Corporatization of primary care underway in Canada. This follows ⁦ @TELUSHealth⁩ & ⁦ @wellhealthcorp⁩.

Can corps deliver quality care that is relational, longitudinal, comprehensive, coordinated & community-based? No.

#cdnpoli #onpoli #bcpoli https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/08/12/shoppers-drug-mart-to-test-three-medical-clinics-in-toronto-area-this-year.html

Big concern is biz model where corporations integrate clinical services w/ pharmacy biz in order to increase profits derived from (over)prescribing—& use their (new) MDs to push pills. This erosion of clinical autonomy not always explicit, but it’s real. #cdnpoli #onpoli #bcpoli

Once corporations have access to personal health data, much easier to engage in direct-to-patient marketing via their medical clinics. It’s a brilliant business strategy when your #1 priority is shareholder profit. It’s an unregulated area that demands urgent attention. #cdnpoli