Doctors concerned as Alberta moves to fast‑track medical tests without referrals
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Doctors concerned as Alberta moves to fast‑track medical tests without referrals
By Quinn Ohler Global News
Posted May 7, 2026 7:22 pm
Updated May 8, 2026 11:01 am
6 min read
The Alberta Medical Association is concerned with the province's plan to expand access to self-referred private medical testing, warning it could add to backlogs and increase costs through unnecessary follow-up procedures. The Alberta government says details of the plan will be clarified in forthcoming regulations. Quinn Ohler has more on a new campaign by the AMA. – May 7, 2026
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