Quebec mandates new doctors to work in public healthcare for initial years amid rising private practice.

Quebec's Health Minister Christian Dubé announced a plan to introduce a bill requiring new doctors trained in the province to work in the public healthcare system for their initial years. This initiative responds to a 70% rise in doctors opting for private practice since 2020. While the government estimates training costs between $435,000 and $790,000 per doctor, specific details on the duration of the requirement and penalties for leaving have not been disclosed.

November 04, 2024
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