Dr. Brian Day

Dr. Brian Day, an orthopedic surgeon and healthcare reform advocate, delves into Alberta's upcoming private-public health care reforms. He argues that the current single-payer system leads to detrimental rationing and worsened health outcomes. Day advocates for a dual practice model, which allows doctors to work in both public and private sectors, enhancing access to care. He highlights international models and emphasizes that competition can drive better health outcomes while increasing physician supply. Day believes timely treatment not only saves lives but also money.

Dr. Brian Day, an orthopedic surgeon and author, and Dr. Mohammad Zarrabian, a double fellowship-trained spine surgeon, delve into the challenges of Canadian healthcare. They discuss surgery wait times and the rising demand for private care options. Day highlights systemic failures and legal constraints, while Zarrabian shares insights on the benefits of outpatient spine surgery. The duo examines international models, transparency issues in wait-time data, and recommends blended models to improve patient care and reduce bureaucratic resistance.