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Looking ahead to 2026

Workforce stabilization, digital accountability, system integration and public trust will define the next phase of health care transformation. Hospital News examines the issues, decisions and pressures health leaders will be watching in the year ahead. As Canada’s health system continues to recover, recalibrate and redefine itself, 2026...

Provinces need to make bold reforms in healthcare

The federal government’s pledge of $5 billion over three years in this year’s budget for a dedicated Health Infrastructure Fund is a much-needed investment that will aid provinces and territories in building and upgrading hospitals, medical schools and other healthcare facilities. While the funding addresses...
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From passion to recognition: SHN named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is pleased to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s...

The journey to where you’re meant to be

For Cassandra Fisher, identifying and addressing gaps in the health care system has shaped...

Physician responses to patient expectations affect their income

Physician responses to patient expectations can affect physician incomes and may help explain lower...

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...

Three lessons Canada can learn from Australia’s healthcare system

A recent international comparison of healthcare systems ranked Australia as the top performer --...

Reporting saves lives: Pushing for safer, more transparent hospitals

HN Summary • Unintended harm remains a serious challenge, affecting 1 in 17 hospitalizations—about 153,000...

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...

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Research study makes heart screening faster, more accessible using AI

A new study from researchers at UHN unveils an AI model to analyze data...

Training that saves lives: Using simulation to strengthen teams and patient care

Over the past three years, simulation activity at Providence has increased by 30 per...

A national leader in specialized training for nurse practitioners

HN Summary • Hamilton Health Sciences launched Canada’s first nurse practitioner fellowship in hematology, marking...

Patient-led research aims to help others cope with dialysis

Life-saving kidney failure treatment needs to come with mental health care too, study shows. It...