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HEALTH CARE REFORM: Patients Speak Out

WebSince launching in 2019, SecondStreet.org has released several policy briefs: Died on a Waiting List: These policy briefs examine government data on patients dying while …

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Number of Canadians on Health Care Waitlists Rises in 2023

WebDecember 26, 2023. The number of Canadians waiting for surgery, a diagnostic scan, or to see a specialist has risen by more than 140,000 since late 2022. Saskatchewan, Quebec …

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POLICY BRIEF: Incentives Could Improve Patient Health

Web- 1 - Executive Summary Despite spending one of the highest amounts per capita in the developed world, Canada’s health care system is in crisis.1 Over six million Canadians …

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Health care beyond our border

WebHealth care beyond our border. This past December, Kris Sims from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and I drove from Burnaby, B.C. just over the border to a …

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POLICY BRIEF: THE FLIGHT OF THE SICK

Web- 1 - POLICY BRIEF: THE FLIGHT OF THE SICK A closer look at waiting lists and medical tourism Colin Craig March 2019 Introduction: As health care waiting …

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Over 217,500 Canadians left the country for health care in 2017

WebMarch 11, 2019. Today SecondStreet.org, a new Canadian think tank, released a health care report showing the number of Canadians leaving the country specifically for health …

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POLICY BRIEF: The flight of the sick

WebAs health care waiting lists have ballooned in Canada, more and more Canadians have endured pain, suffering and even death. This policy brief examines …

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A Look at the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative

WebDuring the five years of the Surgical Initiative (2010-11 to 2014-15) the Government of Saskatchewan provided a cumulative investment was approximately …

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"Extra-billing" – the two definitions

WebBlog, Health Care. “Extra-billing” is a term that comes up frequently in health care discourse in Canada – especially in British Columbia. So what does it mean? …

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POLICY BRIEF: Thousands of Health Care Workers Leaving …

WebPolicy brief: Thousands of Health Care Workers Leaving Canada’s System UNE 223 - 5 - An interesting point to note is the nearly even split in Washington between nurses with a …

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Waiting List Deaths Surge in 2020-21

WebAt least 11,581 patients died while waiting for surgeries, procedures and diagnostic scans in 2020-21. Data from health bodies that provided surgical waiting list …

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POLL RESULTS: Canadians’ thoughts on health care

WebHighlights of the ndings, include: • 41% of Canadians think the health care system costs the average adult $1,000 per year or less. Studies suggest the gure is closer to $4,000. • …

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POLICY BRIEF: Died on a Waiting List

Web- 2 - Policy rief Died on a Waiting List DCMR 2023 DITION More money will not solve Canada’s health care crisis. However, health reform could improve results.

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Waitlist Deaths at Five-Year High

WebWaitlist Deaths at Five-Year High. December 6, 2023. Over 17,000 patients died while waiting for surgery or diagnostic scans in 2022-23. Data shows a 64% …

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Waiting List Deaths Hit Four-Year High

WebGovernment data shows 13,581 Canadians died last year waiting for everything from heart operations and knee surgery to MRI and CT scans. Surgical …

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POLICY BRIEF: Poll Shows Canadians Warm to Health Reform

Web- 4 - Policy Brief: Poll Shows Canadians Warm to Health Reform DECEMBER 2021 About Leger Leger is the largest Canadian-owned, market research and analytics company …

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