BCHC in the media
The BC Health Coalition regularly contributes to discussion about public health care issues in the media. Check out our recent press releases below, along with news stories quoting the BCHC.
Mixed performance: B.C. leads and lags national averages in landmark health-care analysis
Landmark health care case spotlights problems of a profit-centered system
Medical Services Commission, Telus Health settle dispute over fees for care
TELUS Health reach agreement to comply with Medicare Protection Act
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses appeal over right to access private care
B.C.'s $1-billion boost for mental health and addictions misses the mark, say critics
BC government commits to big investments in Eby’s first budget
Budget includes $6.4B in new funding for health care and training in B.C.
More than $1B announced for mental health, addictions support in 2023
Critical step in defending public health care is tackling extra-billing
BC's upcoming illicit drug exemption is not decriminalization
B.C. health officials not contracting surgeries to private clinics like other provinces
B.C. unclear over how Canadian Blood Services private plasma deal will affect donations
B.C. health minister reignites calls for more federal funding on eve of national conference
Will Canadian Blood Services deal allow British Columbians to donate plasma for cash?
Victoria clinics charge subscription fee for access to a family doctor
Concerns being raised over Canadian Blood Services paid-plasma contracting
Private medical services getting B.C. government cash despite extra-billing allegations: Report
Concerns a 'vicious cycle' underway as private companies increasingly staffing B.C. hospitals
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds ruling in private health care case
B.C. spends at least $27M at private clinics to catch up on surgical backlog
Cambie Surgery Centre's appeal of 2020 court ruling prioritizes profits over progress