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From: Tanya Santo
To all RNAO members for your information TO: CNA Board of Directors Advisors to the Board Conservative Party Pushing for Balance Between Public and Private Health Service Delivery (Ci-dessous la version française) In a letter to Stephen Harper, the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) expressed concern about one of the resolutions passed at the recent policy convention of the Conservative Party of Canada. The resolution reads: “Flexibility for the provinces in the implementation of health services should include a balance of public and private delivery options. This approach would ensure that health services remain publicly funded, while services are provided through the most appropriate public or private provider based on quality and cost.” CNA raised with Mr. Harper that promoting the use of privately owned health services will worsen the state of health care in Canada. CNA supported its concern with research showing that reliance on these services creates inequality in access based on both income and geography. Furthermore, a review of research shows that publicly funded health providers have lower administrative costs than private providers. Moreover, public providers ensure that all people, including vulnerable populations, have equitable access to quality services, while private providers are selective in the clients they treat. Experience in other countries shows that private health systems do not offer the breadth of services available from publicly funded systems. Some suggest that allowing more private providers will enhance access for Canadians. However, privately owned health services draw staff from the existing health human resource pool. With the current shortage of health professionals, the creation of more private offerings will actually mean fewer human resources for the publicly funded services and health system. If this issue is of importance to you, communicate with Stephen Harper at harper.s@parl.gc.ca or Stephen Fletcher (Conservative health critic) at fletcher.s@parl.gc.ca. Please share this bulletin with family, colleagues and friends.
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