Fraser Institute Media Advisory: What do Canada’s health-care wait times cost patients? New study coming Thursday, March 28


VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, March 28, 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, 2019 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 Thursday, March 28 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
Senior Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
Office: (604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org

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