B.C. health minister releasing details of alleged violations of Medicare Protection Act

B.C.’s health minister will hold a media briefing Wednesday morning to respond to the Medical Services Commission review of alleged violations of the Medicare Protection Act.

Adrian Dix is due to speak from the press theatre of the legislature in Victoria starting at 10:45 a.m. PT.

CBC News will livestream the news conference.

The Ministry of Health hasn’t provided details about exactly what Dix is to present, but the premier’s office said it involves Telus Health’s LifePlus program.

It’s one several reviews and injunctions involving the Medical Services Commission (MSC) and health-care providers alleged to have breached the act over charging extra fees that may be construed as giving priority access to services or providing

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