Healthcare spending is a crucial aspect of public policy and quality of life in Canada and the expenditure per person varies significantly across provinces, says new research from a group of personal injury lawyers. “The research has revealed the Canadian provinces and territories spending the most money on healthcare per person each year, with Alberta ranking eighth.”
Data was analyzed from the Canadian Institute for Health Information to determine how much each of the provinces and territories spend on healthcare per person in a year, taking into consideration the costs of both public and private healthcare.
Alberta spends an estimated $9,041 per person. “While it has a large population, which can strain the healthcare system, the province is efficient with preventative care measures and advanced technology.”
Taking the top spot is Nunavut, spending an estimated $23,652 annually per person on both public and private healthcare. In second place is the Northwest Territories, with an estimated yearly healthcare spend of $21,750 per person.
According to the report, it’s fascinating to see which provinces are spending the most on healthcare. “Factors such as population size, geographic location and the prevalence of chronic diseases likely play significant roles in these differences. On top of that, differences in health policies between provinces, the efficiency of healthcare systems and the emphasis on preventive care can also have an impact on overall cost.”
Understanding these differences and the reasons for them, the report adds, can help policymakers tailor more effective healthcare solutions across the country.
