Whether or not these recommendations fall on deaf ears remains to be seen. For now, TD Bank hopes to add to the debate on health reform by encouraging these actions.

The report’s take-home-point is the importance of careful contemplation of both the objective of health care in Ontario and how to measure success. TD believes this should be maximizing average life expectancy (adjusted for the quality of health). This, TD argues, will broaden the focus of public policy. While some may disagree with the report’s recommendations, few can disagree with this overarching message.

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