Liberals push Medicare Protection Amendment Act in BC
The bill bans most direct patient billing for medically necessary care and targets the common practice of friends paying for services. It empowers enforcement with penalties up to 20 000 per violation, drawing fierce opposition from the BC Medical Association and the private Cambie Surgery Centre. The NDP faced criticism for inaction on health care gaps while private clinics warn of possible closures amid new rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
BCMA
NDP
BC Medical Association
Brian Day
Cambie
Canada Health Act
WCB
Liberals push two tier health care reform clash grows
Liberal critics attack a bill aiming to end two tier care, warning private clinics will siphon patients and lengthen waits. They cite a seven week wait for a breast cancer check and argue care must not be rationed by wealth while the government and doctors spar over funding and program reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chetwynd Echo
Chetwynd
Sterling Newspapers
Publications Mail
Government of Canada
Chetwynd & Area
National
Liberals
Gary Collins
Ottawa
B.C
Willcocks
Ultranet.ca
Hudson's Hope
Jackfish Lake
Moberly Lake
East Pine
Wendy Hooey
Denise Everett
Suzanne Carlson
North Access
Fay
Dhetecho
Uniserve.com