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Doctor's appeal over right to pay for private health care dismissed …

(Just Now) WebB.C.'s highest court has dismissed an appeal of a landmark decision upholding the province's public health care laws. A panel of three justices at the B.C. Court of Appeal on Friday rejected Dr

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cambie-surgeries-case-trial-court-of-appeal-judgment-1.6521746

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Critics say B.C. ruling on private medical care highlights system …

(8 days ago) WebArticle content. The decision by B.C.’s top court to uphold the ban on private health care was heralded as a “great victory” by the province’s health minister but critics …

https://vancouversun.com/news/bc-health-minister-applauds-ruling-on-private-medical-clinics-but-critics-say-case-highlights-gaps-in-system

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BC Launches New Legal Action over Privatized Health …

(7 days ago) WebHealth Minister Adrian Dix said the legal action against another private health-care provider aims to defend the public health-care system. Photo via BC government.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/02/03/BC-Launches-New-Legal-Action-Privatized-Health-Care/

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British Columbia Court of Appeal Rules Against Expansion of …

(3 days ago) WebPrivately-funded healthcare services remain at the forefront of the public consciousness in British Columbia, especially in light of the provincial government’s …

https://www.fasken.com/en/knowledge/2022/07/british-columbia-court-of-appeal-rules-against-expansion-of-private-health-care

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Supreme Court of Canada won't hear challenge of B.C. health care …

(Just Now) WebSupreme Court of Canada won't hear appeal involving private health care in B.C. The doctor who led a legal challenge over a patient's right to pay for private …

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/supreme-court-of-canada-won-t-hear-appeal-involving-private-health-care-in-b-c-1.6345774

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Anti-privatization - British Columbia Health Coalition

(1 days ago) WebAnti-privatization. We believe health care should be there for everyone regardless of our capacity to pay. Our shared public health system is the most effective …

https://www.bchealthcoalition.ca/anti_privatization

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B.C. court dismisses appeal of lower court decision …

(4 days ago) Web15 Jul 2022. British Columbia’s highest court has dismissed the appeal of a BC Supreme Court decision on whether patients waiting for care have a right to pay privately to receive healthcare services. "We accept the …

https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/litigation/bc-court-dismisses-appeal-of-lower-court-decision-limiting-private-healthcare/368269

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BC court decision on private health care is inconsistent and should …

(6 days ago) WebBC court decision on private health care is inconsistent and should be appealed. It’s an infringement of Charter rights to restrict patients to a government …

https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/september-2020/bc-court-decision-on-private-health-care-is-inconsistent-and-should-be-appealed/

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Legislation - Province of British Columbia

(3 days ago) WebPublic Health Act. The Public Health Act supports key public health objectives to promote health and prevent disease and injury. Public Health Act; Medicare Protection Act and …

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/legislation

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Provincial government passes new health legislation - BCHR - BC …

(2 days ago) WebOn November 24, Bill 36 – 2022: Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) received Royal Assent, which means the bill has completed the legislative process and is now an …

https://bchealthregulators.ca/provincial-government-passes-new-health-legislation/

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Guide to Private Health Care in B.C. - BC Business

(Just Now) WebThe privately owned Vancouver PETScan Centre has performed approximately 3,500 scans since it brought the first scanner to B.C. in 2000. Scans are by physician referral only …

https://www.bcbusiness.ca/industries/general/guide-to-private-health-care-in-bc/

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Residential Care Regulation - BC Laws

(1 days ago) WebAuthority to make decisions. 1.1 Nothing in this regulation confers on a person any greater authority to make health or personal care decisions, or decisions respecting admission …

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96_2009

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Privacy and Security in the BC Health Care System Today

(3 days ago) WebBC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) PIPA applies to private organizations, including physician practices, and governs how personal information about patients, …

https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/sites/default/files/ptv3.0.03_legislative_framework_for_privacy_in_the_bc_health_care_system.pdf

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Laws Related to Health in B.C. - Province of British Columbia

(Just Now) WebThe duties and responsibilities of the Provincial Health Officer and Medical Health Officers of BC are linked to many Acts. This includes (but is not limited to): Public …

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/laws-related-to-health-in-bc

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Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act - BC Laws

(2 days ago) Web20 (1) An adult or a person acting on the adult's behalf may apply for the adult's admission to a care facility by submitting an application to. (a) the manager of the care facility, or. …

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96181_01

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Health Privacy Laws - FIPA

(8 days ago) WebBC’s Personal Information Protection Act (“PIPA”) applies to private organizations in BC, either for-profit or not-for-profit. Common private organizations in the health field include …

https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/health-privacy-laws/

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Medical and Health Care Services Regulation - BC Laws

(Just Now) Web1 In this regulation: "Act" means the Medicare Protection Act; "agent" means. (a) an employee of ICBC, (b) a government agent who has entered into an agreement with …

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/426_97

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Taking action to help people the focus of final - BC Gov News

(1 days ago) WebThe final legislative session for the 42nd parliament delivered action to help people in B.C. with new laws and measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures, …

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0027-000762

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Health - Province of British Columbia

(1 days ago) WebKeeping B.C. Healthy & Safe. The provincial government is committed to promoting healthful living and to making B.C. a healthy place to be. One of the ways the …

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health

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B.C. health-care worker vaccine mandate gets court approval

(9 days ago) WebIn a May 10 ruling, Coval states that the province’s top doctor was justified in extending COVID-19 vaccine mandates from October 2021 via two renewed orders …

https://www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/vaccine-mandates-for-health-care-workers-reasonable-and-constitutional-bc-judge-rules-8740955

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Scrutinizing Increasing Private Equity Investment in Healthcare

(2 days ago) WebPrivate equity’s investment in healthcare has increased drastically over the last decade. While exact numbers aren’t available, reliable estimates point to a one …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/private-equitys-involvement-health-care-under-increasing-scrutiny

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BC Supreme Court rules in favour of COVID-19 vaccination …

(2 days ago) WebHealth-care workers who pushed back against being forced to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or face losing their jobs have lost in the BC Supreme Court. In a ruling …

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/14/bc-supreme-court-covid-19-health-care-worker-vaccine-mandate/

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South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: Why it is - BBC

(6 days ago) WebSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a controversial new law that will lead to the biggest shake-up in the health sector since the end of the racist …

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1030v3p1r8o

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Home Care Doctor Must Arbitrate Bias, Pay Claims, Judge Says

(9 days ago) WebTre'Vaughn Howard. Judge: Agreement was both “mutual and voluntary”. Court rejects woman’s claim that she didn’t electronically sign contract. A home care …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/home-care-doctor-must-arbitrate-bias-pay-claims-judge-says

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs new law reforming mental health …

(7 days ago) WebUpdated: 10:18 PM CDT May 15, 2024. DES MOINES, Iowa — Changes are coming to Iowa's mental health system and the way it is ran. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed …

https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/health/gov-kim-reynolds-signs-law-mental-health-system-iowa-reforms/524-1bc0a200-7b7d-4209-ad64-369889ab1caa

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South Africa's president signs major health bill just before election

(5 days ago) WebSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Wednesday a bill that aims to provide universal health coverage, hailing it as a major step towards a more …

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-president-approves-major-health-reform-law-2024-05-15/

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