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Axios
3 weeks ago
Medicine

U.S. health care is increasingly like a casino

Having insurance is just the starting point for quality health care; factors like provider shortages and socioeconomic status can impact access and experience. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Public health

Ontario's patient ombudsman received record number of complaints in 2022-23 | CBC News

Ontario's health-system watchdog received a record number of complaints last year, with a 33% increase compared to the previous year.
Many of the complaints received were about primary care, which is not within the ombudsman's jurisdiction.
The report highlights the need for better oversight and access to primary care services. [ more ]
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MedCity News
1 month ago
Business

Healthcare Is a Frontier Not Even Walmart Could Conquer - And It's Not Looking Great For Others Either - MedCity News

Walmart is closing its healthcare division due to lack of sustainable business model, showcasing the difficulty of achieving profitability in the primary care and telehealth markets. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Walmart will close all of its health care clinics; most are in rural areas

Walmart is closing all 51 health care centers due to lack of profitability and challenging reimbursement environment. [ more ]
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www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Health

These researchers asked 10,000 Canadians what they think of the health-care system | CBC News

Canadians express dissatisfaction with primary care system
Majority want improved access to primary care [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Public health

Ontario to add 400 new primary care providers to deal with staffing shortage | CBC News

Ontario is investing $110 million to connect over 300,000 people to primary care teams.
The funding will add 400 new providers to 78 primary care teams in the province.
There are currently 1.3 million people in Ontario without a primary care provider. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Business

Where the Executive Who Sold One Medical to Amazon Turns for Advice

Amir Dan Rubin successfully grew primary care into a tech-friendly consumer staple.
Rubin sought guidance from friends, investors, and professors to shape his perspective and achieve success. [ more ]
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