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Governments can improve patient and physician health by reducing ‘red tape’

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that Canadian physicians spend 18.5 million hours each year on unnecessary administrative work. That’s the equivalent of about 55 million patient visits.

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BY KATHLEEN ROSS, DAN KELLY
February 1, 2024

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Governments can improve patient and physician health by reducing ‘red tape’

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that Canadian physicians spend 18.5 million hours each year on unnecessary administrative work. That’s the equivalent of about 55 million patient visits.

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