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Mar 1, 20232 min read

Canada’s health care deal: A look at the numbers and the provinces on board so far

The federal government is injecting tens of billions of dollars into Canada’s struggling health care systems, but before they can acquire...

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Jan 29, 20202 min read

Health-care tweaks delayed as pay talks continue between doctors and province

New fees for elderly drivers who need a medical exam and proposed limits on "good faith" treatment for uninsured patients have been...

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Dec 10, 20191 min read

Doctor says Alberta's proposed funding changes will result in '10-minute medicine'

Dr. Matt Henschke is asking the health minister not to proceed with planned policy changes Proposed changes to family medicine in Alberta...

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Dec 9, 20191 min read

Alternate payment model is saving province millions at two Alberta clinics

HQCA studied 10 years' worth of data at two clinics that offer team-based model of care. A new report by the Health Quality Council of...

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Dec 2, 20191 min read

Notes from the Dome: Lower fees for family doctors, sitting's end in sight

Family doctors would bear the disproportionate burden of changes to doctor pay, according to a proposal the provincial government has...

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Nov 29, 20191 min read

'My biggest fear is people falling through the cracks':

Doctors sound alarm about proposed billing changes Alberta government proposing changing regulations around doctor billing, complex care...

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Oct 29, 20191 min read

Alberta doctors call proposed new pay plan cynical and heavy-handed

Bill violates 'the sanctity of contracts,' allowing government to unilaterally cancel them Alberta's doctors say proposed changes to...

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