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Health Care Priorities
Government sets new priorities to improve access to health care

Patients are at the heart of the province’s health care system and the government has been committed to listening to their needs. It has also taken into account the views of system stakeholders, who like patients, are calling for improved access to health care services.

Reducing wait times with a special focus on emergency departments and improving access to quality family health care are Ontario’s two most important health care priorities over the next four years. Making significant gains in these two priority areas will be crucial to improving the health of all Ontarians and ensuring the future sustainability of the health care system.

News Release: Ontario Establishes Two Priorities to Improve Confidence in Health Care

The following resources will help you learn more about Ontario’s two priorities :

 Reducing Wait Times with a Focus on Emergency Rooms

May 30, 2008 News Release : Ontario Tackles ER Waits With $109 Million Investment. Enhanced Home Care Coverage and Efforts Targeted at Poorest Performing Emergency Rooms Lead the Way
April 23, 2008 Video : The Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care speaking at the Aging at Home Conference in Toronto, Ontario Windows Media Icon
Speaking Notes : Presented by the Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, at the Aging at Home Innovations Showcase

 Improving Access to Quality Family Health Care

June 6, 2008 News Release : Ontario Continues To Open More Doors For Internationally Trained Doctors

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