Healthcare Unveiled: Navigating Challenges and Solutions in Canada and Beyond

Season 2 ¡ Episode 5

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Join us on this episode of the Cambrian Explosion Podcast as we delve into the complexities of healthcare in 2024, exploring the Canadian system’s blessings and challenges. From personal stories to system flaws, we unravel the impact on individuals, addressing wait times, the role of immigrants in healthcare, and the recent NDP dental plan. Buckle up for an explosive discussion on the cost of care and potential solutions.

Key discussion points on Canadian Healthcare

  • How does the Canadian healthcare system impact individuals, considering both blessings and challenges?
  • What are the systemic flaws and challenges faced by individuals within the Canadian healthcare system?
  • How does the wait time factor affect the overall healthcare experience, especially in emergency situations?
  • What role do immigrants play in addressing healthcare challenges, and how can their contributions be optimized?
  • How does the recent NDP dental plan address the cost of healthcare, and what potential impacts might it have on individuals’ access to dental care?

Show notes on Healthcare in Canada

⁠https://globalnews.ca/news/10203466/ontario-woman-found-dead-police-dont-respond-911-call/⁠

⁠https://www.forbes.com/sites/sachinjain/2023/12/14/2024-healthcare-insiders-predict-the-future/?sh=7b50e0d16884⁠

⁠https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cihi-report-2013-health-care-crisis-1.6924866#:~:text=As%20hospitals%20struggle%20to%20catch,of%20pandemic%20pressure%20and%20burnout⁠.

⁠https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/01/politics/insulin-price-cap/index.html#:~:text=Insulin%20manufacturers%20are%20making%20their%20products%20available%20to%20more%20people%20for%20%2435.&text=More%20Americans%20with%20diabetes%20will,their%20insulin%20costs%20in%202024⁠.

⁠https://www.goodrx.com/healthcare-access/research/how-much-does-insulin-cost-compare-brands⁠

⁠https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/library/behind-the-numbers.html⁠

⁠https://globalnews.ca/news/10161509/federal-dental-care-plan/⁠

⁠https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/heath-minister-emergency-stockpile-1.5530081⁠

⁠https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canada-dental-care-plan-benefit-1.7055975â