Health care NB Perspective
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Health careNB Perspective
Bill Fraser, MLA – Miramichi Bay du VinOfficial Opposition House Leader
Opposition Health CriticNew Brunswick Legislative Assembly
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Common Challenges
• Aging population• Unhealthy lifestyles• Human resources• High expectations• Escalating costs
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Health care budget in NB
• $2.5 billion in 2010-2011• 33 % of total provincial budget• Continuing to grow at a rate of
6-8 % per year.
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New Provincial Health Plan - 2008
• Building a stronger primary care system• Streamlining administration• E-Health• Long-term care strategy• Quality improvement and accountability
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PRIMARY CARE
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Family doctors• Percent of residents who have a
personal family doctor 92.6%• Male - 90.5%• Female - 94.4%
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How quickly appointment can be made
with personal family doctor (% on same or next day)• 30.3%• Male - 30.3%• Female - 30.2%
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Model of Care Used Most Often
Family doctor – 61.9 %Emergency department – 12.0 %After hours/walk-in clinic – 18.5 %Community health centre – 1.4 %Other – 6.3 %
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Pay Structure for NB doctors
• Fee for service – paid based on the # of patients seen• Salaried – same compensation
regardless of how many patients
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CATASTROPHIC DRUGS
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Catastrophic Drug Coverage by Province
Nova Scotia – yesNewfoundland & Labrador – yesQuebec – yesOntario – yesManitoba – yesSaskatchewan – yesAlberta – yesBritish Columbia – yesPrince Edward Island – NONew Brunswick - NO
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MS Society leads grassroots lobby effort for
catastrophic drug coverage for ALL provinces
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LONG-TERM CARE
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Aging Population
• Fewer taxpayers•More users for health and
senior services
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Acute care vs. long-term care
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“Keeping seniors independent longer saves on future long-term care costs.” - Margaret Manderson, Miramichi Senior Citizens Home
Miramichi Seniors Citizens Home Inc.
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Innovative ways to keep seniors living independently longer
Day Programs
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Innovative ways to keep seniors living independently longer
Meals on Wheels
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Innovative ways to keep seniors living independently longer
Lifeline
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“We’re working to transform long-term care.”
Ken McGeorgeExecutive Director
York Care Centre
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Sharing information to find better solutions
Links:www.miramichiseniorshome.com
www.yorkmanor.nb.ca www.gnb.ca www.nbhc.ca
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Questions / Discussion
Thank you