Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I do not know if in the near future we are going to see a savings in the area of health care because it is not a static thing. I will say that as we move along with this primary care model, I think we will begin to see some efficiencies. When we negotiated with the physicians to purchase their clinics and take over their staff, this required a considerable upfront investment. With some things, there are hidden costs that you do not think about such as bringing in locum physicians and when you have to pay people different rates to manage the emergency room. I think once we get a more integrated system, the primary care model is a good model and it is efficient. I cannot say that we are going to see a tremendous savings. We may see efficiencies, but we will continue to see a very good quality and standard of care.
Jane Groenewegen on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on November 15th, 2000. 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
November 15th, 2000
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