“The Canada Health Act of 1984 set out to eliminate extra user fees. The issue was ensuring universal access to “medically necessary treatments given by doctors and hospitals, but it turns out that medical necessity has turned into...” view article >>

“The Board urges the examination of successful models in European countries
 that have demonstrated that universal, publicly-funded systems can operate  more efficiently at a lower cost while involving the private sector, resulting  in the elimination of significant wait lists.” view article >>

“In countries where private health insurance plays a prominent role, it can be credited with having injected resources into health systems, added to consumer choice, and helped make the systems more responsive” view article >>