500,000 seniors faced healthcare access issues in 2019-2020, per Statistics Canada report.
400-character summary: A new Statistics Canada report reveals that half a million seniors faced difficulties accessing specialized healthcare services in 2019 and 2020. Of the 4.5 million seniors aged 65 and older who visited medical specialists or had non-emergency surgeries, 15% reported challenges such as obtaining referrals, scheduling appointments, and dealing with long wait times for services.
March 20, 2024
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