Issue 2, June 2006

Chaoulli Decision Shapes Public Opinion
By Zoltan Nagy, CIMCA Executive VP

The greatest achievement of the Supreme Court's Chaoulli - Zeliotis decision has been the dramatic change in the nature, level, and orientation of health policy debates. Chaoulli - Zeliotis has brought to Canada the example of a "European Health Care Experience," which proves that universal health care and private health insurance can not just co-exist, but foster a system that generates superior quality and outcomes. Read more...

CIMCA hits the Airwaves with
Health without Borders RADIO

CIMCA launches Health without Borders RADIO on July 1st, a weekly talk radio forum for healthcare consumers to navigate the exciting new world of independent healthcare options. The show profiles the players and places, the technology and innovations that make independent healthcare a booming industry. Tune in to Health without Borders RADIO Saturdays on Vancouver's CFUN 1410 AM at 5 pm Pacific time. Read more...

New Group Benefits & Purchasing Plans for CIMCA members

CIMCA is partnering with BC Health Services LTD. to offer CIMCA members the opportunity to enroll in any of a diverse portfolio of Group Benefits Programs and a Group Purchasing Program. Participating CIMCA organizations can select from a wide range of plan options to design a plan that best suits their budget and coverage requirements. Read more...

A Snapshot of Private Healthcare in Canada
By John G. Smith, Executive VP, International PET Diagnostics

As readers of Macleans Magazine will know from its recent special report on private health care, private medical care in Canada has come out of the closet. Private clinics are rapidly increasing the options available to patients. What used to be limited to after-hours MRIs and cosmetic procedures has morphed into a dynamic, multi-faceted industry providing a host of treatment opportunities. Read more...

June 2006
New Group Benefits and Purchasing Plans availabe to CIMCA members.  Click here.

CIMCA represents independent health care providers and their supporters to promote improved access to high quality and timely health care for all Canadians.

Our objectives are:

	To support high quality patient care and the highest professional and ethical standards
	To nurture cooperation between independent and public health care organizations
	To improve public policies that impact on access to health care
	To support innovation and new technology and promote accountability in the Canadian health system