Alberta Health Minister delays finalizing new doctor compensation contract, citing budget concerns.

Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced that finalizing a new compensation contract for doctors requires more work. Current doctor pay has increased faster than inflation and population growth, risking a budget overrun of $6.7 billion. While the Alberta Medical Association claims delays endanger patient care and threaten physician retention, LaGrange asserts the government aims to implement the new deal this fall, pending Treasury Board approval.

September 25, 2024
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