Steve Morgan

UBC experts on B.C. Supreme Court ruling against legalizing private health care

B.C. Supreme Court has ruled against legalizing private healthcare today following a landmark trial that lasted three-and-a-half years and involved more than 100 witnesses.

Sep 10, 2020

UBC experts on federal government announcement on drug pricing changes

UBC experts on federal government announcement on drug pricing changes

The federal government has announced changes to drug prices in a step towards national Pharmacare.

Aug 9, 2019

NDP pharmacare plan sets a new standard

The Star mentioned Steve Morgan, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health, in an article about national pharmacare.

Apr 8, 2019

Pharmacare panel offers no prescription for how the new program would work

The Globe and Mail mentioned Steve Morgan, a health economist at UBC, in an article about the government’s report on pharmacare.

Mar 11, 2019

Pharmacare advisor denies eight-page interim report a deflection from Butts testimony

The National Post spoke to Steve Morgan, a professor of health policy at UBC, in an article about claims that a report on pharmacare was being used to deflect attention away […]

Mar 7, 2019

Are low-priced drugs becoming an endangered species?

CBC’s Second Opinion spoke to Steve Morgan, a health economist at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, about the increased use of patented drugs.

Feb 27, 2019

Singh unveiled his Pharmacare plan today. A UBC expert says it could save us billions

Burnaby Now spoke to Steve Morgan, a professor at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, about the Pharmacare plan unveiled by Jagmeet Singh.

Feb 7, 2019

Elliott refuses to say whether Ontario government will expand private delivery of health-care services

The Globe and Mail mentioned Steve Morgan, a health economist at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, in an article about the privatization of health-care services.

Feb 4, 2019

B.C. reduces or eliminates PharmaCare deductibles for many low-income families

The Vancouver Sun mentioned a study by UBC’s Centre for Health Services and Policy Research director Steve Morgan, which found that B.C. seniors were poorly served by income-based PharmaCare coverage. […]

Jan 7, 2019

Ontario to examine pharmaceutical firms’ payments to doctors

Steve Morgan, a public health professor at UBC, spoke to the Globe and Mail for an article about pharmaceutical firms paying doctors. He discussed the potential for a conflict of […]

Oct 23, 2018

A lesson for Canada: Quebec pharmacare system creates winners and losers

A lesson for Canada: Quebec pharmacare system creates winners and losers

Quebec spends $200 more per person than the rest of Canada to provide prescription drug coverage to everyone in the province, finds new research that could inform plans for a nationwide universal drug plan.

Oct 10, 2017

Universal public coverage of essential medicines would improve access, save billions

Universal public coverage of essential medicines would improve access, save billions

Publicly funding essential medicines could cover the cost of nearly half of all prescriptions in Canada, removing financial barriers for Canadians while saving $3 billion per year.

Feb 27, 2017

Canada spends over $400 million on medicine that harms seniors

Canada spends over $400 million on medicine that harms seniors

Canada spends more than $400 million annually on drugs prescribed to seniors even though the medicines should be avoided for older patients, according to new UBC research.

Jun 22, 2016

Elderly women more likely to be overprescribed prescription drugs: UBC study

Elderly women more likely to be overprescribed prescription drugs: UBC study

Nearly one in three B.C. women over age 65 received inappropriate prescription medicines in 2013, according to a UBC study.

May 5, 2016

Opioid overdoses linked to higher prescription rates in B.C.

Opioid overdoses linked to higher prescription rates in B.C.

Strong painkillers known as prescription opioids appear to be overprescribed in some regions of B.C., resulting in higher rates of overdose and death, according to a new study from UBC.

Oct 28, 2015

Universal public drug coverage would save Canada billions

Universal public drug coverage would save Canada billions

Canada could save $7.3 billion annually with universal public coverage of medically necessary prescription drugs.

Mar 16, 2015

Universal prescription drug coverage more cost-effective, improves seniors’ health outcomes: study

Universal prescription drug coverage more cost-effective, improves seniors’ health outcomes: study

Universal prescription drug coverage would ensure better access, equity and efficiency for seniors, says a study by UBC researchers.

Dec 3, 2014

Canadian Rx atlas maps billions in savings – for now

Canadian Rx atlas maps billions in savings – for now

Canadians are spending less on prescription drugs, according to the latest edition of the Canadian Rx Atlas, but UBC health economists predict the break will be short-lived.

Dec 12, 2013

Canada loses out on drug pricing: UBC study

Health systems worldwide are increasingly negotiating secret price rebates from pharmaceutical companies and Canadians risk losing out on the deal.

Apr 8, 2013