Common structural elements among the provincial and territorial governments.
This person is an elected Member of Parliament appointed by the Premier. Responsible for the care system in the province or Territory
Minister of Health
What is the organization that delivers healthcare in Ontario?
Ontario Health
what is given to an insured person by the government (used as identification)?
Health card
In 2016 how much money was spent on drugs?
$8.8 billion
Name the three ways health care is paid for.
Premium, payroll and alternative
This type of care involves experimental procedures
Quaternary Care
What is a super agency in healthcare?
All agencies merged together
To apply for coverage what are two things you need?
proof of citizenship, proof of residency, personal identification
Name a publicly funded prescription drug program
Pharma care
What does supplementary benefits pay for?
A. Medical supplies
B. Prescription Drugs
C. Hearing Aids
All of the above
Definition of a term: all eligible citizens of a particular country have insured health coverage, which can be done through a variety of health care plans provided by provinces and territories
Universal Health Care
What does RHA stand for?
Regional Health Authorities
What percent of Canadians carry private health insurance?
60%
In 2016, what was the majority of the money spent on medicine?
Cancer treatments and antiviral medications
Who provides funds to RHAs?
Provincial and territorial government
Name two health care services that were discussed not addressed by the CHA
Home care, long-term care, coverage of diagnostic services
Which province or territory has no RHAs?
Yukon
Name 3 types of healthcare services.
private health care, hospital services, ambulance services, medical services, extended health care services, assistive devices and products, insured health care workers other than physicians.
What do public and private health insurances require?
a form of plan, copayments or deductible
In what case are premiums not tax deductible?
Paying premium under the public plan
In accordance with the CHA to receive federal funding, provinces and territories must operate a health insurance plan that provides.... (2 Things)
hospital care and medically necessary treatment
Which province has a community health council (CHC)?
British Columbia
What plays a significant role in offsetting costs of services, that aren't covered by provincial or territorial governments?
third party insurance
Describe a limited use list.
each formulary includes a LU list for medications that maybe too expensive for general coverage
A community hospital decides to build a new wing. Part of it is funded by government grants and the rest is covered by...
Volunteer groups and municipal governments