The transition from AISH to ADAP is happening in July. In this article, Michael Franklin explains what this means to many Albertans.
“‘When we move onto ADAP, what’s going to happen is that ADAP clients are now going to be $725 below the poverty line. It’s going to push people deeper into poverty.'”
In September, Alberta will be going to a dual practice medical model. This will allow doctors to bill surgeries to both public and private systems. The claim is that this dual system will reduce surgical wait times for patients. Will it?
If you have not read Stephen Hunt’s article, you may wish to do so.
The law firm Goldblatt Partners describes the changes introduced by Bill 11 as “the most extensive privatization of payment for medically required physician services since the Canada Health Act’s enactment in 1984.”
They add that it “permits queue-jumping and creates a parallel private pathway for the provisions of medically necessary care to insured residents of Alberta, contrary to the core objectives and provisions of the Canada Health Act.”
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“The Martin Family Legacy Garden hopes to create a sense of belonging for all who join the space, keeping inclusivity and support at the forefront. The hope is that the park will act as an inspiration for other projects by promoting thoughtful design and accessibility.”
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What are you doing on Sunday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m.? If you live in Cochrane or area, please consider joining Dr. Parks in a conversation about healthcare.
https://www.friendsofmedicare.org/health_care_cochrane
If you have not watched the associated CTV video, you may want to do so.
Given all that is happening in the world, it is easy to start thinking that everyone is out for themselves. Here is a video that illustrates that this is not always the case
If you do not have access to X, you can read the full thread here.
Here is the link to the article in the Edmonton Journal.
