Political will needed to recast health care post-pandemic, says doctor
The COVID-19 pandemic magnified fractures in Canada’s health care structure that should motivate providers and politicians to search for a stronger model that’s not only more cost effective but also more equitable, panelists said at a recent Globe and Mail forum sponsored by the Canadian Medical Association.
A reset should focus on community-based models that are able to engage with clients and mitigate more serious health conditions.“I think we all agree that the system we have is broken,” said CMA president Katharine Smart. “More of the same is not working, so let’s get the right people at the table and get action and not be blocked by our commitment to the status quo.”
Health care also needs to do more to build trust and confidence among marginalized communities, which were severely impacted by COVID-19, said Cheryl Prescod, executive director at Black Creek Community Health Centre. She cited an example of a caregiver who had to keep working two jobs to support his family and in-laws despite having contracted the virus. He ended up spreading infections to his in-laws, who passed away.
Recasting the health care system will take political will and politicians need to recognize that this is a special time, suggested Dante Morra, chief of staff and president of THP Solutions at Trillium Health Partners. “It may not be like at the Olympics, where everyone is cheering, but there are moments where people can come together. I think we’re at a moment where we can agree on what’s not working and what works better elsewhere and that’s a great place to start,” he added.
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