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Our health is not your profit

WEBThe privatization of health care services in BC has expanded over the last six years. Take action today to support the BC government cracking down on for-profit …

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BC can be a leader in reinvesting into its public health care system

WEBRather, B.C. can be a leader in reinvesting into its public health care system by curbing unlawful billing, bringing for-profit clinics into the public system, bringing workers back …

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Health Coalition calls on Canadian Medical Association to follow …

WEB[(Vancouver] November 23, 2023 - Today, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is hosting a town hall at the Vancouver Convention Centre to discuss public-private health …

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Canada's Health Coalitions Call For New Health Accord

WEBCanada's Health Coalitions Call For New Health Accord. Monday, July 11th, 2022. For Immediate Release. VICTORIA (the traditional and unceded territories of the …

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Primary Health Care Reform

WEBA growing body of evidence shows that recent immigrants and newcomers to Canada face barriers to accessing health care. These barriers -- including lack of language and …

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Supreme Court of Canada dismissal is a win for public health in BC …

WEBAccess to quality health care is a fundamental right that should not be determined by one's ability to pay. And yet, 14 years ago, the CEO of a BC-based for-profit clinic launched a …

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Essentials for BC’s new standardized funding model for long-term …

WEBDid you know that the BC Government is developing a new standardized funding model for long-term care? According to documents released to the Vancouver …

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Anti-privatization

WEBAnti-privatization. We believe health care should be there for everyone regardless of our capacity to pay. Our shared public health system is the most effective …

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Seniors' Care Issues

WEBOlder adults nearly unanimously wish to live independently at home as long as possible. Yet access to publicly funded home support has consistently declined in BC since 2001. [2] …

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National standards for long-term care

WEBNational standards for long-term care. The BCHC proposes that standards must be enforceable and legislated while meeting the following standards: All homes must …

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BC Health Coalition Listening Campaign Kick-off

WEBGeneral Meeting: Listening Campaign Kick-off. Posted by Audrey Guay on February 07, 2024. On February 7th, BC Health Coalition members gathered virtually to launch our …

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BC Seniors need better extended health benefits

WEBThis costs taxpayers about $59,900 per year, when two hours of daily home support costs less than half on average, saving the taxpayer $31,700 per year. As a stop …

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Report back: Sticking Up for Public Health Care Townhall

WEBThat’s why the BC Health Coalition held the Sticking Up For Public Health Care To wnhall. On November 20, we gathered with health care workers, patients, …

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Long-term care residents and their families are getting more say in

WEBLong-term care residents and their families are getting more say in their care and the care of their loved ones.In November of last year, the BC government took the …

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BC 2023 Budget continues crucial investment in public health care

WEBVancouver, February 28, 2023 - The BC Health Coalition is encouraged to see the government’s increased health care investments in the 2023 provincial budget. Without …

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5 question we are asking after Medical Services Commission and …

WEBIn April, the Medical Services Commission (MSC) reached an agreement with Telus over its LifePlus plan. The commission initially issued an injunction against the …

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