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Alberta’s government is delivering on a commitment to provide funding to help family doctors with their administrative costs so they can devote more time to seeing patients.

Nearly two years after receiving Royal Assent, the Government of Alberta proclaimed the Electricity Statutes Modernizing Albertas Electricity Grid Amendment Act the Act on March 6, 2024. The Act, formerly Bill 22, received Royal Assent May 31, 2022, but proclamation was delayed until the related regulations were developed and came into force. The Act amends key legislation including the Alberta Utilities Commission Act, the Electric Utilities Act and the Hydro and Electric Energy Act. Important ...

The cost of refocusing Alberta Health Services is estimated $85 million over two years: $15 million in 2023-2024, $70 million in 2024-2025.

The cost of refocusing Alberta Health Services is estimated $85 million over two years: $15 million in 2023-2024, $70 million in 2024-2025.

Family doctors will soon receive additional payments to help manage an increasing number of patients.  

Doctors are unhappy, according to new Alberta Medical Association survey

Experts in the field say the new organization could help address a list of problems with primary health services

Alberta’s Opposition NDP continues to call for more public accountability from the UCP after a year it says was often marked by a lack of meaningful action and transparency in health care.

Alberta’s Opposition NDP continues to call for more public accountability from the UCP after a year it says was often marked by a lack of meaningful action and transparency in health care.

David Shepherd, Opposition NDP health critic said the UCP is offering less information to Albertans as hospitals remain under pressure