Josie Osborne
Josie Osborne is a Canadian politician and member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), currently serving as the Health Minister of British Columbia. She has been vocal about addressing issues within the healthcare system, particularly concerning the integrity of pharmacies. In recent news, she condemned the alleged kickback scheme involving pharmacies in B.C. and emphasized the government's commitment to tackling such misconduct while acknowledging the serious implications of the investigations.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 5.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 76,358 | $1,700,000 | 3,416$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,005,238 | 76,358 | $1,700,000 | 3,416$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Health Minister Josie Osborne said at the time that the province would restore the requirement for witnessed ingestion to reduce the likelihood of diversion.
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Canada:
B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne said the province is working on a long-term solution.
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Canada:
Health Minister Josie Osborne provided figures released by the legislature this past summer regarding patients on extended leave in B.C.
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Canada:
Josie Osborne is the Health Minister who tried to reassure worried patients that obstetrical services will still be available despite the resignations of the seven specialists.
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Canada:
Josie Osborne is the Health Minister who commented on the OB/GYN resignations at the Kamloops hospital.
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Canada:
B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne is seeking to assure patients that obstetrical services will still be available after all seven specialists at a Kamloops hospital tendered their resignation.
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Canada:
Josie Osborne is the B.C. Health Minister involved in directing the health authority to balance its budget.
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Canada:
B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne reinstated the funding for Charleigh Pollock's drug treatment.
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Canada:
British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne is apologizing to the family of a 10-year-old girl with a rare disease after a public fight over the province’s decision to cut off paying for her medication.
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Canada:
B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne said Thursday that she has reinstated the funding for Charleigh Pollock.
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