N.B. government lacks evidence collaborative-care clinics reach those in need: report

New Brunswick’s auditor general, Paul Martin, has released a report finding that the provincial government lacks evidence to demonstrate that its collaborative-care clinics are effectively reaching populations most in need of primary care. The audit reveals that the government failed to conduct a provincial assessment of community needs to inform the expansion of these clinics.

As a result, officials cannot confirm if the clinics are strategically placed to address gaps in healthcare access. The findings highlight a significant oversight in the planning and implementation of the province's primary care strategy, raising questions about the efficacy of the current expansion model.