Alberta premier’s hospital reform plans raise concerns over access to services

Plans to reform health care in Alberta have raised concerns about potential reduced access to services such as abortion, medical assistance in dying, and in-vitro fertilization. The province’s premier has suggested the possibility of transferring the operation of more rural hospitals to the Catholic health authority, Covenant Health. This proposal has prompted discussion and debate about the potential implications for Alberta’s health care system. Global’s Heather Yourex-West reports.

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends sharing public policy plans at members-only UCP events
• Alberta Health Minister says AHS, Covenant Health hospital transfer plan isn’t ‘hard and fast’