When a proposal was made in New Brunswick for a privately-run rehabilitation centre, the media turned to AIMS for comment. Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explained some of the advantages of privately run centres within the public health care system.
The Maryland Public Policy Institute turned to AIMS first, when it sought expert analysis of a proposal for state-wide universal health care in its state. The resulting collaboration is this paper, jointly published by both public policy think tanks.
Canadian and US Think Tanks Release Joint Evaluation on Universal Health Care in Maryland
In this front page story, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains that New Brunswick's plan to change the way it funds hospitals is a step in the right direction. However, he questions the assertion that 'fee for service' concept won't work for small, rural hospitals.
The Stockholm Network turned to AIMS Sernior Fellow Brian Ferguson for expert commentary on the presecription drug re-importation issue facing the United States.
When the New Brunswick government announced it was spending an additional $154-million on health care, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill suggested governments need to get a handle on how they are spending health care dollars before adding to the pot.
When New Brunswick announced its structural changes to improve health care service in the province, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill was quick to point out that more than cosmetic changes are needed for real reform and improvement.
AIMS President Brian Lee Crowley highlights the problems of drug re-importation schemes ... and Europe's hypocrisy in condemning American plans to do so.
AIMS Founding President Brian Lee Crowley is joining the ground-breaking Galen Institute, based in Washington, DC. Crowley is visiting senior fellow and will advance the Galen Institute's work on public policy using the Canadian health care experience to shed light on the US policy debate.
New Brunswick has announced it is replacing its eight health care authorities with two. AIMS acting President Charles Cirtwill welcomes the move as the new structure provides better ccountability and transparency.