Tag Archives: patients

Primary Care – What do we know?

Posted on by

In this video, Dr. Braden Manns highlights some things that are known about improving Canada’s primary care for patients, families, physicians….everyone.

@bradenmannsyyc

We know what works in primary care: planning, teams, and payment reform. The challenge is doing it at scale. Check out my substack for what the experts say needs to be done, and listen to Dr. Kiran’s podcast, the link is in my bio. #healthcarecanada #primarycare #ontariohealthcare

♬ original sound – bradenmannsyyc – bradenmannsyyc

Who’s the boss?

Posted on by

Dr. Braden Manns looks at the idea of boss with respect to physicians and what it can mean to patients.

@bradenmannsyyc

Who’s the Boss? Is your doctor in charge of your health care? Are you? Who really has oversight and accountability into the care you receive? Part 3 of my series on physicians looks at accountability and quality oversight in the system…and it’s more limited than we all might expect! Learn more on my substack. Bradenmanns.substack.com canadianhealthcare canadianphysicians quebecphysicians quebechealthcare medicare

♬ original sound – bradenmannsyyc – bradenmannsyyc

Alberta’s ‘Dual practice’ health plan: improve or worsen wait times?

Posted on by
Image by Wim van ‘t Einde https://unsplash.com/photos/clear-glass-hour-glass-with-blue-liquid-iEhFJJAMTK4?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink

The Alberta Givernment claims that their dual practice will decrease wait times. Others, including medical associations, physicians disagree.

“‘Doctors across Canada are deeply concerned about the Alberta government’s proposal to expand private health care…This plan would take resources away from the public system and create a private option that only some people could afford. That would mean longer waits, fewer available doctors, and more strain on the public system, the one that most people depend upon.'”

Read more here.

A Letter From an Alberta Doctor

Posted on by

Check out this thread to read @RajSherman’s full letter.

A Must-Read Thread

Posted on by

If you do not have access to X, you can read the full thread here. 

The Real Cause?

Posted on by

“If the UCP were serious about getting value for health-care expenditures or guarding against corruption, it would emulate Quebec’s approach and protect its public health-care system while banning profiteers.”

If you have not yet read Jeremy Appel’s article, you may wish to do so.

Alberta’s healthcare: How are things going?

Posted on by

Read Jen Lee’s article for the answer.

Missing at Conferences?

Posted on by

Join Ali

Posted on by

What are you doing on June 20th from noon until 1 p.m. MT? Why not join Ali for what is sure to be an interesting webinar.