Governance requirements remain for digital health tools built using AI
News source: Digital Health Canada (opens in a new tab)
Healthcare news · Across Canada
News for British Columbia’s health workforce
Short briefs on what is changing in healthcare in British Columbia and across Canada, collected from official bodies and news outlets, each linked to its original source.
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QuidelOrtho reports potential for biased results in Vitros A1c slides
Official source: Health Canada recalls and alerts (opens in a new tab)
RotaFlow console battery charging failure identified by manufacturer
Official source: Health Canada recalls and alerts (opens in a new tab)
Siemens releases software update for Magnetom MRI scanners
Official source: Health Canada recalls and alerts (opens in a new tab)
BioMérieux reports false negative risks for specific BIOFIRE BCID2 panel lot
Official source: Health Canada recalls and alerts (opens in a new tab)
Public funding for ovarian cancer drug Elahere moves closer to approval
News source: The Canadian Press (CityNews) (opens in a new tab)
Federal government introduces bill to restrict MAID for mental health conditions
News source: CityNews Winnipeg (opens in a new tab)
Federal government updates medical assistance in dying law for advance requests
Prince Edward Island launches provincial alcohol strategy to address health care impacts
News source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Fatality inquiry examines emergency department overcrowding and patient capacity issues in Edmonton
News source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Early influenza season hits Canada as vaccination campaigns commence for health workers
News source: Global News Health (opens in a new tab)
British Columbia reduces virtual care capacity and funding for long COVID patients
News source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Saskatchewan hospitals implement rapid HIV testing for mothers during labor
News source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Nursing employment increases in Canada despite ongoing vacancy and wage challenges
News source: Hospital News (opens in a new tab)
National initiative targets reduction of antipsychotic prescriptions in long-term care facilities
Official source: ISMP Canada (opens in a new tab)
Philips warns of potential system failures in Azurion 7 imaging units
Official source: Health Canada recalls and alerts (opens in a new tab)
Abbott recalls specific i-STAT cardiac troponin test cartridges over accuracy concerns
Official source: Health Canada recalls and alerts (opens in a new tab)
Ontario restricts out-of-country drug funding for cancer patients
News source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Ontario gambling addiction and related suicides triple following online casino expansion
News source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Health ministers meeting in Winnipeg focuses on workforce mobility and health data
News source: Hospital News (opens in a new tab)
Federal funding expands mental health and addiction services for Black Canadians
News source: Winnipeg Sun (opens in a new tab)
Ontario petition seeks public funding for long-term psychotherapy services
News source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Public health officials declare end to national two-year measles outbreak
News source: Global News Health (opens in a new tab)
Nurses union urges health ministers to establish national seniors care standards
Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)
Expanding emergency departments may increase patient boarding without improved hospital flow
News source: Healthy Debate (opens in a new tab)
Federal government extends health funding agreements for provinces by one year
Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)
Nurses union seeks national seniors care strategy from provincial health ministers
Official source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)