Ontario MOH capitulates to a mother's demand for OHIP $60,000/year payment for KALYDECO for 13y daughter.

Toronto Star: Mrs Beth VANSTONE's  media activity and personal visits to the Ontario Legislative assemblyshamed the Ministry of Health to agree to pay $60,000/year for IVACAFTOR (Kalydeco) to treat Cystic Fibrosis of 13y daughter.. The real cost is $300,000/year.. Mr VANSTONE's private insurance pays 50%; Boston VERTEX Pharm.Inc discounts 30%.. Thjs shows the importance in Ontario of PRIVATE insurance and persistence against OHIP "guidelines".