How does the federal government initiate nation policies such as the Canada Health Act ?
Recommendation 5 – The Canada Health Act should be modernized and strengthened by : Confirming the principles of public administration , universality and accessibility , updating the principles of portability and comprehensiveness , and establishing a new principle of accountability ; Expanding insured health services beyond hospital and physician services to immediately include targeted home care services followed by prescription drugs in the longer term ; Clarifying coverage in terms of diagnostic services ; Including an effective dispute resolution process ; and Establishing a dedicated health transfer directly connected to the principles and conditions of the Canada Health Act .