Canadian Health Minister Mark Holland reports dental associations negotiating with Ottawa over a national dental care plan, with the federal government refusing a pay-first reimbursement model.

Canada's Health Minister, Mark Holland, says dental associations are negotiating with Ottawa over the national dental care plan, despite some members expressing reluctance. Holland clarified that the federal government can't accept the demand for patients to pay for services first and then be reimbursed by Ottawa, unlike private insurance. He added that the government is willing to reduce administrative burdens on dental providers.

April 09, 2024
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