TORONTO - s4story -- Healthcare delays are no longer just an inconvenience—they've become a foundational risk to wellbeing and financial stability.

In her new book, Off the Waitlist: A Practical Strategy for Canadians Who Can't Afford to Wait, licensed risk management consultant and author Ingrid Gahsner reframes timely access to care as a critical new risk that must be planned for—just like disability, income loss, or retirement. She introduces a proactive framework to help Canadians understand why delays happen, what can (and can't) be done about them, and how to create a plan focused on outcomes before crisis strikes and decisions are made under pressure.

"Most Canadians still believe universal care guarantees timely access—but it doesn't," says Gahsner. "When care is delayed, health, finances, and stability all decline together. Planning for access, not just coverage, is now the foundation of every secure plan."

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With median wait times now exceeding 30 weeks, according to the Fraser Institute, Gahsner argues that access itself has become a foundational risk—one capable of disrupting every other plan without foresight. Drawing on decades of experience in risk consulting, she outlines the current and future realities of accessing care in Canada, clarifies the truth about private medical options, and provides ethical, practical strategies for
achieving faster access—from private diagnostics and international treatment solutions to structured healthcare access planning.

Written in clear, accessible language, Off the Waitlist bridges the gap between healthcare and planning, offering readers a realistic, non-political roadmap to stay informed, protected, and in control.

Off the Waitlist: A Practical Strategy for Canadians Who Can't Afford to Wait is available now on https://www.amazon.ca/ (ISBN: 978-1069774002).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ingrid Gahsner is a licensed risk management consultant and author who has pioneered the recognition of access to healthcare as a measurable personal risk for Canadians. As the founder of IMI Canada, she helps clients protect both health and wealth through proactive healthcare access planning. Her work empowers Canadians to reclaim control over their medical care—because hope is not a strategy.