The Canada Health Act Services Policy comes into effect today, rightly ensuring that medically necessary services are to be covered under provincial and territorial health insurance plans, whether provided by a physician or another regulated health professional such as a nurse practitioner. “Nurse practitioners are a growing workforce with the potential to ease the primary […]
Silas: Amidst nurse and physician shortages and long wait times, this is a win for everyone in Canada The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) applauds Minister of Health Mark Holland’s decision to ensure medically necessary services are included in provincial and territorial health plans, whether they’re provided by a physician or physician-equivalent. This means […]
