2026-06-19 from here
Starting this fall, the Alberta government plans to allow approved doctors to work in both the public and private health care systems in the province.
The announcement about the launch of the “dual practice model” was made Thursday by Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, who says the status quo is not working because too many Albertans are waiting in the queue too long to get surgery.
The procedures that will be eligible under the new model include hip and knee replacements, orthopedic procedures, cataract surgery, select ear, nose and throat surgeries, dermatology, plastic surgery and gynecological surgeries.
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