Canadian twist on American phenomenon

An article in Risk & Insurance with interest.

The phenomenon is present in Canada, but it also has it's own "Canadian twist".

As a result of limited funding for medical care throughout the country ( if you compare the average Canadian with the average insured American), the type of issue that may keep an employee or executive from productive work includes much more mundane issues which have greater impacts in Canada vs. the US.

A survey of treatment & care across the country in 2005 demonstrated that on average, Canadians are treated within a time delay that is TWICE as long as is clinically reasonable!

The insurance industry is beginning to recognize that in Canada, while longer term risks/threats are protected by the insurer, shorter term medical problems can languish and the insurance companies (who do not pay for primary care here) - are starting to search for how they can play a role.

The article is fascinating, read it here.