Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner applauds the federal government’s decision to allow nurse-practitioners and other primary care providers to bill OHIP for necessary services, emphasizing their vital role in healthcare. With 2.5 million Ontarians lacking a family doctor, Schreiner calls on Premier Doug Ford to implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy for healthcare professionals and to address funding disparities in the province. He stresses the importance of prioritizing public healthcare over for-profit clinics to ensure equitable access for all residents.
