Opponents of the move say this represents an opening of the floodgates to privatized health care, in which clinics will charge for services already covered by OHIP. ...
Category: Health and COVID-19
Committees next week: Dec. 9 to 12
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For P3 program add another P, as in permanent funding
Health Minister Matthews announces continued support for HIV-positive moms-to-be under the Positive Pregnancy Program ...
Ontarians conflicted on the deficit, a poll suggets
Voters say it's important to keep the 2018 balanced budget target, but there is also support in maintaining government spending. ...
Colle reintroduces genetic testing bill
MPP for Eglinton-Lawrence reintoduces his 2011 private member's bill to protect people from discrimination based on genetic testing data. ...
Happening: Insurance industry backs carbon-monoxide bill
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OCLR calls out ‘bad labs’ for lineups and long waits at private medical laboratories
Small, independent lab operators bring photos of two-hour lineups to Queen's Park, blaming incentives that encourage for-profit labs to look only at growing market share. ...
Ontario Health Coalition raises alarms over push to move care out of hospitals
But Deb Matthews says it's all part of the plan to get common medical issues treated outside of hospitals. ...
Happening: Ombudsman health oversight wanted
France Gelinas of the NDP wants to give ombudsman oversight of health-care system, something Andre Marin has also asked for. ...
Province unveils cycling strategy
Transportation Minister Glen Murray unveils a provincial cycling strategy to some cautious optimism and frustration from cycling advocates. ...