Thank you.
These are key successes, and there are more. We need to scale up these innovations. The federal government is in a key position to push for this kind of reform to a renewed health accord.
We also see room for national leadership in evidence and translation to provide the highest quality care possible. For example, according to the Canadian Association of Radiologists, as many as 30% of CT scans and other imaging procedures are inappropriate or contribute no useful information. A national body tasked with continuously reviewing the evidence and issuing guidance to health care providers, similar to NICE in the U.K., would likely improve the quality of Canadian health care and save money.
The federal government must be involved in setting standards and applying the best of our knowledge across the country. We urge the committee to consider these issues as it develops the next federal budget.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to answering any questions you may have.