2026-04-13 from cbc.ca

Albertans could soon pay out of pocket to get private diagnostic testing, without a doctor’s referral.

Bill 29, if passed, would allow Albertans to self-refer to private clinics later this year. Primary and Preventative Health Services Minister Adriana LaGrange said it will free up the public system and help identify medical conditions early. 

“It's about giving Albertans more control over their health while maintaining the strong public health-care system that we all rely on,” LaGrange said at a news conference Monday.

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