QSA's Week in Healthcare (#4, 2024)
Dental care milestone; Health system transformation; Indigenous health innovations; Eye care strategy review; Natural health product oversight.
Start Date: 2024-10-26
End Date: 2024-11-01
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Canadian Dental Care Plan Milestone Reached
More than 1 million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan, with over 2.7 million approved participants. The plan is saving Canadians an average of $730 through various oral health services. Starting November 1, the plan will expand to include services requiring preauthorization, such as partial dentures and crowns. This expansion is significant for providers working with paper claims, who can now submit claims, improving accessibility. Health Canada has worked with oral health providers to ensure the preauthorization process is seamless.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca', 'Announcements: www.canada.ca', 'Announcements: www.canada.ca', 'Announcements: www.canada.ca']
