After many years of success, EvidenceNetwork.ca is no longer in operation. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the organization over the past decade including our dedicated researchers, newspaper editors, readers and funders. However, now it is time to move onto new ways of looking at knowledge mobilization and policy. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shannon Sampert at s.sampert@uwinnipeg.ca.
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British Columbia’s failed healthcare experiment

By Ruth Lavergne and Kimberlyn McGrail Comments Off on British Columbia’s failed healthcare experiment , , , , , , ,

Our first point of contact with the health system — often referred to as ‘primary care’ — should result in prompt and efficient care for our general health concerns, and coordinate our journey through the system when we need more specialized care.

BC fails to improve primary healthcare after more than a billion dollar investment

By Ruth Lavergne and Kimberlyn McGrail Comments Off on BC fails to improve primary healthcare after more than a billion dollar investment , , , , , , , ,

Since 2006, British Columbia has spent more than a billion dollars to improve primary health care. So have BC patients benefited from such a massive investment? Sadly, it appears not.