News Archive: February 2018

The BC Health Coalition regularly contributes to discussion about public health care issues in the media.

Check out our recent news releases below, along with current "health care in the news" stories. See our For the Media page for media contact information, a high resolution copy of our logo, and other useful information.

B.C. Health Coalition concerned over complaints of patients being billed for referrals

February 26, 2018

Christine Coulter/CBC (see article HERE) If you've ever needed a sick note from a clinic or an insurance form filled out from a medical clinic, there's a good chance that you've had to pay a fee for that. But have you ever been charged for a referral to a specialist?…Read More

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BC Budget invests in health care access, affordability for British Columbians

February 20, 2018

BC Budget invests in health care access, affordability for British Columbians BC Health Coalition welcomes support for seniors care, affordable drugs, mental health, primary care February 20, 2018 For immediate release Victoria – The BC Health Coalition is celebrating smart investments in public health care contained in today’s provincial budget that will make life more affordable for British Columbians and put quality care within reach for many more across the province.…Read More

B.C. Fair PharmaCare announcement: An important step towards fairness and affordability

February 9, 2018

For immediate release - February 9, 2018…Read More

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News Archive: February 2018

B.C. Health Coalition concerned over complaints of patients being billed for referrals

BC Budget invests in health care access, affordability for British Columbians

B.C. Fair PharmaCare announcement: An important step towards fairness and affordability

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