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.

Rapid Recap: B.C. Announces 10-year Cancer Action Plan and $440M in new funding

Friday, February 24, 2023 - B.C. Premier David Eby and Minister of Health Adrian Dix today released a 10-year Cancer Action Plan and $440 million in new funding to improve access to care over the next three years.

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Santis Webinar | Why Change is the New Constant in B.C.'s Health Care System

Toronto, ON - February 21, 2023 -  Watch Santis Health's webinar to hear from our panel of experts as they offer their unique perspectives on the challenges ahead, what options are available to government, health authorities and health professional representatives, and how to balance competing interests in British Columbia and across the country.

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Rapid Recap: Ontario Introduces New Community Surgical and Diagnostic Centre Legislation

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - Ontario’s Minister of Health Sylvia Jones introduced the Your Health Act, 2023 to the legislature this afternoon. The legislation creates the framework to apply for and operate new Community Surgical and Diagnostic Centres (CSDCs) as well as codifying new “As of Right” rules and expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice.

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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.

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Rapid 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.

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Rapid 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.

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Santis 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.

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Santis 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.

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Santis 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.

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