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A new report from Maple, titled Health on Hold, reveals that 50% of Canadians delay seeking medical advice due to barriers in accessing proactive healthcare. Based on a survey by the Angus Reid Forum, the report highlights that 81% of Canadians face obstacles, with many turning to search engines instead of consulting doctors.

The report underscores a critical need to transform Canada’s healthcare system, as lack of access to primary care is leading to costly interventions. Maple CEO Brett Belchetz emphasized that proactive care could improve outcomes and reduce healthcare strain by leveraging technology.

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Maple, Canada’s leading virtual healthcare platform, has joined forces with the government of Nova Scotia to provide free virtual care for all residents of the province.

VirtualCareNS, powered by Maple, can now be accessed via the YourHealthNS app. Originally designed to assist 145,000 Nova Scotians without a family doctor, the initiative showcases the importance of supporting healthcare access in Canada. Over 6.5 million Canadians lack primary care access.

By leveraging healthcare provider capacity, Maple’s virtual care platform addresses this pressing issue, with a partnership that promises to offer timely, high-quality care to all Nova Scotians.

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