--- title: "Arbol AI Blog: healthcare operations and regulation by market" description: "Practical guides, regulation and official figures for the people who run healthcare organizations: scheduling, no-shows, patient access and compliance,…" url: https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/ lang: en alternates: es: https://www.getarbol.com/blog/ --- # Healthcare news and guides. Market by market. Canada **Latest** Canada Pediatrics ## [Canada's Childhood Immunization Catch-Up Gap, and the Fix](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/childhood-immunisation-catchup-canada/) Alberta confirmed 2,008 measles cases in 2025, most unvaccinated. Here is what Canada's coverage data shows and how a practice closes the recall gap. Emilia Santander Aug 7, 2026 9 min read Read the article ## Just published United Kingdom Cardiology ### [Missed Blood Pressure Rechecks: The UK's Hypertension Follow-Up Gap](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/hypertension-follow-up-private-gp-uk/) Around 30% of people on a UK GP's hypertension register aren't managed to NICE's target, and recall keeps slipping in private and mixed-list practices. Veronica Tobon Aug 7, 2026 10 min read Ireland Pediatrics ### [Ireland's Immunisation Catch-Up Gap Is a Recall Problem, Not Refusal](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/childhood-immunisation-catchup-ireland/) HPSC data shows MMR uptake in Ireland still below the WHO target as measles cases rise across Europe, and the gap sits mostly in missed GP recall, not refusal. David Lara Aug 7, 2026 10 min read Australia Mental health ### [Telehealth Mental Health Demand in Australia Is Outpacing Intake](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/telehealth-mental-health-australia/) Telehealth use for psychology and psychiatry has climbed for years in Australia, and many clinics still can't answer the first call fast enough to capture it. Norbelys Chirinos Aug 7, 2026 10 min read Canada Optometry ### [Chain vs. Independent Optometrist in Canada: Who Books Faster?](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/optometry-chain-vs-independent-canada/) Comparing how Canadians actually book eye exams at big optical chains versus independent optometrists, and what the two-year recall gap really costs. David Lara Aug 6, 2026 11 min read United Kingdom Pediatrics ### [The UK's Vaccine Catch-Up Gap Is a Recall Problem, Not Refusal](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/childhood-immunisation-catchup-uk/) UKHSA data shows MMR coverage in England still below target as measles cases rise, and the gap sits mostly in missed GP recall for catch-up doses, not refusal. Emilia Santander Aug 6, 2026 9 min read Ireland Regulation ### [GMS Medical Card vs Private GP Visit in Ireland: An Honest Comparison](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/gms-vs-private-gp-ireland/) A fair look at how the GMS medical card and paying privately actually compare on cost, eligibility and access for GP care in Ireland right now. Samuel Giraldo Aug 6, 2026 10 min read ## Pick your market. Every health system has its own rules, acronyms and figures. [Every market and topic](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/markets/) - [United States 27 articles](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/market/united-states/) - [Australia 21 articles](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/market/australia/) - [United Kingdom 16 articles](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/market/united-kingdom/) - [Canada 15 articles](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/market/canada/) - [New Zealand 4 articles](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/market/new-zealand/) - [Ireland 3 articles](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/market/ireland/) - [English-speaking markets 7 articles](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/market/english-speaking-markets/) ## Practical guides. To fix something specific in your organization this week. Canada Mental health ### [Telehealth demand for mental health care is rising in Canada](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/telehealth-mental-health-canada/) More Canadians want virtual mental health appointments than ever, but many still can't get an intake call answered fast enough to book one. Norbelys Chirinos Aug 4, 2026 9 min read Australia Practice operations ### [GP Wait Times and Bulk Billing in Australia: What the Numbers Show](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/gp-wait-times-bulk-billing-australia/) Government bulk-billing numbers are climbing, but patients still wait weeks for a GP. Here is what practices can control while the system catches up. David Lara Aug 4, 2026 10 min read English-speaking markets Mental health ### [Telehealth Mental Health Demand Across English-Speaking Markets](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/telehealth-mental-health-anglo/) Telehealth demand for mental health care is climbing across Australia, Canada, the UK, New Zealand and the US, and intake often can't keep pace with it. Veronica Tobon Aug 4, 2026 11 min read English-speaking markets Practice operations ### [The After-Hours Call Gap Every English-Speaking Clinic Shares](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/after-hours-line-anglo-clinics/) Across Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK, clinics lose the same after-hours calls to voicemail, and callers book elsewhere instead of trying again. Emilia Santander Aug 3, 2026 10 min read ## All articles 1. Aug 6, 2026 Australia Pediatrics ### [Australia's Immunisation Gap Is a Recall Problem, Not Refusal](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/immunisation-catchup-australia/) AIR data shows Australian children slipping behind schedule while practices still rely on manual recall — here is how automated follow-up closes the gap. Veronica Tobon 10 min read 2. Aug 6, 2026 New Zealand Mental health ### [Telehealth Mental Health Demand in New Zealand Outpaces Intake](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/telehealth-mental-health-nz/) Referrals to New Zealand's mental health services rose again in 2024/25, but the wait to reach telehealth support runs longer than many people stay on hold. Tomas Giraldo 11 min read 3. Aug 5, 2026 New Zealand Pediatrics ### [The B4 School Check as a Catch-Up Window for Immunisation](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/b4-school-check-immunisation-catchup-nz/) How New Zealand's B4 School Check works as a practical chance to close childhood immunisation gaps, with a step-by-step follow-up protocol for providers. Emilia Santander 10 min read 4. Aug 5, 2026 Australia Dentistry ### [The Dental Recall Gap: Why Extras Patients Don't Come Back](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/dental-recall-private-health-australia/) Only 53% of Australians see a dentist yearly despite 54% holding extras cover — most practices have no system for calling patients back before recall lapses. Emilia Santander 10 min read 5. Aug 5, 2026 Canada Dentistry ### [The Six-Month Recall Gap Draining Private Dental Practices in Canada](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/dental-recall-private-canada/) Canadian patients with private dental insurance who miss their six-month recall rarely rebook themselves — what that costs a practice, and how to close it. Tomas Giraldo 10 min read ## Who writes. Every article carries a name. 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