AMA warns that healthcare system jeopardized without timely approval of new doctor payment model.
The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) warns that delays in implementing a new payment model for doctors could jeopardize the healthcare system. Despite a deal being ready and a promise from Premier Danielle Smith for a September rollout, approval from the Treasury Board is still pending. AMA President Dr. Shelley Duggan highlights that the influx of patients and clinic closures are straining resources. The government has pledged financial support but lacks a timeline for the new model's implementation.
September 23, 2024
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