The estimated wait this year between referral from a GP to receipt of treatment was 20 weeks—the longest ever in the history of our survey.
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Mars 23, 2016
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Only four provinces allow people to buy private insurance for the kinds of health care provided by the government system.
Décembre 1, 2015
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Nearly every other developed country pursues universal health care through a combination of government, private non-profit and for-profit institutions.
Août 11, 2015
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As is often the case in U.S. politics—though normally on the Democratic side of the aisle—Canada’s health care system was raised as a functioning alternative to the American model. Specifically, GOP front-runner Donald Trump described Canada’s health care system as working just fine.
Juin 15, 2015
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British Columbia’s health ministry recently announced it will invest $10 million to increase surgical capacity, with an eye on reducing wait times.
Avril 18, 2015
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You know things are bad when the best you can say is “at least it hasn’t gotten any worse.” That, essentially, is the main takeaway from the Canadian Institute for Health Information’s updated report on wait times for healthcare in Canada.
Novembre 26, 2014
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Juin 13, 2014
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The heated and often emotionally charged debate over the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) hasn’t subsided despite it being the law of the land for more than four years.