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.
Santis Webinar | Three Years of COVID-19: Finding Solutions to Help the Acute Care Sector Move Forward
Toronto, ON - February 7, 2023 - Watch Santis Health's webinar, sponsored by Medline Canada, to hear experts from the health sector sit down to discuss innovative strategies and tactics needed to help mitigate the challenges the acute care sector is facing.
Read MoreRapid Recap: Federal First Ministers Meeting on Health
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Provinces and Territories (PTs) have been seeking a meeting with the Prime Minister for months, calling for significant increases in annual funding contributed through the Canada Health Transfer. Today, the Premiers and Prime Minister finally met to discuss an offer tabled by the Government of Canada.
Read MoreRapid Recap: Ontario Government Unveils Health System Strategy
Thursday, February 2, 2023 - Ontario’s Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, Minister of Long-Term Care Paul Calandra and Minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop released Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care this morning. The document serves as Ontario’s new health system strategy, outlining the government’s vision and direction for the next several years.
Read MoreSantis welcomes health system expert Victoria Wiebe to its Strategy and Policy Team
Toronto, ON – January 31, 2023 — Santis Health is thrilled to announce the addition of Victoria Wiebe to its Strategy and Policy service area. In her role as Director, Victoria will leverage her extensive experience and passion for health system reform to guide clients through strategy development, policy analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Read MoreSantis Rapid Recap: Major Independent Health Facility Expansion Announced in Ontario
Monday, January 16, 2023 - Declaring “the status quo is not working”, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones announced sweeping changes to reduce wait times for surgeries and procedures in the province, with a significant expansion of the Independent Health Facility (IHF) model over the next two years.
Read MoreSantis Health expands its Western Canada practice with the addition of Daniel Fontaine and James Mitchell
Vancouver, BC – January 10, 2023 — After launching its Western Canada practice last fall, Santis Health is expanding its presence in the region with the addition of Daniel Fontaine as an Associate and James Mitchell as a Senior Consultant.
Read MoreSantis Memo: Ontario Provides New Guidance to Shape Ontario Health Team Development
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 -Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones led a webinar earlier today titled “Accelerating Ontario Health Team (OHT) Impact: Next Steps for OHTs” which included a number of key announcements related to the legal structure of OHTs and their priorities moving forward. The webinar was quickly followed by the release of a guidance document titled “Ontario Health Teams: The Path Forward”.
Read MoreSantis Memo: 2022 Annual Report from the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - Ontario’s Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk released her 2022 Annual Report today, covering 15 wide ranging topics, including COVID-19 contracts and procurement, and the COVID-19 vaccination program. Highlights from these audits are summarized below.
Read MoreNo New Health Spending in Economy-Focused Fall Economic Statement
Monday, November 14, 2022 - Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy delivered the province’s Fall Economic Statement this afternoon, with a focus on addressing the high cost of living.
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