by Allan Katz | Jun 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
This Thursday 6 is International “What Matters to You” Day part of the #4Ms – #mobility, #medications, #mentation, and what #matters. This link to @theihi website provides great resources to emphasize the importance of of individuals expressing what...
by Allan Katz | Jun 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
A massive concerted effort from all government and non-governmental agencies is required to co-produce and expand #residential options like these for #seniors. No one gets up in the morning wanting to be placed into #longtermcare. #NORCs, #AIP #Coliving #Cohousing...
by Allan Katz | May 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
This analysis found that in 2022, US employers and private insurers paid hospitals *on average* 254% of what #Medicare would have paid for the same care services. The impact of this applied to our hospital costs would #decimate our province. The same figure was 224%...
by Allan Katz | May 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
CMAJ article examines over 350 #social #admissions to Nova Scotia hospitals thru the lens of 20 interviewed health care professionals. Marrying these views with #patient and #family perspectives would also be useful. #quintupleaim #4Ms #whatmatters (CMAJ 2024 May 6)...
by Allan Katz | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hats off to Saskatchewan’s Steven Lewis for his call for a Primary are Manifesto. « Fail to fix primary care and the system will collapse under the weight of avoidable harm, an overwhelmed hospital system and unsustainable cost. »...
