Anthony Dale, president of the Ontario Hospital Association, shared that addressing the upcoming influx of chronic illness cases in Ontario requires a fundamental transformation of the healthcare system. He noted, "It's about a radical rethink of our health-care system and where we place a priority. We need to radically rethink the role of hospitals and how to change our wider health-care system to meet that challenge head on." This sentiment underscores the urgent need for innovation and re-evaluation of current healthcare models in response to projected increases in major illnesses.
Dr. Laura Rosella, a co-author of the study, emphasized the pressing challenges the healthcare system is currently facing, such as staffing issues and emergency room closures. She stated, "Everybody knows and feels how strained the health system feels right now. We have to start thinking about new models of care and thinking about how we can deliver more care in the community, more effectively, ensuring we're reaching others in new ways, maybe ways we hadn't thought of before." This highlights the necessity for innovative solutions in healthcare delivery.
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