Fraser Institute Media Advisory: What do Canada's health-care wait times cost patients? New study coming Wednesday, May 23
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, May 23, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on Canada's health-care system and wait times.
The Private Cost of Public Queues for Medically Necessary Care, 2018 spotlights the lost wages and income Canadians sacrifice while waiting for medically necessary treatment.
The study includes cost breakdowns for patients in each province.
A news release with additional information will be issued via GlobeNewswire on Wednesday, May 23 at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Bacchus Barua, Associate Director, Health Policy Studies
Fraser Institute
To arrange media interviews or for more information, please contact:
Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
Office: (604) 688-0221 ext. 589
[email protected]
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