The Canadian Federal Government is launching a CDN$13bn oral health initiative to provide dental insurance to approximately 9m uninsured Canadian residents. The plan is due to begin by the end of this fiscal year and will initially cover children aged under 18, the disabled and senior citizens. However, some critics say the program may not be all-inclusive and could face hurdles such as treatment limitations and dentist availability.
$14M more for EMR implementation in Victoria and more briefs
Victoria’s government is investing A$21.4 million to replace paper-based medical records with electronic systems in four health services, including The Royal Eye and Ear Hospital
