Edmonton Journal
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Jul 27, 2026
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Alberta allowing patients to self-refer, pay out of pocket for preventative health testing
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Alberta allowing patients to self-refer, pay out of pocket for preventative health testing
The government said giving people the option to pay for some private tests is necessary to reduce wait times and diagnose illnesses sooner
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