Ontario Healthcare Primer
Ontario’s health care system can seem complex, but understanding how it works is the first step to protecting it. This primer breaks down the basics—how our hospitals are funded, who runs them, and how the broader system operates. Use these resources to get informed and get involved in defending public health care in our communities.
How Does Ontario’s Healthcare System Work?
Nerds on Healthcare | TVO Today
20 Dec 2023, 2:56 minutes
Join TVO Today’s Maria Sarrouh as she takes you through the ins and outs of Ontario’s health-care system.
How Do Ontario’s Hospitals Work?
Nerds on Healthcare | TVO Today
20 Dec 2023, 2:56 minutes
Join TVO Today’s Maryanne Oketch as she explains who funds Ontario’s hospitals, who runs them, and why that matters to you.
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