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Le contrôle des prix des médicaments et l’innovation pharmaceutique
The federal drug price control policy and its effects.
5-minute read
Les effets pervers du contrôle des prix des médicaments
The federal drug price control policy and its effects.
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Turning to the private sector in health care: The Swedish example
Despite broad fears that turning more to the private sector would lead to a two-tier system, notions of profit and competition are not incompatible with the idea of health care for everyone. Sweden’s recent experience shows us that it is possible to increase the efficiency of the system by means of market mechanisms while maintaining universal care.
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Le recours au privé en santé: l’exemple suédois
Publication of an Economic Note on Sweden’s health care reform.
5-minute read
OPED: The perils of medicare monopoly – Insurance legislation has failed to modernize and adapt to consumer attitudes and health needs
Why are Canadians denied the freedom to purchase private health services and health insurance?
3-minute read
Les nouveaux médicaments (2)
New drugs help reduce health care costs.
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Les nouveaux médicaments (1)
New drugs help reduce health care costs.
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Health Care Reforms: Just How Far Can We Go?
A debate has raged for several years in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada on ways to remedy the shortcomings of the public health care system. However, this debate has been confused by uncertainty with respect to the Quebec and Canadian legal context. The legislative framework under which the public health care system has operated for the last twenty years is indeed not only complex, but prone to various interpretations. Just what is allowed under the current laws? Which laws could a reform-minded provincial government modify in order to successfully carry out its reforms? How much room do the provinces that would like to reform the system have under current federal legislation?
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Le vieillissement et le coût de la santé
The impact of an aging population on health care services.
4-minute read
Le Canada fait cavalier seul en santé
Health care reform in Canada.