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What are the limitations of publicly funded coverage for prescription drugs in Ontario?
What are the limitations of publicly funded coverage for prescription drugs in Ontario?
Some Ontarians are not covered for prescription drugs and they have no private insurance.
How do interprovincial variations in prescription drug programs affect access to medication?
How do interprovincial variations in prescription drug programs affect access to medication?
They result in differential access to drugs depending on where people live.
What is the impact of public financing on access to healthcare services?
What is the impact of public financing on access to healthcare services?
There is differential access to healthcare services depending on where one resides.
How has the delivery of healthcare evolved beyond publicly funded hospital and physician services?
How has the delivery of healthcare evolved beyond publicly funded hospital and physician services?
What has resulted in some Canadians being left more exposed to risks and burdens than others?
What has resulted in some Canadians being left more exposed to risks and burdens than others?
What did the federal Canada Health Act require provinces and territories to abolish?
What did the federal Canada Health Act require provinces and territories to abolish?
What change did the federal Canada Health Act bring about for doctors?
What change did the federal Canada Health Act bring about for doctors?
What is the impact of the acceptance of privately funded health care in Canada?
What is the impact of the acceptance of privately funded health care in Canada?
What are some arguments in favor of allowing privately funded health care in Canada?
What are some arguments in favor of allowing privately funded health care in Canada?
What are some concerns raised about allowing privately funded health care in Canada?
What are some concerns raised about allowing privately funded health care in Canada?
What must the payment for services rate be when out of Canada?
What must the payment for services rate be when out of Canada?
What are some of the barriers to health care in Ontario?
What are some of the barriers to health care in Ontario?
What are two examples of differences in how each province/territory defines medically necessary services?
What are two examples of differences in how each province/territory defines medically necessary services?
What are the two particular issues under reproductive health mentioned in the text?
What are the two particular issues under reproductive health mentioned in the text?
Is abortion equally accessible in all provinces/territories and rural regions?
Is abortion equally accessible in all provinces/territories and rural regions?
What is the role of law in the rise and fall of Canadian Medicare?
What is the role of law in the rise and fall of Canadian Medicare?
What frustrations with its autism program are causing some parents to leave Ontario?
What frustrations with its autism program are causing some parents to leave Ontario?
What is the focus of the article 'Medical Necessity and the Public Funding of In Vitro Fertilization in Ontario'?
What is the focus of the article 'Medical Necessity and the Public Funding of In Vitro Fertilization in Ontario'?
According to the Canadian Journal of Political Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada, who decides what is medically necessary?
According to the Canadian Journal of Political Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada, who decides what is medically necessary?
What is the coverage of fertility treatment offered by Canada's provinces and territories?
What is the coverage of fertility treatment offered by Canada's provinces and territories?
What is the focus of the article 'Medical Necessity and the Public Funding of In Vitro Fertilization in Ontario'?
What is the focus of the article 'Medical Necessity and the Public Funding of In Vitro Fertilization in Ontario'?
What fertility treatment coverage is offered by Canada's provinces and territories?
What fertility treatment coverage is offered by Canada's provinces and territories?
What are some concerns raised about the publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments?
What are some concerns raised about the publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments?
How has the publicly funded health care coverage impacted access to infertility treatments?
How has the publicly funded health care coverage impacted access to infertility treatments?
What change did the federal Canada Health Act bring about for fertility treatments?
What change did the federal Canada Health Act bring about for fertility treatments?
What is the impact of public financing on access to infertility treatments?
What is the impact of public financing on access to infertility treatments?
What must the publicly funded health care plan provide for in terms of compensation for insured health services rendered by medical practitioners or dentists?
What must the publicly funded health care plan provide for in terms of compensation for insured health services rendered by medical practitioners or dentists?
What is a significant barrier to access to health care in Ontario as mentioned in the text?
What is a significant barrier to access to health care in Ontario as mentioned in the text?
Why is abortion not equally accessible in all provinces/territories, as stated in the text?
Why is abortion not equally accessible in all provinces/territories, as stated in the text?
In what way does the publicly funded health care system impact access to fertility treatment in Canada?
In what way does the publicly funded health care system impact access to fertility treatment in Canada?
What is a common misconception about the publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments in Canada?
What is a common misconception about the publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments in Canada?
What has resulted in some Canadians being left more exposed to risks and burdens than others as mentioned in the text?
What has resulted in some Canadians being left more exposed to risks and burdens than others as mentioned in the text?
What is the main concern raised in the text about publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments?
What is the main concern raised in the text about publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments?
What issue is highlighted regarding the accessibility of fertility treatments in Canada?
What issue is highlighted regarding the accessibility of fertility treatments in Canada?
What is one of the specific issues mentioned in the text about the coverage of fertility treatments?
What is one of the specific issues mentioned in the text about the coverage of fertility treatments?
What barrier to accessibility for infertility treatments is discussed in the text?
What barrier to accessibility for infertility treatments is discussed in the text?
What is a notable concern raised in the text about publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments?
What is a notable concern raised in the text about publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments?
What aspect of publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments is emphasized in the text?
What aspect of publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments is emphasized in the text?
What is the focus of the text 'Medical Necessity and the Public Funding of In Vitro Fertilization in Ontario'?
What is the focus of the text 'Medical Necessity and the Public Funding of In Vitro Fertilization in Ontario'?
What is a concern raised about allowing privately funded health care in Canada according to the text?
What is a concern raised about allowing privately funded health care in Canada according to the text?
How has the delivery of infertility treatments evolved beyond publicly funded hospital and physician services?
How has the delivery of infertility treatments evolved beyond publicly funded hospital and physician services?
What is the impact of the acceptance of privately funded health care in Canada according to the text?
What is the impact of the acceptance of privately funded health care in Canada according to the text?
What is the coverage of fertility treatment offered by Canada's provinces and territories?
What is the coverage of fertility treatment offered by Canada's provinces and territories?
What are some concerns about publicly funded hospital PRs sitting idle while private clinics expand?
What are some concerns about publicly funded hospital PRs sitting idle while private clinics expand?
What is the coverage of infertility treatments (IVF and IUI) by the provinces/territories of Canada?
What is the coverage of infertility treatments (IVF and IUI) by the provinces/territories of Canada?
Why do some employers add infertility treatments to their benefit packages?
Why do some employers add infertility treatments to their benefit packages?
What is the general stance of provinces/territories regarding the coverage of infertility treatments?
What is the general stance of provinces/territories regarding the coverage of infertility treatments?
What is the primary reason behind the inequity of treatment options for infertility between provinces/territories?
What is the primary reason behind the inequity of treatment options for infertility between provinces/territories?
What is the public financing situation for infertility treatments in some provinces/territories?
What is the public financing situation for infertility treatments in some provinces/territories?
What is the general perspective on who should decide what is best for each province/territory regarding infertility treatments?
What is the general perspective on who should decide what is best for each province/territory regarding infertility treatments?
What determines who is publicly insured and who is not in Canada's healthcare system?
What determines who is publicly insured and who is not in Canada's healthcare system?
In Canada, are physicians typically government employees or hospital employees?
In Canada, are physicians typically government employees or hospital employees?
What role has significantly shaped Canada's system of healthcare and the universal single payer scheme?
What role has significantly shaped Canada's system of healthcare and the universal single payer scheme?
Where do residents of Canada receive insurance for hospital and physician services?
Where do residents of Canada receive insurance for hospital and physician services?
What happens if the provincial/territorial health insurance plans meet the criteria laid out in the Canada Health Act?
What happens if the provincial/territorial health insurance plans meet the criteria laid out in the Canada Health Act?
Who provides the majority of healthcare services in Canada?
Who provides the majority of healthcare services in Canada?
What federal legislation replaced the Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act of 1957 in Canada?
What federal legislation replaced the Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act of 1957 in Canada?
What was the primary focus of the article 'The Challenge of Defining Medical Coverage in Canada'?
What was the primary focus of the article 'The Challenge of Defining Medical Coverage in Canada'?
What is the main provision of the Canada Health Act that consolidated and replaced the Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act, 1957?
What is the main provision of the Canada Health Act that consolidated and replaced the Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act, 1957?
What was the main issue addressed in the article 'The Challenge of Defining Medical Coverage in Canada'?
What was the main issue addressed in the article 'The Challenge of Defining Medical Coverage in Canada'?
What did the federal Canada Health Act require provinces and territories to abolish?
What did the federal Canada Health Act require provinces and territories to abolish?
What is emphasized as the primary concern about publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments?
What is emphasized as the primary concern about publicly funded health care coverage for infertility treatments?
What is the purpose of the Canada Health Act (CHA) as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Canada Health Act (CHA) as mentioned in the text?
What impact did the Canada Health Act (CHA) have on the provincial/territorial insurance plans?
What impact did the Canada Health Act (CHA) have on the provincial/territorial insurance plans?
How has the Canada Health Act (CHA) impacted the delivery of healthcare services in Canada?
How has the Canada Health Act (CHA) impacted the delivery of healthcare services in Canada?
What does the Canada Health Act (CHA) require provinces and territories to do?
What does the Canada Health Act (CHA) require provinces and territories to do?
What role has the Charter played in expanding health services available to individuals as mentioned in the text?
What role has the Charter played in expanding health services available to individuals as mentioned in the text?
How has legislation such as the Local Health System Integration Act, 2006, contributed to healthcare in Ontario?
How has legislation such as the Local Health System Integration Act, 2006, contributed to healthcare in Ontario?
What is the role of the provincial minister of health in relation to the funding of physician and hospital services?
What is the role of the provincial minister of health in relation to the funding of physician and hospital services?
What impact does extra-billing by medical practitioners have on federal cash contributions under the Canada Health Act?
What impact does extra-billing by medical practitioners have on federal cash contributions under the Canada Health Act?
According to the Canada Health Act, are user fees or extra-billing permitted by medical practitioners or dentists?
According to the Canada Health Act, are user fees or extra-billing permitted by medical practitioners or dentists?
What is the extent of public funding for prescription drugs taken outside of hospitals in Canada?
What is the extent of public funding for prescription drugs taken outside of hospitals in Canada?
What is the impact of public financing on access to infertility treatments?
What is the impact of public financing on access to infertility treatments?
What condition must be met for a province/territory to qualify for a full cash contribution under the Canada Health Act?
What condition must be met for a province/territory to qualify for a full cash contribution under the Canada Health Act?
What is the penalty for a province or territory breaching one of the criteria reviewed under s.7 of the Canada Health Act?
What is the penalty for a province or territory breaching one of the criteria reviewed under s.7 of the Canada Health Act?
What has never been exercised despite some breaches of the Canada Health Act?
What has never been exercised despite some breaches of the Canada Health Act?
What is the contrast between the Canada Health Act (CHA) and the provincial frameworks for administering their healthcare plans?
What is the contrast between the Canada Health Act (CHA) and the provincial frameworks for administering their healthcare plans?
What was the policy remedy implemented to address the charging of 'facility fees' for abortion services provided by private clinics in Atlantic provinces?
What was the policy remedy implemented to address the charging of 'facility fees' for abortion services provided by private clinics in Atlantic provinces?
Which example represents a violation of the Canada Health Act (CHA)?
Which example represents a violation of the Canada Health Act (CHA)?
What has never been exercised despite some provinces breaching the Canada Health Act (CHA)?
What has never been exercised despite some provinces breaching the Canada Health Act (CHA)?
What is the term for which board members are appointed in the Ontario LHIN system?
What is the term for which board members are appointed in the Ontario LHIN system?
What is a requirement under section 15 of the Ontario LHIN system?
What is a requirement under section 15 of the Ontario LHIN system?
What is included in the accountability agreement between the Minister and each LHIN in the Ontario LHIN system?
What is included in the accountability agreement between the Minister and each LHIN in the Ontario LHIN system?
What recent amendment to legislation has made changes to the LHIN's system in Ontario?
What recent amendment to legislation has made changes to the LHIN's system in Ontario?
What information is each LHIN required to provide to the Ontario Health Quality Council according to the Ontario LHIN system?
What information is each LHIN required to provide to the Ontario Health Quality Council according to the Ontario LHIN system?
What is required to be developed by the Minister according to section 14 of the Ontario LHIN system?
What is required to be developed by the Minister according to section 14 of the Ontario LHIN system?
What is the main focus of the Canada Health Act?
What is the main focus of the Canada Health Act?
What is the role of Local Health Integration Networks in Ontario?
What is the role of Local Health Integration Networks in Ontario?
What is the impact of the distribution of total health expenditure across different provinces in Canada?
What is the impact of the distribution of total health expenditure across different provinces in Canada?
What are the primary factors that contribute to the variances in total health expenditure per person across Canadian provinces?
What are the primary factors that contribute to the variances in total health expenditure per person across Canadian provinces?
What is the significance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the context of healthcare delivery?
What is the significance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the context of healthcare delivery?
What is the current status of the use of privately funded clinics in Ontario?
What is the current status of the use of privately funded clinics in Ontario?
How do provinces in Canada manage physician compensation?
How do provinces in Canada manage physician compensation?
What is the primary purpose of the negotiations between provincial governments and medical associations in Canada?
What is the primary purpose of the negotiations between provincial governments and medical associations in Canada?
What is the role of administrative tribunals in healthcare delivery?
What is the role of administrative tribunals in healthcare delivery?
What is the impact of the negotiations on healthcare coverage and accessibility in Canada?
What is the impact of the negotiations on healthcare coverage and accessibility in Canada?
What is the primary function of the Local Health Integration Networks in Ontario?
What is the primary function of the Local Health Integration Networks in Ontario?
How do provincial medical associations contribute to the evolution of healthcare services in Canada?
How do provincial medical associations contribute to the evolution of healthcare services in Canada?
What is the main function of the OQHC?
What is the main function of the OQHC?
What did the Ontario legislation end for physicians?
What did the Ontario legislation end for physicians?
What does the Act intend to improve in Ontario's healthcare system?
What does the Act intend to improve in Ontario's healthcare system?
What is the impact of fee-for-service compensation for physicians?
What is the impact of fee-for-service compensation for physicians?
What is the typical shift in access to healthcare in relation to third-party insurance?
What is the typical shift in access to healthcare in relation to third-party insurance?
How has the Act impacted the charging of patients by physicians?
How has the Act impacted the charging of patients by physicians?
What is the new business name under which LHINs are now operating?
What is the new business name under which LHINs are now operating?
How many members make up the board of directors of a LHIN?
How many members make up the board of directors of a LHIN?
What are the objects of a local health integration network as mentioned in the text?
What are the objects of a local health integration network as mentioned in the text?
What powers does a LHIN have by section 6?
What powers does a LHIN have by section 6?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an exclusion from health services providers?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an exclusion from health services providers?
What will five CEOs remain on to oversee while the LHINs are being eliminated?
What will five CEOs remain on to oversee while the LHINs are being eliminated?
