EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 59 MIN
Patient Health Homes: What They Are and Why You Deserve One
from Shift: Conversations on Innovation and Improvement in Canadian Health Care
In this episode, Kyla sits down with Dr Ginger Ruddy, a family physician and consultant with the Saskatchewan Medical Association, to break down what a patient medical home actually is, why the traditional fee-for-service model is holding us back, and what the future of primary care could look like for every person in this province. From Swift Current's same-day access model to the barriers of union integration and funding gaps, this is a frank conversation about the shift that's already underway — and what it will take to get there for everyone.Also, tune in at the end for another Shift Shout Out where we highlight an innovation from a nurse practitioner in Toronto who is reducing falls in hospitals and long-term care facilities across Canada with her innovative technology. Resources· Crowfoot Family Practice, Calgary · Advancing Patient Medical Home: Insights from Swift Current · Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) — · Innovation Fund · HALO Article (October 2025)· UHN Inventor of the Year· HALO Website
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In this episode, Kyla sits down with Dr Ginger Ruddy, a family physician and consultant with the Saskatchewan Medical Association, to break down what a patient medical home actually is, why the traditional fee-for-service model is holding us back, and what the future of primary care could look like for every person in this province. From Swift Current's same-day access model to the barriers of union integration and funding gaps, this is a frank conversation about the shift that's already unde...
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