Doctors call for strong oversight as Alberta works toward public-private practice model

Doctors call for strong oversight as Alberta works toward public-private practice model The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) is urging provincial authorities to establish stringent oversight mechanisms before any private clinics are allowed to operate in the province. The move comes as the Alberta government seeks to transition away from a single-provider model to one that includes both public and private sector services. The primary goal of this transition is to provide more choice for patients, while also addressing long wait times in the public system. According to the AMA, ensuring rob…