Danyaal Raza

Jan 21, 2025 | healthydebate.ca | Maddi Dellplain |Danyaal Raza

The federal government’s long-awaited Interpretation Letter of the Canada Health Act (CHA), released earlier this month, missed a significant opportunity to modernize medicare. Passed in 1984, the CHA provides the legislative framework for the universal aspects of our health-care system. Though it is a remarkably resilient Act of Parliament, re-interpretations are nonetheless needed to reflect the changing landscape of health care.

Jul 23, 2024 | healthydebate.ca | Maddi Dellplain |Danyaal Raza

Around the world, private equity firms have become more active in owning health-care companies. In Canada, they own long-term care facilities and increasing numbers of for-profit surgical centres. The largest national network of independent surgical centres – made up of 53 operating rooms spread across 14 cities in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and B.C. – are owned by a single private equity firm, nearly a monopoly.

Apr 9, 2024 | thestar.com | Danyaal Raza

Private equity investment firms exist to make money for their investors. It’s their job. Over the past decade, private equity firms around the world have increasingly invested in the health care industry, including Canada’s long-term care sector and a growing number of private for-profit surgical centres. Private equity firms are investment management companies.

Mar 8, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com | Jane Philpott |Danyaal Raza