Quebec's government to pay for ultrasounds in private rad clinics

According to an announcement from Quebec’s government, beginning this November, ultrasounds performed in private radiology clinics will be covered by the provincial public health insurance agency.

Gaétan Barrette, Quebec’s health minister, said there are more than 110,000 patients waiting for an ultrasound in the province.  

"Everybody in Quebec listening to us right now, including professionals, know there are problems of accessibility," Barrette said, as quoted by CBC News.

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Michael has more than 19 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. He has written at length about cardiology, radiology, artificial intelligence and other key healthcare topics.

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