Minister_of_Health_and_Public_Welfare_(Manitoba)

Manitoba Health

Manitoba Health

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Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long–Term Care (formerly Health, and Seniors Care, MHSC; also known as Manitoba Health) is the department of the Government of Manitoba that is responsible for leading the development of policy and publicly administered health system planning in the province of Manitoba; the overall funding, performance requirements, oversight, and accountability within the system; promoting prevention and positive health practices; and administering other non-devolved health services in the province.[1]

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The department operates under the Minister of Health, who has been Uzoma Asagwara as of October 2023.[1] The Chief Provincial Public Health Officer, Brent Roussin (current as of 2021), serves under the Minister and Deputy Minister of Health.[2][3]

The department is the authoritative agency in the province regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba.[3]

Overview

Manitoba Health funds a social program that is delivered partially by the department and partially through grant agencies, arm's-length service delivery organizations (SDOs), independent physicians, or other service providers paid via fee-for-service or alternate means. Most direct services are delivered through the Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) and other health care organizations.[1][4] Manitoba Health, on the other hand, directly delivers only a small portion of the program itself, particularly managing the direct operations of Selkirk Mental Health Centre, Cadham Provincial Laboratory, and 3 northern nursing stations. The department also administers such non-devolved health services as Pharmacare, insured benefits, fee-for-service physician services, etc. The ultimate result is an intricate combination of insured benefits, funded services provided via public institutions—ranging from community-based primary care to third-party teaching hospitals—and publicly regulated but privately provided services, such as for-profit personal care homes.[1][4]

Manitoba Health also plays a role in policy, planning, funding, and oversight that ensures that SDOs (e.g., RHA, CancerCare Manitoba, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, and over 100 primarily non-profit organizations) are accountable to provide high-quality services at a reasonable cost.[4]

Minister of Health

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The Minister of Health is the cabinet minister responsible for Manitoba Health, guided by the Public Health Act of Manitoba.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    "About the Department. Health, Seniors and Active Living. Winnipeg, MB: Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 2021 January 11.
  2. [2]
    "MANITOBA HEALTH, SENIORS AND ACTIVE LIVING ORGANIZATION CHART." Government of Manitoba. 2020 April 1.
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    "The Public Health Act." The Manitoba Gazette 149(17). 2020 April 22.
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    "Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living Annual Report 2019-2020."
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    "MLA Biographies - Deceased". The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
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    "MLA Biographies - Living". The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
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    "Ministers change duties, one new face after Tory cabinet shuffle". Winnipeg Sun. August 1, 2018. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
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    "A breakdown of provincial cabinet changes". Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
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