Surgical wait times still too long in Alberta, CIHI study says
Many Albertans needing surgeries such as hip and knee replacements aren't having the procedures done on time, according to a new study.
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Many Albertans needing surgeries such as hip and knee replacements aren't having the procedures done on time, according to a new study.
New Canadian Institute for Health Information data released
Patients in all provinces are waiting longer for hip and knee replacements, cancer surgeries and other priority procedures than before the COVID-19 pandemic, national data shows.
A new study by CIHI shows an 18 per cent increase in hip replacements nationwide in 2023, compared to 2019. But, only 66 per cent of patients received the surgery in a timely way.
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