Module 3 pt.2 Flashcards
Rules of federal government
Ensure provincial plans comply with Canada Act principles
How does Federal funding works?
Transfer funding (cash and tax transfer) to provincial program
What certain groups does Federal government covers?
the army received the med necessary coverage from the federal government
Interim Federal Health Program
Native Canadians
Prisoners in federal institutions
Who is covered by (IFHP) program?
Refugees
Protected persons in Canada
Asylum seeker of human trafficking
Detainees
What does IFHP means?
Interim Federal Health Program
What is IFHP covered?
Basic coverage: similar to provincial health plan (ex. Hospitals, physicians, nursing, diagnostic, lab etc)
Supplemental coverage: vision and urgent dental care
Prescription drugs
What is the role of federal agencies?
Health Canada set the principles of the Canadian healthcare system by administering Canada health act
Health Canada Approve new drugs
What is a patency period?
A patency period is a period of time during which there is no generics of the drug: only brand name can be sold
What is the 4 criteria must be met for generic drug approval
- Bioquivalent
- Pharmaceutical equivalent
- Same route of administration
- Used for the same indications
What is the other thing that health Canada do?
Monitor the safety and efficacy of marketed health products by different directorates
Collect and share data concerning adverse drug teaction
What is the role of public health agency do?
Prevention and control of infection and chronic disease
Develop plans to respond to public health emergencies when needed
What does PMPRB stands for?
Patented Medicine Price Review Board (PMPRB)
What is the role of patented medicine price review board? (PMPRB)
Reviews prices in a timely manner
Reports on drug sales and prices trend in canada
What does PMRB dont do?
Control price from manufacturer to provincial drug plan
What does each province makes its own decision?
What is covered and how much they will pay (negotiate price with manufacturer)
What does CDR mean?
Common Drug Review
What does CADTH mean?
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
What does CDR at the CADTH do?
Accept submissions from manufacturers
Review evidence about new drugs
What is the role of the provincial government?
Define medically necessary services
Negotiate service fee with providers
Funding hospitals and other healthcare facilities
Established an independent employment funded compensation plan for workers
What is covered by the provincial government?
Medically necessary services , physicians,lab and nursing services. Anything else is not covered unless the government chooses to cover for it
What is not covered by provincial government?
Drugs, vision care, dental care
Is ambulance covered by provincial government?
Yes only if it’s medically necessary
Is being in a hospital for a care covered by the provincial government?
Yes
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