Lawsuits from minor motor vehicle accidents (MVA) have spawned a multimillion-dollar industry that has spiralled out of control, says Toronto orthopedic spine and trauma surgeon Dr. Michael Ford.
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Coalition Warns Health Minister: Privatization of Ontario’s Health Systems for Patient Records and Information Will Incite Massive Public Opposition
Toronto –This afternoon, the Wynne government has made public a formal invitation from the Health Minister to Ed Clark to “assess and validate the value these [health data, e-health records and related intellectual property and infrastructure] systems have created for Ontario and to recommend ways to take them to the next level”.
LETTER OF THE LAW: Is the goverment stealing from assault victims?
Currently in Ontario, if an injured person is receiving social assistance through Ontario Works, the person is only allowed to keep $25,000 of their total court awarded compensation for pain and suffering.
Toronto –This afternoon, the Wynne government has made public a formal invitation from the Health Minister to Ed Clark to “assess and validate the value these [health data, e-health records and related intellectual property and infrastructure] systems have created for Ontario and to recommend ways to take them to the next level”.
Denley: MRI woes in Ontario hospitals
The province says that 90 per cent of people requiring a “non-urgent” MRI should get the test within 28 days. This spring, the Champlain LHIN said that it took up to 132 days to achieve the 90 per cent service target. A temporary cash injection by the LHIN created a modest improvement over the summer, but people are still waiting far longer than they should.
http://ottawacitizen.com/opini
Ontario budget watchdog to get more access to government cabinet records
Ontario’s budget watchdog says the Liberal government has agreed to stop stonewalling his attempts to get information. The financial accountability officer had said the government was too often citing cabinet confidentiality as an excuse to not answer his questions.
Catherine Fife @CFifeKW 23h23 hours ago
Not only did the govt release unaudited public accounts, but sections are missing, including WSIB & OEFC #onpoli
What is usage-based auto insurance?
It’s important to note that the savings won’t start until your current insurance policy is up for renewal. Your insurance company can’t (or won’t) adjust the premium cost while an existing policy is in force. When it’s time to renew, shop around for auto insurance and ask for applicable discounts. This used to include having a good credit score, your past driving record, and your age and sex. Now, with usage-based auto insurance, it also includes how you drive on a day-to-day basis.
http://www.insurancehunter.ca/
Insurer forms partnerships to create mental health program
RBC Insurance announced yesterday an exclusive agreement with medical information services company Best Doctors Canada to offer RBC Insurance’s disability insurance clients with mental health support and advocacy.
Windsor lawyer sues Allstate Canada over floods
A lawyer whose house was damaged by the floods that hit Windsor, Tecumseh and Lakeshore last week is taking legal action against his insurer after saying that he feels let down by the company.
Report revealed major gaps in Ontario personal support worker registry
A registry designed to protect the growing number of patients relying on personal support workers was shut down in January after Health Minister Eric Hoskins received a report that exposed alarming shortfalls in its administration.