TELUS Health
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Volunteering is good for mental health, fosters attitude toward work: reportA report by TELUS Health shows three in five workers volunteered or donated in the last two years, and they had the highest mental health and optimism scores.CanadaJul 25, 2023
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TELUS Health reach agreement to comply with Medicare Protection ActThe telecom giant has agreed to make operational changes to its LifePlus program to ensure compliance. In December an injunction in B.C. Supreme Court was filed against TELUS.HealthApr 26, 2023
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New mobile health clinic hopes to bridge gap in services for unhoused MontrealersIn addition to medical services, a new mobile unit making rounds in Montreal will offer help for things like getting identification cards, health cards and preparing taxes.CanadaApr 15, 2023
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B.C. Medical Services Commission seeking injunction against Telus Health, alleges extra billingThe action is being taken against the company's LifePlus program. Patients must pay to access LifePlus services like support from a multidisciplinary care team.HealthDec 1, 2022
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BC Greens call for immediate release of probe into Telus Health fee-based programEarlier this year, Dix asked the Medical Services Commission to look into whether the Telus Health LifePlus program has created disparity in patient access to critical services.HealthAug 9, 2022
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B.C.’s medical watchdog probing whether TELUS Health program creates ‘two-tiered’ health care"It's critical, I think, that medically necessary services go without user fees because to do otherwise is to have two-tiered health care," said Health Minister Adrian Dix.HealthJun 2, 2022
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‘He said I was too exposed’: B.C. woman says doctor refused treatment over what she was wearingIn a statement, TELUS Health said "we are aware of the situation and take it seriously. We're conducting a full investigation. The well-being of our patients is our top priority."HealthFeb 7, 2022
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Commissioner finds Babylon health app not consistent with privacy guidelinesAlberta's Privacy Commissioner has found that the Babylon by Telus Health app wasn't complying with the Health Information Act and Personal Information Protection Act.ConsumerJul 29, 2021
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Alberta privacy commissioner investigating Babylon health appA notice saying Clayton "launched investigations" into the app was posted on the OIPC website Tuesday.ConsumerApr 21, 2020
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Coronavirus: App lets Albertans meet with group of doctors through smartphonesAll physicians providing advice through phone, email and videoconferencing can bill for services using the health service code (HSC) 03.01AD.HealthMar 19, 2020
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