US EditionCanadians still waiting longer for surgeries than before COVID
- More surgeries are being performed now than before the pandemic, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
- Despite a 20% increase in surgeries, the percentage of patients receiving hip and knee replacements within six months has decreased.
- A shortage of health-care workers contributes to longer wait times, as noted in the report.
- The median wait time for an MRI in 2024 was 15 days longer than pre-pandemic levels.
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Canadians still waiting longer for surgery than they should, but Ontarians are closer to target range: health study
The Canadian Institute for Health Information released its data June 12, which showed not everyone needing hip or knee replacements is getting the procedure within a provincially suggested timeline.
·Waterloo, Canada
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More surgeries performed but wait times still longer than before pandemic, study says
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
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