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Ontario, federal government reach agreement in principle on health care
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
… the province accepted the 10-year deal on Wednesday after the two sides agreed to add reviews into the deal to ensure long-term sustainability… The priority areas outlined in the deal include mental health, primary care and increasing the number of health-care workers… Duclos said the province’s bilateral agreement would include working toward certain health indicators, agreeing to provide “equity of access’’ for underserved groups and upholding the Canada Health Act…
Tags: budget, featured, Health, jurisdiction, mental Health
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Ontario to pay $1 million to private contractor to cut costs in developmental disabilities services sector
Sunday, November 10th, 2019
The government’s budget showed a $1-billion cut in the children and social services sector over three years, and set a target of a $510 million annual cut in 2021-22 from “operational efficiencies and cost savings.”… Efficiencies would include “evidence-based sector transformation, including in developmental services, child welfare, as well as special needs and early intervention programs…to continue investments in core services such as in the Ontario Autism Program.”
Tags: budget, disabilities, Health, ideology, mental Health, privatization, standard of living
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Electronic tool effective in reducing overmedication in seniors: study
Wednesday, October 9th, 2019
… some 40 per cent of older adults take five or more medications per day. In addition to the risk of side effects or complications… some medications may not be appropriate for certain health problems, which can make seniors vulnerable to additional hospitalizations, memory problems, dizziness, and balance problems that lead to falls and fractures… “It’s one of the most common causes of hospital visits,”
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