Primary care: Reports and releases

​Discover how primary health care in Canada compares with 9 peer countries surveyed. Topics covered include access to care and care coordination from the perspective of family doctors. 

This infographic highlights how Canada compares with 9 other countries on access to care in the 2022 Commonwealth Fund survey of primary care physicians.

​The 2022 Commonwealth Fund survey polled family doctors in Canada and 9 other developed countries and provides insight into the current gaps and improvements in primary care.

This infographic highlights how Canada compares with 9 other countries on coordination of care in the 2022 Commonwealth Fund survey of primary care physicians.

​​Learn about use of physician services by patients with a diagnosis of anxiety or depression, corresponding physician payments and the impact of the rapid implementation of virtual care.

​A breakdown by profession of the supply and distribution of health care professionals in Canada, including changes over time and interjurisdictional migration.

​The most recent data showing various impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care providers.

​Expanding on the 2017 report, this follow-up from CIHI and Choosing Wisely Canada examines progress on the overuse of 12 tests and treatments and offers insights for continued improvements.

​Expanding on our 2017 report, this follow-up from CIHI and Choosing Wisely Canada examines progress on overuse of 12 tests and treatments and provides insights for continued improvements.

​​The 2021 Commonwealth Fund survey results focus on the views and experiences of adults age 65 and older in 11 countries, including Canada.