Effect of single-entry referral models and team-based care on wait times for hip and knee joint replacement in Ontario: a simulation study Background: Long wait times for scheduled surgery are a major problem in Canadian health systems. We sought to determine the extent to which single-entry referral models (next available consultation),...

This #CMAJ journal article splashed across Canada last week. While this makes absolute sense - it is certainly not new. Please recall that in 2005-06, the Ministry of Health's Wait Time Strategy led by Dr. Alan Hudson strongly *encouraged* the adoption of a centralized wait list in each #LHIN.