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flag Alberta passes Bill 11 to let specialists work in both public and private sectors to cut waits, with safeguards and no cost for essential care.

flag Alberta has introduced Bill 11, allowing surgeons and certain specialists to work in both public and private settings to reduce wait times and improve recruitment, while maintaining public funding for emergency, cancer, and life-threatening care. flag The bill includes safeguards like minimum public practice hours and restrictions on private work during shortages, with private procedures not covered by public funds. flag It also shifts primary responsibility for drug coverage to private or employer plans, with Alberta as the "payor of last resort," potentially saving millions. flag Health card renewals and personal health numbers on driver’s licences are also proposed. flag Critics warn of risks to equity and public system strain, while the government says the model aligns with international systems and ensures no out-of-pocket costs for essential care.

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