Ann Silversides

Contributor

Ann is a journalist and specializes in health policy, writing and editing for a variety of health research institutes, associations and labour unions.

25 Contributions

Jul 18, 2013

by Ann Silversides Roger Palmer Andreas Laupacis

The controversy over “pay-at-risk” for hospital executives

Jul 11, 2013

by Ann Silversides Joshua Tepper

How much interaction should medical students have with industry?

Jun 13, 2013

by Robert Bear Ann Silversides Andreas Laupacis

Providing emotional care for patients in a technology-driven health system

Jun 6, 2013

by Ann Silversides Irfan Dhalla Verna Yiu

Access to expensive drugs: greater demand, improved transparency

May 16, 2013

by Ann Silversides Joshua Tepper

Maternity services disappearing in rural Canada

May 9, 2013

by Ann Silversides Terrence Sullivan Christopher Doig

Canadian diabetes strategies under fire as diabetes rates continue to rise

Apr 25, 2013

by Ann Silversides Terrence Sullivan

Groundbreaking Canadian cohort studies aim to shed light on risk factors for cancer, chronic diseases

Apr 18, 2013

by Ann Silversides Andreas Laupacis

Interpretation services in health care

Apr 4, 2013

by Ann Silversides Mike Tierney

Retail pharmacy evolution beset by implementation challenges

Mar 21, 2013

by Ann Silversides Irfan Dhalla

Toronto casino would mean more problem gamblers, more “individual disasters”

Mar 7, 2013

by Ann Silversides Terrence Sullivan

Canadian alcohol pricing research makes waves abroad, not so much at home

Feb 28, 2013

by Ann Silversides Andreas Laupacis

Health Links: Ontario’s bid to provide more efficient and effective care for its sickest citizens

Feb 14, 2013

by Ann Silversides Joshua Tepper

Hospitals begin to recognize social media’s potential to improve patient experience

Jan 24, 2013

by Ann Silversides Terrence Sullivan

Hospital crowding: despite strains, Ontario hospitals aren’t lobbying for more beds

Jan 17, 2013

by Ann Silversides Irfan Dhalla

“Chronic blindness” to health impact of alcohol policies

Dec 13, 2012

by Ann Silversides Andreas Laupacis

COPD outreach program pays dividends in reduced hospital costs, improved quality of life

Dec 6, 2012

by Ann Silversides Mike Tierney

Changes called for as 1% of population accounts for 1/3 of health care spending

Nov 1, 2012

by Ann Silversides Mary Ferguson-Paré

Expert advice for Ontario Ombudsman on his bid for jurisdiction over hospitals and long term care facilities

Oct 25, 2012

by Ann Silversides Irfan Dhalla

Oakville clinic sets an example for quality and accountability in primary care

Oct 18, 2012

by Ann Silversides Terrence Sullivan