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What is the percentage of private funding in Canada's healthcare system?
What is the percentage of private funding in Canada's healthcare system?
- 6.2%
- 28%
- 14.3%
- 11.4% (correct)
Which government entity covers services for certain groups in Canada's healthcare system?
Which government entity covers services for certain groups in Canada's healthcare system?
- Canada Health Transfer (CHT)
- Federal Government (correct)
- Provincial Government
- Private Insurance
What are the sources of funding for the provincial government in Canada's healthcare system?
What are the sources of funding for the provincial government in Canada's healthcare system?
- Private Insurance, Out-of-Pocket
- Healthcare Premiums, copayment, payroll taxes (correct)
- Sales taxes
- Canada Health Transfer (CHT)
Which services are covered by the private fund during the wait period in Canada's healthcare system?
Which services are covered by the private fund during the wait period in Canada's healthcare system?
What type of services are offered by allied health professionals in Canada's healthcare system?
What type of services are offered by allied health professionals in Canada's healthcare system?
Flashcards
Private Funding Percentage
Private Funding Percentage
In Canada, approximately 11.4% of healthcare is funded through private sources.
Federal Government's Role
Federal Government's Role
The Federal Government provides healthcare coverage for specific populations such as Indigenous people, military personnel, and inmates.
Provincial Funding Sources
Provincial Funding Sources
Provincial governments are funded through a mix of healthcare premiums, co-payments, and payroll taxes.
Private Coverage During Wait
Private Coverage During Wait
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Allied Health Services
Allied Health Services
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Study Notes
Funding in Canada's Healthcare System
- Approximately 30% of funding in Canada's healthcare system comes from private sources, while the remaining 70% comes from public funding.
Government Entity and Funding Sources
- The federal government covers services for certain groups, such as veterans, First Nations, and Inuit people, as well as members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
- Provincial governments receive funding from various sources, including:
- Provincial and territorial taxes
- Federal transfer payments
- User fees and premiums
Private Funding During Wait Period
- During wait periods, private funds often cover services such as:
- Elective surgical procedures
- Diagnostic tests
- Specialist consultations
Allied Health Professionals
- Allied health professionals in Canada's healthcare system offer services including:
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech-language pathology
- Dietetics
- Respiratory therapy
- Social work
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