The New Brunswick government connected 6,768 more people to primary care providers last month. This update brings the total number of residents with a family doctor or nurse practitioner to 626,122.
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For residents in Saint John and across the province, this means better access to essential medical services. Premier Susan Holt says improving access to primary care and delivering care close to home remains the top priority for the government.
“We are committed to showing New Brunswickers the progress being made in real time, ensuring people have confidence that their health care system is moving in the right direction,” Holt said in a recent news release.
By the Numbers
As of October 30, 70.9 percent of New Brunswickers have a primary care provider. This represents a 0.7 percent increase from previous figures. Out of 882,821 medicare registrants in the province, 626,122 now have a dedicated medical professional.
New Dashboard Coming Soon
The province plans to launch a public patient attachment dashboard in the coming months. This tool will allow you to track medical progress and see real time updates on primary care access in your community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many New Brunswickers recently gained access to a primary care provider?
The province connected 6,768 people to a family doctor or nurse practitioner last month.
What percentage of residents currently have a primary care provider?
As of October 30, 70.9 percent of New Brunswick medicare registrants have a primary care provider.
How will the government track this progress publicly?
The province will launch a public patient attachment dashboard in the coming months to provide real time updates.
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