Nurse practitioners in Northern Alberta open independent clinics to boost primary care access.

Four nurse practitioners have opened independent clinics in Northern Alberta towns, part of a provincial program launched in April to increase primary care access. Since its launch, 56 of 67 applications have been approved, with 33 nurse practitioners now serving up to 30,000 patients. The program allows nurse practitioners to operate their own clinics, offering after-hours care and handling at least 900 patients, with compensation similar to fee-for-service doctors.

November 27, 2024
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