What is the SE/M ratio and why should social services care?

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How do we measure whether government spending truly aligns with our communities’ health needs? In British Columbia, one of the simplest and most powerful answers is the SE/M ratio — a key performance indicator that compares Social and Education spending (SE) to Medical spending (M).  It is a tool that is gaining traction with resea ...Read More

Why social services are the future of health care in B.C.

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We are overdue for a shift. For years, governments in British Columbia and across Canada have increased spending on medical care in hopes of improving health outcomes. But the results have been mixed at best — and the cost continues to rise. Despite record numbers of physicians per capita, people are still waiting for care, and our c ...Read More