Madam Chair, to date the department has provided funds to cover medical travel based on historical use. There has not been a formula approach taken in terms of allocating dollars on a per capita basis. I think we are moving in that direction. It is far more complicated, though, as I am sure the Member is aware, than simply a per capita basis, because the proximity to facilities and physicians varies for each region. There are a variety of drivers that are involved. I think the most critical area here and one that I believe every board has responded to positively, is in developing the information that allows us to assess why travel is taking place and to encourage a far more aggressive case management approach, so that every person who needs to travel may be accommodated or supported without the high cost medical travel. Thank you.
Mr. Ramsden on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 20th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 19th, 1997
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Ramsden
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