Alberta Moves Toward Dual Health-Care Delivery Model
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, Matt Jones, unveiled the province’s latest plans to improve health care at a Friday news conference in Calgary. Alberta is preparing to reshape its health-care system by allowing doctors to deliver both public and private services. The provincial government recently announced legislative changes that would enable residents to privately pay for diagnostic, screening, and preventative services, while still accessing publicly funded care through Alberta Health Services. What the Plan Means Expanded Choice for Patients : Albertans could soon choose between publicly funded tests and privately purchased services, giving them more flexibility in how they access care. Private Sector Involvement : The plan opens the door for private clinics and providers to deliver services such as MRIs, blood tests, and other preventative screenings. Public System Impact : Critics warn that this shift may strai...
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