Tag Archives: private health insurance

Why private health insurance coverage in Canada needs a review
By John Have

What about all those individuals and families across Canada who want private health insurance coverage and can’t get it due to pre-existing conditions — or can’t afford it? This is a question our provincial and federal governments need to address.

Why private health insurance coverage in Canada needs a review
By John Have

Private healthcare costs in Canada have grown dramatically over the last 40 years. Adjusting for population growth and inflation, private healthcare costs have increased by over 220 percent on average since 1975 — or around $1,800 per person.

Why a new Health Accord needs to include better planning for health human resources Why a new Health Accord needs to include better planning for health human resources
By Ivy Lynn Bourgeault

There is growing talk of a new Health Accord between the federal government and the provinces and territories. This is such good news — great news, in fact.