| Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat - News Release Ref: 850-083/016 (772 words) |
 | Premiers pointed out that the current health care system was designed some 40 years ago on the understanding that it would be cost-shared on a 50-50 basis between the federal government and the provincial/territorial governments. |
| Premiers concluded that this must be undertaken promptly so as to provide meaningful input into the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada, and to ensure that the Royal Commission's report adequately reflects the challenges and opportunities for renewing health care services that the provinces/territories have identified and intend to pursue. |
| Premiers concluded that provinces and territories should utilise a common approach for approval of coverage for new drugs, for determination of cost-benefit of new drugs, and appropriate utilization and cost-benefits of drugs, and in the determination of the scope of practice amongst health professions. |
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