B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA
- British Columbia Premier David Eby has instructed Health Minister Josie Osborne to conduct a review of all health authorities in the province, focusing on reducing administrative costs and improving patient care.
- The review aims to reduce the $1.8 billion spent on health care administration in 2022, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
- Health Minister Josie Osborne emphasized the need to tackle the complex challenges in the health care system and ensure effective resource use among authorities.
- Dr. Penny Ballem will lead the review for the Provincial Health Services Authority to streamline resources and improve front-line patient care.
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B.C. launches efficiency review of health authorities, looks to rein in 'unnecessary administrative spending'
The B.C. government says it is reviewing health authority spending in an effort to "minimize unnecessary administrative spending" in health care and focus money on front-line patient care.

B.C. launches efficiency review of health authorities, starting with PHSA
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Ministry of Health says the province is reviewing health authority spending to ensure resources go to "critical patient services" and to minimize wasteful administrative costs.
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