Just going back to the issue in regard to the deficit recovery plans that are in place from time to time for health authorities that are running a deficit or having problems with their finances, I'd like to know in regard to the Inuvik health authority — where they have been running deficits year after year after year — in regard to their deficit recovery act.... As part of these positions not being filled in communities, is that a cost driver from the deficit, or is that a cost savings to the department? You don't have positions in communities — they're vacant — so those dollars go back to offset the deficit at the headquarters or regional level? Is that driving toward the deficit, or is it assisting to bring down the cost of this deficit because you’re not filling those positions?
David Krutko on Committee Motion 29-16(2) To Reinstate Stanton Hospital Telehealth Coordinator Position And Associated Contribution Funding For A Total Amount Of $210,000, Health And Social Services, Program Delivery Support (Committee Motion Carried)
In the Legislative Assembly on June 5th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 29-16(2) To Reinstate Stanton Hospital Telehealth Coordinator Position And Associated Contribution Funding For A Total Amount Of $210,000, Health And Social Services, Program Delivery Support (Committee Motion Carried)
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
June 4th, 2008
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