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D'Entremont reopens private health debate

CBC News
July 06, 2006

Health Related - Everybody Loves Private Health Care

Health Minister Chris d'Entremont says Nova Scotia needs to look at whether some health services might be better delivered by private corporations.

Speaking in the legislature Friday, d'Entremont said the cost of health care is rising by eight per cent every year.

"We really have to keep everything on the table at this point because the things we're doing today are not working to the expectations of Nova Scotians," he said.

"We need to have a full review of what our options are in order to deliver services to Nova Scotians, so if that means some kind of private delivery it would be very important to look at those options."

D'Entremont said he's keen to follow the premier's instruction to look at new and innovative ways to deliver health care, which could mean using public funds to pay private businesses for medical procedures.

Article Posted at www.KnowledgeDrivenRevolution.com

He's not saying which private services may be cheaper or may reduce waiting times in hospitals.

There are already three private clinics in the province, and d'Entremont said he hasn't heard of any new ones opening. He also said he's committed to a publicly funded health-care system.

But the mere hint of more private medicine has Liberal health critic Dave Wilson sounding the alarm.

"If the minister is going to stand up and say everything's on the table then he should be able to provide us with a plan," Wilson said. "What's 'everything' and how far are you willing to go?"

The provincial government must come up with a list of health services that should remain public, he added.

D'Entremont said he'll bring in a bill this fall to do just that.

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