Data interoperability, pharmacare should be among health priorities as Liberals begin majority government, say health experts

The Liberals leading a majority Parliament creates 'additional opportunities to streamline things,' according to former Canadian Medical Association president Alika LaFontaine, pointing to the issue of data interoperability.
Health Minister Marjorie Michel said her first priority is access to primary care and family physicians in an October 2025 discussion with the Canadian Medical Association.

Health Minister Marjorie Michel has an overall positive relationship with provincial and territorial health organizations, but could be expected to take swifter action on issues such as data interoperability or pharmacare now that the Liberals find themselves with a majority...

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