The Santis team shares its insights on the key sectors and factors driving decisions and change in the health care and life sciences sector across Canada.
First 24 Ontario Health Teams Announced
Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott has announced the first set of 24 successful Ontario Health Teams (OHTs).
Read MoreA Snapshot of the Auditor General’s 2019 Annual Report
On Wednesday, December 4, the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario released its 2019 Annual Report. This year’s report includes four volumes focused on (1) 13 value-for-money audits, (2) reports on the environment, (3) reports on correctional services and court operations and (4) follow-up work on previously issued recommendations by the Office.
Read MoreTrudeau Unveils His New Cabinet
Justin Trudeau unveiled a new larger Liberal cabinet. Elected as a minority government on October 21, 2019 the Prime Minister had difficult choices to make to balance regional representation, skill sets, and gender parity.
Read MoreNext steps for Digital Health and Ontario Health
The Minister of Health has outlined the Ontario Government’s strategy to modernize the health care system, improve patient access to digital and virtual options and bring the patient experience into the 21st century.
Read MoreOntario's Fall Economic Statement: A Plan to Build Ontario Together
At 3:30 p.m. on November 6, 2019, Ontario's Minister of Finance, The Honourable Rod Phillips, introduced the 2019 Fall Economic Statement. There is a clear change in tone from the government compared to 2018 and this year’s Statement underlines that tone change.
Read MoreGoodbye majority, hello minority: What the federal election means for health care
The Liberals have lost their majority and will now require the support of either the NDP, the Bloc Québécois, or the Conservative Party to pass legislation in the House of Commons. Despite winning the popular vote, the Conservative Party could not muster enough support to top the Liberals in number of seats won.
Read MoreSANTIS ANNOUNCEMENT: Santis expands its digital health expertise
Santis Health is expanding its digital health expertise as Ben King joins the Toronto office as an Associate. With over a decade of experience, Ben has extensive digital health knowledge that will enable Santis to better meet the needs of its clients who are increasingly looking to evolve their digital health portfolios.
Read MoreOntario’s Appropriateness Working Group Submits First Phase Recommendations
On Thursday, August 22, 2019, the first phase recommendations of Ontario’s Appropriateness Working Group were announced and included 11 recommendations, making changes to OHIP-insured services, tests, and procedures for patients in Ontario. Phase two is ongoing and an announcement on those recommendations are expected in the Spring. These recommendations have already been accepted by the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA).
Read MoreHealth Canada Announces Long-Awaited PMPRB Reforms
Health Canada recently announced final regulations to reduce the price of patented drugs in Canada. The new regulations represent the most significant changes to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) since its creation in 1987.
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