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Health Minister Jane Philpott pledged action Tuesday to bring down “unacceptably high drug costs” as she announced consultations on a suite of proposed regulatory changes related to a drug prices board designed to protect consumers. The Patented Medicine Prices Review…
Author: Sir Liam Donaldson (on behalf of WHO) Publication date: May 2017 Download the report “Healthier, fairer, safer: the global health journey” (pdf, 8.44 Mb) This independent report, commissioned by WHO and written by Sir Liam Donaldson, reflects on the…
The recommendations also include system enhancements, such as: Including workplace violence policies in hospital Quality Improvement Plans going forward Increased supports for patients with known aggressive or violent behaviours Patient, family and staff input into triggers, behaviours and interventions Creating…
The first Canadian Healthcare Optimization Workshop (CHOW) will be held at HEC Montreal, organized by Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Analytic and Logistics and Canada Research Chair in Novel Optimization and Analytics in Health, with sponsorship from CIRRELT and the…
Five times a day, senior managers at Toronto’s North York General get alerts on the ever-rising tide of patients arriving at the hospital’s emergency department. The updates are colour-coded — and too many “red status” alerts prompt immediate action, with…
The 2016 census from Statistics Canada, released Wednesday, showed there were 5.9 million people aged 65 and older in the country – slightly more than the country’s 5.8 million children 14 and younger. It’s the largest increase for that age…
The issue: Advances in screening and diagnosis are sending some cancer patients down aggressive treatment paths that they shouldn’t be on. The solution: A new war on cancer and a rethinking of resources. First instalment in an ongoing series. Full…
Genetic mutations are the cause of countless diseases and disorders, from cancer to autism to cystic fibrosis. Now, startup company Deep Genomics is applying decades of research into machine learning and genomic science to develop genetic medicines — accelerating treatments…
Offering recuperating seniors free stays in retirement homes is one of the measures the Ontario government will be testing as it tries to tackle the issue of overcrowded hospitals. The province announced in its budget last week that it would…
Health data challenges are open competitions that seek to draw on expertise and experience from a wide range of health, technology, open data and non-traditional partners to advance public health initiatives. The Government of Canada has provided funding for MaRS…
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