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N.B. should halt transition to new virtual-health-care provider: Opposition Tories
More than 70 nurses warn the by-appointment model could cut daily patient access as the province prepares a $26 million switch.
- On Friday, New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Leader Glen Savoie urged the government to reconsider its virtual-care contract with Foundever Assistance Services Corp, warning officials are "driving at 100 miles an hour towards a wall."
- The New Brunswick government previously signed a two-year, $26-million contract with Foundever to provide virtual care starting July 1, following a competitive bidding process.
- More than 70 virtual-care nurses wrote to Premier Susan Holt and Health Minister John Dornan, warning that the Foundever by-appointment model may reduce daily patient service compared to the existing platform.
- Describing Foundever as a "trusted health system partner" with 28 years of experience, Dornan defended the decision, though he plans to meet with the company next week to discuss concerns.
- Although opposition members raised objections, Dornan confirmed Friday the transition to the Foundever platform will proceed as scheduled, moving ahead with the July 1 launch date.
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N.B. should halt transition to new virtual-health-care provider: Opposition Tories
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Opposition leader is calling on the Liberal government to put off the province's planned shift to a new virtual-health-care provider.
·Toronto, Canada
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