by Allan Katz | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Support and appreciate the @niageing’s new infographic that compares three complementary poverty measures, describing how each reveals a unique window into the diverse financial realities of older adults. #whatmatters #olderadults (NIA) Capturing the Full...
by Allan Katz | May 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
This #CMAJ journal article splashed across Canada last week. While transition to a single-entry referral model makes absolute sense – it is certainly not new. Please recall that in 2005-06, the Ministry of Health’s Wait Time Strategy led by Dr. Alan Hudson...
by Allan Katz | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
(@TheKingsFund) The attached policy brief makes very good sense, regardless of the NHS crisis. However, if #holisticcare for people with multiple long-term conditions is the ultimate target, the brief must include co-ordination of #socialcare as well. (King’s...
by Allan Katz | May 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
#ICIC25 highlighted an important component of health care for #frailseniors not talked about enough: asking people and their families *what matters* to older adults – one of the #4Ms (mentation, mobility and medication are the other three). Often, well-meaning...
by Allan Katz | May 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Much has been said about #silos in #healthcare. We have been talking about busting them for years! Apparently, they remain problematic. So, what are the characteristics of #silos that render them indestructible? How can we disrupt #silos? Please share successes: what...
by Allan Katz | May 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
(TorStar) This is a *disturbingly contradictory* message: many qualified #IENs leave Ontario for other jurisdictions where navigating credential recognition and immigration is easier. When high level proclamations are inconsistent with urgent action needed on the...
