QSA's Week in Healthcare (#10, 2024)
Dental care plan marks milestone; healthcare fees set to increase; HPV awareness raised; STBBIs in focus; StatsCan releases mental health data.
Start Date: 2024-12-07
End Date: 2024-12-13
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Canadian Dental Care Plan's First Year Celebrated
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has marked its one-year anniversary, with over 3 million Canadians approved for coverage. Since May, 1.2 million individuals have received dental care, saving an average of $791 per person. The program, available to seniors, children, and eligible adults, has been supported by more than 90% of oral health providers. The government plans to expand eligibility criteria in 2025, which could further impact dental clinics and healthcare providers.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca', 'Announcements: www.canada.ca']