What does entrepreneurship contribute to health care? Despite the example of Europe, where companies have long had a large role to play within universal systems, simply posing this question in Canada can elicit strong reactions. And even when European successes are mentioned, other reasons are always suggested to explain their better results.

Despite the advent of modern technologies, the use of telemedicine remains limited.

Despite the advent of modern technologies, the use of telemedicine remains limited.

September 20, 2019 | 11 min. 32 sec. | Deux hommes en ondes (FM93) Interview (in French) with Patrick Déry, Senior Associate […]

September 19, 2019 | 9 min. | Politiquement incorrect (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Patrick Déry, Senior Associate Analyst at the […]

The technologies behind telemedicine are available, and more Canadians could receive remote care, at home or at work, thereby saving themselves trips and avoiding long waits. Unfortunately, our governments are slow to remove obstacles that prevent patients from benefiting from virtual consultations, and doctors from providing this care.

August 21, 2019 | 12 min. | Dutrizac (QUB Radio) Interview (in French) with Patrick Déry, Senior Associate Analyst at the MEI, […]

August 21, 2019 | 11 min. 28 sec. | Le retour d’Éric Duhaime (FM93) Interview (in French) with Patrick Déry, Senior Associate […]

Waiting times in Quebec emergency rooms continue to increase.

Earlier this year, the media reported that the situation in Quebec emergency rooms had improved in 2018-2019. Yet when we take a closer look at the Department of Health and Social Services data, we see that the opposite has happened, despite a reduction in the number of patient visits.