by Allan Katz | Jun 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
(UK) @TheKingsFund view is that improving the interface between health and care depends on widening eligibility for publicly funded social care. This is also the case in Canada. Its 2026½ and we are all getting older. We need to improve this experience now and it...
by Allan Katz | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
CJAD 800 Montreal Elias Makos interviewed a healthcare worker who – once triaged – opted to travel to l’Hôpital générale de Hawkesbury General Hospital emergency department rather than wait an estimated 15 hours at downtown Montréal’s CHUM (~75...
by Allan Katz | Jun 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
(Annals of Family Medicine) #Familydoctors in Canada saw their administrative #workload increase dramatically between 2011 and 2021. The growing burden is eating into patient care. Reversing this trend to eliminate or streamline administrivia must be a consolidated,...
by Allan Katz | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
The May 2026 Santis Nanos poll on Canadian Health Perspective is a worthy read. In short, Canadians want #change to their healthcare system – 91% say change is important/somewhat important. The system is off course, yet we get more of the same from our Federal,...
by Allan Katz | Jun 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
#Challenge #coloncancer trial has cost savings and survival benefits. “Structured #exercise should be considered a standard treatment and be prescribed and funded,” says Dr. Kelvin Chan from Sunnybrook. The 🍁 program saves the system about $1,500 per...
by Allan Katz | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
(Canadian Institute for Health Information) Mental health conditions are on the rise in #Canada, with almost 30% of adults reporting a mental health condition in 2023, up from 20% in 2016. Should our governments take bolder action now or will they wait until the...
