In Canada, the forecast for curative care bed days per capita remains steady at 0.6 days from 2024 through 2028. This consistent value reflects stability in healthcare usage, assuming population and healthcare delivery remain constant. In 2023, the actual value was also 0.6 days, indicating no year-on-year variation.
- Review and improvement of healthcare efficiency may help maintain or reduce bed day usage.
- Monitoring demographic shifts, such as an aging population, which could affect healthcare demand.
- Technological advancements in out-patient and at-home care that may reduce the need for in-patient bed days.
