elsewhere deliver more timely access at similar or lower costs, we still pursue wrong-headed policies
Although we know that universal systems elsewhere deliver more timely access at similar or lower costs, we still pursue wrong-headed policies
Compared to other countries, Canada has a high-cost system that delivers mediocre, and sometimes remarkably poor, performance
Compared to other countries, Canada has a high-cost system that delivers mediocre, and sometimes remarkably poor, performance
If the NDP is going to lose the next election, the government should just fall on its sword and introduce a sales tax
If the NDP is going to lose the next election, the government should just fall on its sword and introduce a sales tax