
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Health Reform Now with Colin Craig
In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges facing the Canadian healthcare system and explore potential solutions highlighted in the documentary "Health Reform Now."
Our guest, Colin Craig, from SecondStreet.org discusses their documentary, and the importance of learning from better-performing healthcare systems around the world and the need for political will to implement change.
Key Points Discussed:
- Current State of Canadian Healthcare
- Shocking statistics: 17,032 patients died on waiting lists between April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023
- Canada's low ranking in international healthcare system comparisons despite high spending
- Proposed Solutions from "Health Reform Now"
- Activity-Based Funding: Incentivizing hospitals to treat more patients
- Partnering with Private Clinics: Examples of success in Ontario and Saskatchewan
- Reimbursing for Surgery Abroad: Learning from the EU's "Cross Border Directive"
- Allowing Choice Between Public and Private Options: Common practice in other developed nations
- Focus on Prevention: Potential to prevent up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke
- Resources for Patients
- Introduction to patientoptions.ca: Helping patients navigate both public and private healthcare options in Canada
- Role of Think Tanks and Entrepreneurs
- Importance of organizations like SecondStreet.org in proposing and advocating for healthcare reforms
- Recognition of entrepreneurs working to connect patients with healthcare options
- Learning from Other Countries
- Discussing successful healthcare policies from around the world that Canada could adopt
- The need for political will to implement these changes
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Guest Information:
Colin Craig, President of SecondStreet.org
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