Healthcare was one of the main concerns for Quebecers ahead of the recent provincial election. If they were hoping a new government would bring in big changes it looks like they may be disappointed.
New provincial Health Minister Danielle McCann has plans to fix the network, but in an interview with the CBC said many of the reforms implemented by her predecessor, Gaétan Barrette will be left untouched.
Instead, the former head of Montreal's regional health agency said she would look to make the healthcare system more efficient by promising to cut administrative costs.
McCann told the public broadcaster no services will be cut, but the costs will drop by better organizing several aspects of the networks administration, ultimately improving the volume of services offered to patients.
Part of the plan will be splitting up front-line care among doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. McCann added the goal is to make sure people with a common cold or other minor health issues don't continue to clog up emergency rooms.
According to McCann, the CAQ government could look toward the private health network for help getting the system under control.
She added regardless of what changes are made, the goal is to strengthen the public system so that it can continue to help, and better serve, Quebecers.