A new survey reveals a worsening situation in Manitoba's healthcare system, with staffing shortages, heavy workloads, and declining morale cited as major concerns. An audit by Deloitte highlights significant financial deficits in recent years, attributing them to wage increases, rising drug and supply costs, and reliance on private agency nurses. The report calls for improved transparency and stricter spending controls. Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara blames the previous Progressive Conservative government for the problems. CEO departures at key health authorities further underscore the gravity of the situation.
A new survey finds that staffing, workload, and morale within Manitoba's healthcare system is getting worse – Jan 23, 2025An audit of some Manitoba health authorities says wage increases and the rising cost of drugs and supplies have been some of the biggest factors in deficits in recent years.
The audit, by consulting firm Deloitte, was launched last year after the NDP government saw expenses rise sharply in some areas of health care. The report looked at a period between 2019 and last year, when many regional health authorities were running deficits.The rising cost of drugs and medical supplies was also cited, as was the cost of using nurses from private agencies.
The report calls for more transparency around budgeting for the authorities, as well as a stricter examination of projected spending.Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara accepted the finding and blamed the former Progressive Conservative government for the problems. Minutes before the report was issued, the Winnipeg Regional health Authority and Shared Health Manitoba both announced the departures of their chief executive officers.How a trade war with the U.S. could hit Canada’s medicine supply
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