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Leveraging National Pharmacare to Drive Health System Resilience
As a significant milestone in the evolution of Canada’s universal health care system, the Pharmacare Act offers the prospect of broader coverage of some existing medicines, which in turn should lead to improved health outcomes and greater health equity.
The Resilient Healthcare Coalition Applauds the Federal Government on the Creation of the First All-Party Cancer Caucus
In response the Federal Government’s announcement of the creation of an All-Party Cancer Caucus, the Resilient Healthcare Coalition has issued the following statement applauding this initiative.
RHC Virtual Panel Discussion on The RWE Revolution
On June 19th, the RHC hosted a webinar on why harnessing the power of RWE for Canadians is so important - and how new partnerships, programs and investments are needed to maximize its potential. The panel of RWE experts from academia, industry, government and a patient group showcased the key hurdles hindering the uptake of RWE as well as solutions for a future state where RWE is effectively implemented in Canada.
RHC Responds to CADTH RWE Consultation Results
CADTH recently released their Guidance for Reporting RWE as well as a Response to Stakeholder Feedback - outlining recommendations made to them to support this document and ongoing efforts to improve RWE in Canada.
RHC Responds to CADTH’s Time-Limited Reimbursement Recommendation Process
In response to CADTH’s time-limited reimbursement recommendations, RHC has written a letter outlining four broad areas where we believe CADTH can improve and enhance the important foundation it has proposed to help to expedite the development of outcomes-based agreements.
Resilient Healthcare Coalition Congratulates Ontario on the Announcement of the Life Sciences Council
The Resilient Healthcare Coalition (RHC) applauds the Government of Ontario for identifying and appointing an exceptional group of sector leaders to its inaugural Life Sciences Council, including two members of the RHC Steering Committee. Launching the Council is a meaningful step that will generate pivotal insights and advice that will in turn strengthen the province’s life sciences ecosystem.
Resilient Healthcare Coalition’s 2023 Ontario Budget Consultations Submission
In anticipation of the Ontario Budget release date by March 31, 2023, the RHC calls for an even deeper collaboration between your team and the Ministries of Finance, Health and Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. With the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating that there is no wealth without health, cross-government collaboration will be essential for Ontario to better leverage its world-class life sciences sector to improve health system resilience.
Resilient Healthcare Coalition’s Federal Pre-Budget Submission 2023
Building on our involvement with the Federal Pre-Budget Consultations last fall, the RHC submitted the following Federal Budget Submission to the Department of Finance. We have outlined recommendations based on our core pillars at we believe are essential to support more innovate, resilient, and integrated health care and life sciences ecosystems across the country.
Resilient Healthcare Coalition Welcomes Federal Push for Standardized Health Data
The Resilient Healthcare Coalition has issued a statement in response to the recent federal First Ministers meeting on health and their commitments to increase funding to support health care systems and push for standardized health data across Canada.
Resilient Healthcare Coalition Responds to CADTH’s Real-World Evidence Reporting Guidance Document
In response to the Real-World Evidence (RWE) Reporting Guidance document produced by CADTH's Expert Panel, the Resilient Healthcare Coalition has submitted feedback on what we see as the three key success factors required to create a pan-Canadian RWE ecosystem that delivers greater certainty to payers, practitioners and providers of innovation.
Resilient Healthcare Coalition Endorses Call for National Health Data System
In response to the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Health Ministers' Meeting which took place on November 7 and 8, the Resilient Healthcare Coalition has issued a statement endorsing a call for a national health data system.
Fostering Health System Resilience in Canada: Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2023 Federal Budget
In anticipation of a Budget release by March 31, 2022, the RHC calls for even deeper collaboration between the Ministers of Health and Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. With the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating that there is no wealth without health, we are looking forward to working with you and your colleagues to ensure Ontario continues to be an exceptional place to build a career, a family, and a future.
The Role of Ontario’s Life Sciences Sector in Boosting Health System Resilience
On March 31, 2021, The Conference Board of Canada released a report, Canada’s Secondary Health Crisis: A Call to Build on Health System Strengths and Value-Driven Investments
Canada's Biomanufacturing & Life Sciences Strategy: Looking Ahead & Reflecting on Past 12 Months
One year later after the release of Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy, the RHC bought together health system leaders from patient groups, life sciences associations, industry, and beyond, to reflect on the impacts of the strategy over the past 12 months and discuss what is still needed to strengthen the health and life sciences sector for the long-run.
RHC Virtual Roundtable - Reinvigorating Cancer Care in Canada: The Power and Promise of Precision Medicine
Given the RHC’s focus on building stronger and more agile healthcare systems across Canada, on May 27, 2022, we convened an expert roundtable event to discuss new solutions and incentives to address ballooning backlogs in cancer diagnosis and increase access to treatment.
Investments in Resilience: Examples from Around the World
The RHC is committed to the identification of innovative models and solutions from other jurisdictions, with the goal of using these examples as inspiration for boosting the resilience of health systems in Canada. That is why the RHC highlighted examples of policy leadership from around the world.
RHC 2022 Ontario Budget Consultations Submission
In anticipation of a Budget release by March 31, 2022, the RHC calls for even deeper collaboration between the Ministers of Health and Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. With the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating that there is no wealth without health, we are looking forward to working with you and your colleagues to ensure Ontario continues to be an exceptional place to build a career, a family, and a future.
Vers un système de santé résilient au Québec: Discussions et réflexions sur les actions nécessaires
Ce wébinaire présenté par présenté par la Coalition priorité cancer au Québec & la Coalition pour un système de santé résilient (Resilient Healthcare Coalition - RHC) vous presentera des pistes de solutions de divers experts en santé dans notre contexte bien Québécois. Les discussions nous amènerons à réfléchir sur la flexibilité et le niveau de résilience de notre système de santé en temps de crise et incertitude, et comment apprendre et appliquer les leçons de la pandémie pour être proactif et anti-fragile.
Resilient Healthcare Coalition Virtual Roundtable “How A Robust Canadian Life Sciences Strategy Will Drive Health and Wealth”
As an organization focused on improving patient outcomes by optimizing the use of healthcare data and enhancing access to innovative technologies, the Resilient Healthcare Coalition (RHC) sees a robust life sciences sector as fundamental to Canadian wellness and prosperity. That is why the RHC hosted a virtual roundtable on “How a Robust Canadian Life Sciences Strategy Will Drive Health and Wealth” on June 21, 2021.
RHC Virtual Roundtable "How a Robust Canadian Life Sciences Strategy Drives Health and Wealth”
Over the past month, Ontario has unveiled its Speech from the Throne, new long-term care legislation and, most recently, the 2021 Fall Economic Statement. With the government prioritizing pandemic recovery and doubling down on infrastructure spending, what can we expect for the health care sector? More importantly, how can health care organizations leverage these commitments as Ontario prepares for an election in just seven months?