QSA's Week in Healthcare (#15, 2025)
Pharmacare and dental care discussed; seniors care initiatives; workforce recruitment challenges; provincial health system updates.

Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning healthcare providers, doctors, physicians, clinicians, pharmacies and pharmacists, dentists, and old-age care providers.
Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.
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Start Date: 2025-04-13
End Date: 2025-04-19
Top Headlines
Main Stories
Government of New Brunswick's Health Budget Review
A request for proposals has been issued to review the base budget of the regional health authorities in New Brunswick, aiming to align funding with service delivery and performance outcomes.
Sources: Provincial Announcement: www2.gnb.ca
Healthcare Workforce Priorities in BC
B.C. updates its Provincial Nominee Program to focus on healthcare workforce priorities, following a federal reduction in nominee allocation spots, affecting the province's ability to meet its workforce needs.
Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.bc.ca
Genomics Research Projects in British Columbia
Eight new genomics research projects are launched in B.C., focusing on personalized medicine for cancer, heart disease, and other conditions, supported by Genome BC and Genome Alberta.
Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.bc.ca
Accident Benefit Health-Care Service Rate Increases in BC
B.C. announces increased coverage amounts for accident-related healthcare services, effective May 1, to better support recovery from vehicle accidents.
Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.bc.ca