99% of physicians say disconnected health systems are affecting care, making it harder to share critical patient information when it matters most. At the same time, 97% have had to intervene to prevent or address harm after patients followed false or misleading health information online.
From medication doses to painfully realistic ER wait times, #ThePitt gets the details right when it comes to health care.
Here’s what Canadian ER physician @drshazmamithani.bsky.social had to say about the parallels between the show and the current state of health care in Canada.
Funding for this initiative was provided by the Health Care Unburdened Grant program in 2024, a joint partnership between the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management Inc., and Scotiabank.
An #AI tool used in a pilot program by the New Brunswick Medical Society that transcribes real-time conversations between physicians and patients, is significantly reducing paperwork for physicians, enabling them to better care for both themselves and their patients.
Learn more: bit.ly/4cOgBT2
False health information is a serious threat to patient well-being, and it’s spreading quickly. Join us alongside @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social on April 22 for a discussion on strategies to combat this growing threat to patient safety.
Register here 👇
Last night I presented opening remarks for the Canada 2020 Economic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-Led Economy.
Health does not start in a clinic or hospital. It starts in the community. The CMA is committed to bolstering community-based solutions and empowering Indigenous voices.
What happens when patients buy into false health information?
In the first piece of a new CMA series "Beyond Burnout", doctors open up about eroding trust in medicine, the impact on patient-physician relationships and the toll on their own mental health.
📢 Reminder! There’s still time to register for the CMA Regional Member Forums taking place in Edmonton, Surrey and Markham.
Register here: bit.ly/4unGlMG
Charging select groups more for health services is not the way to build a health system Canadians are proud of. That’s why the CMA is challenging the Federal government’s decision to charge refugees an extra 30% for essential health care services.
Do you agree? Lend your voice: bit.ly/4sdVxdS
Medical excellence shouldn't require self-sacrifice. 🩺
In this episode of CMA’s Mosaic of Care, we explore the shift toward a human-centered approach to health care, and how we can build a culture where physicians don’t just survive, but thrive.
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/A5yNkuXtJho
Health care workers are the backbone of the health system. But planning for the right care in the right place at the right time remains fragmented – both across professions and across provinces and territories. That’s why Canada needs a national, integrated health workforce plan.
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CMA is hosting Regional Member Forums this spring to connect physicians and ensure our advocacy reflects the needs and priorities of the profession.
Join us to discuss the evolving role of AI in health care and key issues across the health system.
Locations, dates and registration: bit.ly/4uMa426
“Advocacy can happen in quiet, vulnerable moments. The whispered advice, the quiet nods of achievement. It’s about celebrating wins together and standing alongside each other through losses.”
Read the full interview with CMA Ambassador and fourth-year med student @usask.ca, Zoey Bourgeois 👏
The CMA is calling on the Federal government to reconsider a movement to charge co-payments to refugees under the Interim Federal Health Program. Not only would this decision add more strain to our system, but it also defies the values of inclusive, quality care.
✍️ Add your voice: bit.ly/4sdVxdS
The CMA has applied for leave to intervene before the Supreme Court of Canada in Government of Saskatchewan v. UR Pride.
The case raises important questions about the use of the notwithstanding clause and Canadians’ right to know when their Charter rights are being violated.
Full news release 👇
The spread of false health information is not only a public health crisis. It's one of the gravest challenges of our time.
Watch the full video on @therundowntvo.bsky.social with CMA President @drmargotburnell.bsky.social and health misinformation expert
@caulfieldtim.bsky.social.
This year’s #CMAagm will be held virtually on Fri., May 29, from 1 to 3 pm ET.
Members can hear from CMA leadership, ask questions and share input on organizational matters.
Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4lcPWC5
Women physicians are shaping the future of medicine in Canada — caring for patients, advancing research, teaching the next generation and stepping into leadership roles across the profession.
Today we recognize their contributions and the impact they continue to have across our health system.
3 women physician leaders reflect on leadership, equity and lessons learned in medicine for #InternationalWomensDay.
Dr. Sarah Cook, Dr. Dakotah Janes and CMA President Dr. Margot Burnell share their perspectives 👇
https://bit.ly/3PlDt2R
#IWD2026
With funding support from the @cmadocs.bsky.social foundation, @he-es-canada.bsky.social is designing an innovative online tool to help health care teams across Canada foster cultural safety and address racism experienced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in the health system.
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Today I was at the @broadbent.bsky.social Progress Summit, speaking with Dr. Danyaal Raza about the future of Medicare in Canada. Fairness and trust are fundamental to a universal health care system, yet these values aren't holding true. We must remember that access to health is a basic human right.
When health records don’t follow patients, it leads to duplicative tests, longer wait times and medication errors, and every day of delay costs lives, money and trust. That’s why the federal government’s Connected Care for Canadians Act is a significant step forward for patient care.
Encouraging to see @evansolomon.bsky.social and the government examining OpenAI's connection to the Tumbler Ridge shooting. Online platforms play an important role in public safety. It's time to pass online harms legislation that clearly defines tech companies' responsibilities.
Some provinces and territories are doing worse than others when it comes to accessing health care, according to recent data from the regional OurCare survey.
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The CMA congratulates Past-President, Dr. Joss Reimer (@jossreimer.bsky.social) on being named Chief Public Health Officer of Canada.
We look forward to working with you in your new role to support the health of Canadians.
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What steps can Canadian hospitals take to reduce the health sector’s climate footprint? Join us alongside @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social on February 25 for a discussion about environmentally friendly changes we can make that benefit both patients and the planet.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3M4zsPj
Doctors and health professionals must be free to deliver care without the threat of violence and harm.
We encourage you to sign the open letter from the World Health Professions Alliance: bit.ly/4aqhTTg
Health care around the world must be protected.
For internationally trained physicians, the licensure process to practise in Canada is complex, often leaving them feeling isolated from the medical community. That’s where HELP (Health English Language Pro) comes in.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qSZfcl
Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic... via @cmadocs.bsky.social cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social
“It’s alarming because a lot of that information is misinformation, disinformation, and false information."
Few things get 90% of Canadians on the same page but here’s one: governments need to act to stop false health information. Important finding from today’s @cmadocs.bsky.social and Abacus Data report on the topic.
