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Physician responses to patient expectations affect their income

Physician responses to patient expectations can affect physician incomes and may help explain lower incomes for many women, racialized, and immigrant physicians, found a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Researchers from McMaster University aimed to understand persistent identity-related income differences among...

Canadian doctors predict government actions will reduce access to health care

New data from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) show that Canadian physicians are sounding the alarm over government decisions threatening the health care system. The findings reveal doctors’ widespread concern about the impact on patient care, workforce stability and physician morale.  Recent government actions, such...
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Reporting saves lives: Pushing for safer, more transparent hospitals

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Canadian doctors call on Ontario government to reconsider new residency policy

The Canadian Medical Association and the College of Family Physicians of Canada are adding...

Working together: Medtech’s role in supporting Canada’s health care providers

HN Summary • Addressing Health Care Strain: Canada’s health system faces major challenges from health...

Medtech Canada advocates for “zero-for-zero” Tariffs to safeguard affordability and supply of medical technologies in Canadian health care

Trade Barriers Threaten Patient Care: Medtech Canada is urging federal, provincial, and territorial governments—as...

Waypoint developing predictive AI tool to cut costs and impact of sick calls

HN Summary • Proactive Workforce Management: Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care has developed an...

Canada needs coordinated primary care – now

We must strengthen the primary care foundation while building an integrated health system –...

Preferred design and construction proponent announced for UHNBC Acute Care Tower Project

Northern Health is pleased to announce that the preferred proponent team for the design...

Can the Hub Model solve Ontario’s healthcare woes?

Ontario’s healthcare system faces growing pressure from ED backlogs, physician shortages and a rising...

AI receptionist answers the call for busy medical clinics

Hospital patients/family members test drive AI phone software co-created by HHS doctor. A Hamilton Health...

New guidance for managing obesity in children and adolescents

A new guideline to help health care providers manage obesity in children and adolescents...

Advancing women’s health research and care

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