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Canada· TorontoOntario to allow over-the-counter sales of hearing aids
The Ontario government plans to permit the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids for individuals with mild hearing loss, as part of upcoming legislative changes.
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Access to affordable healthcare, including medical devices, is a significant policy discussion in Canada. Provincial governments are responsible for healthcare delivery, leading to varied approaches in addressing public health needs and consumer access to health-related products.
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Ontario to allow over-the-counter sales of hearing aids
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Reporting on the proposed policy change in Ontario to make hearing aids more accessible by allowing over-the-counter sales.
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