2026-01-19 from hospitalnews.com
The Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) welcomes findings from the 2025 OurCare National Survey, which demonstrate meaningful improvements in Canadians’ access to primary care, with Nurse Practitioners (NPs) playing an increasingly vital role in meeting the healthcare needs of communities across the country.
The comprehensive survey of over 16,000 Canadians reveals that 81% of respondents now report having an NP or family doctor, up from 77% in 2022. An additional 1.4% receive care from primary care teams known for providing ongoing care. These gains represent approximately 600,000 fewer people without access to regular primary care compared to three years ago.
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