Healthcare Transformation Posts

CARP Calls on Ontario to Implement Wettlaufer Inquiry Recommendations

July 31, 2019

WOODSTOCK, Ontario, July 31, 2019  -- CARP welcomes the recommendations included in The Long-Term Care Homes Public ...

CARP Connects Fall 2018: The Health-Care Issue

August 17, 2018

August 2018   In the newest edition of CARP Connects, we take a deep dive into health-care. From adult ...

Prohibiting assisted dying does more harm than good

July 4, 2018

WANDA MORRIS | POSTMEDIA | 07.03.2018   As a society, our views and opinions change over time, but sometimes ...

When it comes to medication, less is more

June 29, 2018

WANDA MORRIS | POSTMEDIA | 06.28.2018   Unless we’ve been incredibly healthy, we’re all familiar with ...

Should you still be taking a PPI?

June 19, 2018

June 19, 2018 - Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are sometimes prescribed to treat heartburn and acid refux. But what you ...

Older Ontarians Refuse to Choose Between Dental and Pharmacare

May 29, 2018

May 29, 2018 - TORONTO, ON: Ontarians believe that dental coverage is as important as pharma coverage. In a recent ...

Almost half of Ontarians believe next generation’s health care will be worse

May 25, 2018

May 25, TORONTO – According to a new poll conducted by CARP and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), only 9 per ...

Health Canada Consultation

April 3, 2018

Health Canada is looking for your participation in their consultation on priority review pathways and health care ...

CARP Welcomes Seniors’ Friendly Budget

March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018 - “CARP is pleased that today’s budget shows a needed focus on Ontario seniors.  The ...

Ontario Expands OHIP+, Now Includes 65+

March 28, 2018

More than 4,400 prescription drugs will be made available free of charge for everyone 65 and older with the expansion ...