Paov, your survey results are in:
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- Published on Tuesday, 29 August 2017 13:00
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Dear Paov,
Wow. Over 2000 of you responded to our survey telling us what your health care priorities are for the new government.
Thank you.
Looking at the results, the top issue you care about is ending MSP fees. You made it clear that it’s time to eliminate unfair MSP premiums and integrate these fees into B.C.’s regular income tax system.
Coming in at a close second and third were solving surgical wait times and improving seniors care.
You believe the government needs
to introduce proven public solutions to shorten waits for
everyone, not just those who can pay.
You told us that the government
needs to address the... decline in access to public home and community
care that is leaving many seniors unsupported, caregivers
overburdened, and hospitals overcrowded.
Next, we asked you to choose your next
3 health care priorities for government to tackle during their first
year in office.
You made it clear that prescription
drugs should be made more affordable for all Canadians and
that the government should support team-based care so that
primary care access doesn’t only rely on a limited supply of
doctors. Other priorities include implementing a
poverty reduction plan, addressing the opioid
crisis, improving access to mental health
care, and banning private blood
collection.
Many of you gave us your thoughts and stories that weren’t included in the initial survey options and provided additional comments. Thank you. Your input gives us a deeper understanding of health care issues that matter to you.
We commit to working hard to make these health care issues a priority for the new government.
We will be raising your issues directly with Health Minister Adrian Dix and Mental Health and Addictions Minister Judy Darcy at in-person meetings soon, as well as several other MLAs and public officials.
But we can’t do it without your support.
The BC Health Coalition relies on the support of individuals like you in advocating for stronger public health care solutions that will benefit all British Columbians. Will you sign up to donate $5, $10, $15, or $20 a month to support the BC Health Coalition?
Become a Public Health Care Champion by chipping in monthly.
Yes, I will chip in:
(Make sure to
click the "Recurring" button for monthly contributions)
Just donating $20 a month supports one of our staff to be in touch personally with an MLA to arrange to meet with local BCHC members and hear directly from them about your health care priorities.
Thank you so much for your support,Edith MacHattie
BC Health Coalition co-chair
British Columbia Health Coalition · 3102 Main St, 302,
Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territories, BC V5T 3G7, Canada
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