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Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 10:21 pm permalink

Patients in Ontario are facing unexpected charges at private clinics, prompting the Ontario Health Coalition to file formal complaints with the Ford government. The group alleges that billing practices—including extra fees for procedures like cataract surgery—burden patients unnecessarily while undermining the province’s commitment to accessible health care.

Patients charged illegal fees in private clinics: Ontario Health Coalition

7 hrs / citynews

Cataract billing by private clinics is subject of complaints by health-care group against Ontario and Ottawa

12 hrs / thestar

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