AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCancer Care Funding: With federal, provincial and territorial health ministers meeting in Winnipeg Oct. 15–16 to discuss the Canada Health Transfer, the Canadian Cancer Society is calling for a dedicated 1% increase—about $575 million a year—for cancer care. It says cases could rise 40% by 2040. A More Accessible Workforce: A CMAJ study estimates 5% of practising physicians have a disability always or often, and another 12% sometimes. Researchers say accessible workplaces and better support are needed to retain skilled clinicians. Children’s Digital Health: A CMAJ analysis supports the proposed Safe Social Media Act, which would set rules for social platforms, AI chatbots and other online services, and establish a digital safety regulator. Vaccine Review: Health Canada is reviewing a new mRNA flu vaccine that could help prevent hospitalizations. Mental Health Policy: Canada has halted plans to expand medical assistance in dying to people whose sole condition is mental illness.
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