QSA's Week in Healthcare (#6, 2024)
New funding for home support workers; National Pharmacare Committee formed; Student loan forgiveness expands; Kids Help Phone receives $7.5M; Medical device licensing consultation open.
Start Date: 2024-11-09
End Date: 2024-11-15
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Federal Support for Home Support Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Government of Canada announced two bilateral agreements with Newfoundland and Labrador, providing over $47 million in federal investments. More than $25 million will support wage increases for 6,000 home support workers over the next five years, marking the first provincial move of its kind. Additionally, $22 million is allocated to improve access to drugs for rare diseases, starting with Poteligeo and Oxlumo. This initiative aims to strengthen the healthcare workforce and improve medication access for rare disease patients in the region.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']
