Quebec Doctors Leaving Public System in Record Number
In recent years, Quebec has seen a significant exodus of doctors from the public healthcare system, driven by frustrations over workload, bureaucratic constraints, and insufficient resources. Many physicians are opting for private practice or early retirement, exacerbating the province’s healthcare crisis. The departure of experienced professionals is straining the remaining workforce and impacting patient care. […]
How Team-Based Care Enhances Healthcare Delivery
In a recent podcast, Raymond Rupert, CEO of RCM Health, discussed the transformative impact of team-based care in healthcare. By fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, team-based care enhances patient outcomes, improves efficiency, and alleviates administrative burdens. The approach includes strategic delegation of tasks, leveraging virtual care, and implementing AI and technology. These innovations not only […]
Ontario Physicians Demand Urgent Support Amid Growing Crisis
The Ontario College of Family Physicians has called for immediate government support to address the escalating family doctor shortage, with over 2.5 million Ontarians now without a family doctor. The organization highlights that systemic issues are overwhelming family physicians, leading to increased reliance on emergency departments and poorer health outcomes. Recommendations include reducing administrative burdens […]
Tingting Zhang: Canada has tons of doctors—yet an alarming number of people have no primary-care provider. What’s going on?
Canadians are in a primary-care paradox. About 14 percent of Canadians aged 12 and older—approximately 4.6 million people—did not have a regular health-care provider in 2022, according to Statistics Canada. Even more alarming, about 6.6 million Canadians rely on family doctors aged 65 and over, meaning that even more people could soon find themselves without primary-care access […]
