July 2, 2019 International Healthcare System Profiles Dr. Bob Bell

A Canterbury Tale: Integrated Care, the Kiwi Way

New Zealand’s Canterbury health system has been suggested as a model for Ontario Health Teams. However, on reflection Canterbury may more closely resemble a LHIN.

June 26, 2019 Dr. Bob Bell

A threat to the quality of cancer care in Ontario

June 21, 2019 Straight Talk Dr. Bob Bell

The End of Ontario’s Cancer Quality Partnership

The termination of the Quality Management Partnership at CCO shows that the government’s current priorities do not include improving the quality of cancer diagnosis and treatment.

June 17, 2019 Straight Talk Dr. Bob Bell

The Hoskins Report is Bold and Clever

In releasing its report last week, the Hoskins council took steps to ensure that adoption of pharmacare will be inevitable under a future Liberal majority or minority government.

June 6, 2019 Dr. Bob Bell

Corner store booze is bad for our health and our budget

June 5, 2019 International Healthcare System Profiles Dr. Bob Bell

Kaiser Permanente: A model of integrated care for Ontario Health Teams?

As the Warriors and Raptors battle for NBA supremacy, we take a closer look at Kaiser Permanente, official health care sponsor of the Warriors and purported gold standard for integrated care.

May 30, 2019 Dr. Bob Bell

Is Ontario open for health care business?

May 8, 2019 International Healthcare System Profiles Dr. Bob Bell

Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us: The NHS

The National Health Service is a source of pride for most Britons. The Commonwealth Fund tells us it is the best healthcare system in the world, superior to ours. Here’s a closer look.

May 6, 2019 Straight Talk Dr. Bob Bell

Health TAPESTRY: Strengthening the Fabric of Care

Ontario needs innovation in cost-effective care that improves patient outcomes and experience. Health TAPESTRY meets all of these requirements. If its evaluation remains positive, expect the program to scale across the province and nation.

April 26, 2019 Dr. Bob Bell

‘Open for Business’ without strong public health is risky business