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Town-hall consultations on the social determinants of health

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy10905

Date
2013-08-21
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Population health/ health equity/ public health
Resolution
GC13-101
The Canadian Medical Association will develop and implement a strategy to encourage collaborative action on the recommendations raised during its recent town-hall consultations on the social determinants of health.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Date
2013-08-21
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Population health/ health equity/ public health
Resolution
GC13-101
The Canadian Medical Association will develop and implement a strategy to encourage collaborative action on the recommendations raised during its recent town-hall consultations on the social determinants of health.
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The Canadian Medical Association will develop and implement a strategy to encourage collaborative action on the recommendations raised during its recent town-hall consultations on the social determinants of health.
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Canadian Association of Internes and Residents’ Principles on Physician Health Human Resources to Better Serve Canadians

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy11087

Date
2013-12-07
Topics
Health human resources
Resolution
BD14-04-84
The Canadian Medical Association Board of Directors endorses the Canadian Association of Internes and Residents’ Principles on Physician Health Human Resources as outlined in Appendix A to BD 14-69.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Date
2013-12-07
Topics
Health human resources
Resolution
BD14-04-84
The Canadian Medical Association Board of Directors endorses the Canadian Association of Internes and Residents’ Principles on Physician Health Human Resources as outlined in Appendix A to BD 14-69.
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The Canadian Medical Association Board of Directors endorses the Canadian Association of Internes and Residents’ Principles on Physician Health Human Resources as outlined in Appendix A to BD 14-69.
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Emergency Department Overcrowding and Access Block

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy11097

Date
2013-12-07
Topics
Ethics and medical professionalism
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
BD14-04-94
The Canadian Medical Association endorses the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians’ position statement on Emergency Department Overcrowding and Access Block as outlined in Appendix A to BD 14-76.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Date
2013-12-07
Topics
Ethics and medical professionalism
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
BD14-04-94
The Canadian Medical Association endorses the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians’ position statement on Emergency Department Overcrowding and Access Block as outlined in Appendix A to BD 14-76.
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The Canadian Medical Association endorses the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians’ position statement on Emergency Department Overcrowding and Access Block as outlined in Appendix A to BD 14-76.
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Allocation of health care resources

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy389

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Ethics and medical professionalism
Resolution
GC00-186
That the Canadian Medical Association work with its divisions and affiliates to determine and proclaim the values that should influence health care priority setting and allocation of health care resources in Canada.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Ethics and medical professionalism
Resolution
GC00-186
That the Canadian Medical Association work with its divisions and affiliates to determine and proclaim the values that should influence health care priority setting and allocation of health care resources in Canada.
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That the Canadian Medical Association work with its divisions and affiliates to determine and proclaim the values that should influence health care priority setting and allocation of health care resources in Canada.
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Health care priorities

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy390

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-187
That the medical profession advocate to ensure that in establishing health care priorities the basic medical needs of all citizens, especially the vulnerable, are met.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-187
That the medical profession advocate to ensure that in establishing health care priorities the basic medical needs of all citizens, especially the vulnerable, are met.
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That the medical profession advocate to ensure that in establishing health care priorities the basic medical needs of all citizens, especially the vulnerable, are met.
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National health care goals

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy391

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-188
That the Canadian Medical Association develop a values-based process involving physicians, other health care providers, patient/citizen groups and federal/provincial/territorial governments to establish national health care goals and priorities.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-188
That the Canadian Medical Association develop a values-based process involving physicians, other health care providers, patient/citizen groups and federal/provincial/territorial governments to establish national health care goals and priorities.
Text
That the Canadian Medical Association develop a values-based process involving physicians, other health care providers, patient/citizen groups and federal/provincial/territorial governments to establish national health care goals and priorities.
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National health insurance

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy392

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-189
That the federal government re-establish its moral authority to enforce the principles of national health insurance as embodied in the Canada Health Act by adequately funding the system on a long-term sustainable basis.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-189
That the federal government re-establish its moral authority to enforce the principles of national health insurance as embodied in the Canada Health Act by adequately funding the system on a long-term sustainable basis.
Text
That the federal government re-establish its moral authority to enforce the principles of national health insurance as embodied in the Canada Health Act by adequately funding the system on a long-term sustainable basis.
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Canada Health Act principles

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy393

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Health human resources
Resolution
GC00-190
That in the interpretation and application of the principles of the Canada Health Act, the Canadian Medical Association endorses the requirement for the inclusion of patient care objectives reflecting the need for available, quality, seamless, and timely service provision, as well as the inclusion of management objectives incorporating the notions of sustainability, accountability, equity and long-term planning.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Health human resources
Resolution
GC00-190
That in the interpretation and application of the principles of the Canada Health Act, the Canadian Medical Association endorses the requirement for the inclusion of patient care objectives reflecting the need for available, quality, seamless, and timely service provision, as well as the inclusion of management objectives incorporating the notions of sustainability, accountability, equity and long-term planning.
Text
That in the interpretation and application of the principles of the Canada Health Act, the Canadian Medical Association endorses the requirement for the inclusion of patient care objectives reflecting the need for available, quality, seamless, and timely service provision, as well as the inclusion of management objectives incorporating the notions of sustainability, accountability, equity and long-term planning.
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Collaborative development of a long-term vision for health care in Canada

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy396

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Health human resources
Resolution
GC00-193
That federal, provincial and territorial governments rise above their political differences to develop a long-term vision for health care in Canada in collaboration with the public, physicians and other health care stakeholders.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Health human resources
Resolution
GC00-193
That federal, provincial and territorial governments rise above their political differences to develop a long-term vision for health care in Canada in collaboration with the public, physicians and other health care stakeholders.
Text
That federal, provincial and territorial governments rise above their political differences to develop a long-term vision for health care in Canada in collaboration with the public, physicians and other health care stakeholders.
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CMA to work with federal government on sustainability of health care

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy397

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-194
That the Canadian Medical Association assist the federal government in leading a discussion to develop a collaborative strategy to ensure the sustainability of Canada's health care system.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-194
That the Canadian Medical Association assist the federal government in leading a discussion to develop a collaborative strategy to ensure the sustainability of Canada's health care system.
Text
That the Canadian Medical Association assist the federal government in leading a discussion to develop a collaborative strategy to ensure the sustainability of Canada's health care system.
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Clinical care to incorporate evidence-based technological advances

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy399

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Health information and e-health
Resolution
GC00-196
That federal, provincial and territorial governments respond to the health care needs of Canadians by ensuring the provision of clinical care that continually incorporates evidence-based technological advances in information, prevention, and diagnostic and therapeutic services.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Health information and e-health
Resolution
GC00-196
That federal, provincial and territorial governments respond to the health care needs of Canadians by ensuring the provision of clinical care that continually incorporates evidence-based technological advances in information, prevention, and diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Text
That federal, provincial and territorial governments respond to the health care needs of Canadians by ensuring the provision of clinical care that continually incorporates evidence-based technological advances in information, prevention, and diagnostic and therapeutic services.
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Impact of health system reforms on primary and specialty care

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy400

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-197
That the Canadian Medical Association work with its Divisions and affiliates to assess the impact of health system reforms on the sustainability of primary and specialty care in Canada.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-197
That the Canadian Medical Association work with its Divisions and affiliates to assess the impact of health system reforms on the sustainability of primary and specialty care in Canada.
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That the Canadian Medical Association work with its Divisions and affiliates to assess the impact of health system reforms on the sustainability of primary and specialty care in Canada.
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Long-term sustainability in the Canadian-trained health care workforce

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy401

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health human resources
Resolution
GC00-198
That the Canadian Medical Association urge the federal/provincial/territorial governments to provide long-term sustainability in the Canadian-trained health care workforce.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health human resources
Resolution
GC00-198
That the Canadian Medical Association urge the federal/provincial/territorial governments to provide long-term sustainability in the Canadian-trained health care workforce.
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That the Canadian Medical Association urge the federal/provincial/territorial governments to provide long-term sustainability in the Canadian-trained health care workforce.
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Publicly funded Medicare program

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy403

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-201
That the Canadian Medical Association develop a series of options, of greater and lesser intensity, for engaging the public in a dialogue concerning the future scope and financing of Canada's publicly funded Medicare program and assist the Divisions, in a manner to be determined by the Canadian Medical Association Board, in applying those options at the local level.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-201
That the Canadian Medical Association develop a series of options, of greater and lesser intensity, for engaging the public in a dialogue concerning the future scope and financing of Canada's publicly funded Medicare program and assist the Divisions, in a manner to be determined by the Canadian Medical Association Board, in applying those options at the local level.
Text
That the Canadian Medical Association develop a series of options, of greater and lesser intensity, for engaging the public in a dialogue concerning the future scope and financing of Canada's publicly funded Medicare program and assist the Divisions, in a manner to be determined by the Canadian Medical Association Board, in applying those options at the local level.
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Improving health care system

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy404

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-202
That the federal, provincial and territorial governments work in partnership with the public, Canadian Medical Association, its divisions and affiliates and other health care stakeholders to continue to work to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the health care system.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-202
That the federal, provincial and territorial governments work in partnership with the public, Canadian Medical Association, its divisions and affiliates and other health care stakeholders to continue to work to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the health care system.
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That the federal, provincial and territorial governments work in partnership with the public, Canadian Medical Association, its divisions and affiliates and other health care stakeholders to continue to work to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the health care system.
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Repatriation, retention and recruitment of physicians

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy405

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health human resources
Resolution
GC00-203
That the Canadian Medical Association divisions and affiliates work with federal, provincial and territorial governments to enhance and encourage the repatriation, retention and recruitment of physicians and other health care workers within Canada.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health human resources
Resolution
GC00-203
That the Canadian Medical Association divisions and affiliates work with federal, provincial and territorial governments to enhance and encourage the repatriation, retention and recruitment of physicians and other health care workers within Canada.
Text
That the Canadian Medical Association divisions and affiliates work with federal, provincial and territorial governments to enhance and encourage the repatriation, retention and recruitment of physicians and other health care workers within Canada.
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Public and private funding of health care.

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy406

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-204
That the federal, provincial and territorial governments, in close partnership with health care organizations (including the Canadian Medical Association and its Divisions and affiliates) and the public, initiate and maintain a process to promote full understanding of the respective roles and boundaries of the public and private sectors in the funding and delivery of health care.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-204
That the federal, provincial and territorial governments, in close partnership with health care organizations (including the Canadian Medical Association and its Divisions and affiliates) and the public, initiate and maintain a process to promote full understanding of the respective roles and boundaries of the public and private sectors in the funding and delivery of health care.
Text
That the federal, provincial and territorial governments, in close partnership with health care organizations (including the Canadian Medical Association and its Divisions and affiliates) and the public, initiate and maintain a process to promote full understanding of the respective roles and boundaries of the public and private sectors in the funding and delivery of health care.
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Insurance policy restrictions for mental, nervous and addictive disorders

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy414

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-220
That the Canadian Medical Association engage in a formal dialogue with the insurance industry and worker compensation organizations to discuss the burden on patients and health care providers of restrictive policy underwriting, enhanced claims scrutinizing and onerous assessment processes for mental, nervous and addictive disorders and seek solutions equitable to all parties.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health systems, system funding and performance
Resolution
GC00-220
That the Canadian Medical Association engage in a formal dialogue with the insurance industry and worker compensation organizations to discuss the burden on patients and health care providers of restrictive policy underwriting, enhanced claims scrutinizing and onerous assessment processes for mental, nervous and addictive disorders and seek solutions equitable to all parties.
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That the Canadian Medical Association engage in a formal dialogue with the insurance industry and worker compensation organizations to discuss the burden on patients and health care providers of restrictive policy underwriting, enhanced claims scrutinizing and onerous assessment processes for mental, nervous and addictive disorders and seek solutions equitable to all parties.
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Professional development as part of CMA e-strategy

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy468

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health human resources
Health information and e-health
Resolution
GC00-12
That General Council endorse Canadian Medical Association's offering of professional development to physicians as part of the Canadian Medical Association's e-strategy.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health human resources
Health information and e-health
Resolution
GC00-12
That General Council endorse Canadian Medical Association's offering of professional development to physicians as part of the Canadian Medical Association's e-strategy.
Text
That General Council endorse Canadian Medical Association's offering of professional development to physicians as part of the Canadian Medical Association's e-strategy.
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Rise in medical undergraduate tuition fees

https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy471

Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health human resources
Resolution
GC00-18
That the Canadian Medical Association believes the recent rapid rise in medical undergraduate program tuition fees will have a detrimental impact on access to Canadian medical education and availability of Canadian trained physicians to Canadians.
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Policy Type
Policy resolution
Last Reviewed
2014-03-01
Date
2000-08-16
Topics
Health human resources
Resolution
GC00-18
That the Canadian Medical Association believes the recent rapid rise in medical undergraduate program tuition fees will have a detrimental impact on access to Canadian medical education and availability of Canadian trained physicians to Canadians.
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That the Canadian Medical Association believes the recent rapid rise in medical undergraduate program tuition fees will have a detrimental impact on access to Canadian medical education and availability of Canadian trained physicians to Canadians.
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