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As more cataract surgeries move to private clinics, more low-income Ontarians are being left behind, study finds

Toronto Star, August 26, 2024 – Karen Palmer and Dr. Danyaal Raza commented on a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, further underlining that for-profit surgical centres aren’t going to improve access to care in a way that is fair to everyone.

Toronto Star, August 26, 2024 – Karen Palmer and Dr. Danyaal Raza commented on a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, further underlining that for-profit surgical centres aren’t going to improve access to care in a way that is fair to everyone.

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Insurance and business groups urge health minister to protect employer-paid virtual care

Toronto Star, August 16, 2024 – Dr. Melanie Bechard emphasized that if the Canada Health Act interpretation letter brings virtual or nurse practitioner care under the public umbrella, patients would benefit from improved access and coverage, while only private insurance companies would be negatively impacted.
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Procrastination on Canada Health Act interpretation leaves patients with the bill

The Hill Times, August 14, 2024 –Dr. Jarol Boan and Dr. Melanie Bechard authored an op-ed stressing the harmful consequences of delaying the release of the interpretation letter for the Canada Health Act.

The Hill Times, August 14, 2024 –Dr. Jarol Boan and Dr. Melanie Bechard authored an op-ed stressing the harmful consequences of delaying the release of the interpretation letter for the Canada Health Act.

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