Alberta Health Care
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Alberta government closing in on new deal to pay family doctorsThe Alberta government says it's closing in on a new deal for family doctor pay, but a physicians' group says it must include those with small patient rosters.HealthApr 17
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‘More barriers’: Dentists raising questions on federal dental planThe Alberta Dental Association believes when the plan is operational, it could create more red tape and if not all dentists participate, it may be harder for patients to find care.HealthMar 29
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No money in Alberta budget 2024 for new south Edmonton hospitalThe province estimates the project would now cost $5 billion. That was deemed too much, so the money is being spread out across other health projects.HealthMar 1
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Spring session of Alberta legislature begins as UCP prepares to release budgetPremier Danielle Smith's government is planning to dismantle Alberta Health Services and has indicated legislation is coming to begin the process.PoliticsFeb 28
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61% of family physicians in Alberta considering leaving provincial health-care system: ReportThe report suggested approximately 91 per cent of the 1,375 family doctors surveyed are concerned about the financial viability of their practices.HealthJan 23
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Alberta introducing more internationally educated health care workers to workforceInternationally educated health care workers' credentials are not often recognized when they come to Canada. A NorQuest College program is helping get them back into the workforce.HealthJan 21
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Concerns raised after temporary barriers put up in Red Deer emergency roomConcerns are being raised after long wait times and delays were reported various emergency rooms across the province over the weekend.HealthJan 8
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Alberta third province to sign health-care funding deal with OttawaAlberta has signed a $1.06 billion, three-year deal with the federal government to help fund improvements to the province's health-care system.HealthDec 21, 2023
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Leaked documents reveal Alberta’s plan to dismantle AHS, possibly sell off care homesUnder the new organization, AHS would become one of four agencies that oversee health care tied not to geographic regions, as is currently the case, but to service delivery.HealthNov 7, 2023
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Alberta doctors ‘trepidatious’ about changes to already fragile health care systemThe new president of the Alberta Medical Association says doctors are worried about the ongoing crisis in family medicine and the strain on hospitals due to staffing challenges.HealthNov 2, 2023
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