Jane Philpott

Dr. Jane Philpott and Dr. Tara Kiran discuss the importance of family medicine and the challenges in accessing primary care in Canada. They propose solutions like publicly-funded primary care teams and highlight the need for preventive healthcare, early cancer detection, and interdisciplinary care. Listeners are encouraged to advocate for better healthcare policies and take practical steps for healthcare improvement.

Former federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott, former Alberta health minister Fred Horne, and Rosalie Wyonch discuss the inadequacy of the $1.5 billion budget for the national pharmacare program in Canada. They analyze the challenges in achieving consensus among provinces, the disparity between costs and actual drug expenditures, and the importance of collaboration to enhance Canada's healthcare system. The discussion highlights the complexities of navigating a comprehensive pharmacare plan in Canada.