Increasing value for money in the Canadian healthcare system: new findings and the case for integrated care for seniors.
Given the recent economic climate and increasing costs in the Canadian healthcare system, we must ensure that we are getting the best value for money possible. This article presents new findings and a broad weight of evidence to make the case that it is possible to obtain better value for money in our healthcare system by adopting models of integrated care delivery for seniors and others with ongoing care needs.
Hollander
Marcus J
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Hollander Analytical Services Ltd., Victoria, British Columbia. marcus@hollanderanalytical.com
Miller
Jo Ann
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MacAdam
Margaret
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Chappell
Neena
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Pedlar
David
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D000368:Aged; D002170:Canada; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000191:economics; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000191:economics*; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data