Category Archives: Physician

Add your voice – Friends of Medicare

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Alberta has passed Bill 11, which allows for a two-tier healthcare system to exist. The result will see people with the necessary finances paying to jump the healthcare queue while those without such monetary resources waiting longer for their medical care.

With this reality taking shape in Alberta, the potential is that other provinces might follow suit.  To prevent this from happening, please consider sending this letter to Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel asking her to enforce the Canada Health Act.

Primary Care – What do we know?

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In this video, Dr. Braden Manns highlights some things that are known about improving Canada’s primary care for patients, families, physicians….everyone.

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We know what works in primary care: planning, teams, and payment reform. The challenge is doing it at scale. Check out my substack for what the experts say needs to be done, and listen to Dr. Kiran’s podcast, the link is in my bio. #healthcarecanada #primarycare #ontariohealthcare

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Who’s the boss?

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Dr. Braden Manns looks at the idea of boss with respect to physicians and what it can mean to patients.

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Who’s the Boss? Is your doctor in charge of your health care? Are you? Who really has oversight and accountability into the care you receive? Part 3 of my series on physicians looks at accountability and quality oversight in the system…and it’s more limited than we all might expect! Learn more on my substack. Bradenmanns.substack.com canadianhealthcare canadianphysicians quebecphysicians quebechealthcare medicare

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Alberta’s Bill 11

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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.”

Click here to read the full article.

https://medicinehatnews.com/news/local-news/2026/05/06/legal-expert-dual-practice-health-model-violates-federal-law/

Alberta’s ‘Dual practice’ health plan: improve or worsen wait times?

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The Alberta Givernment claims that their dual practice will decrease wait times. Others, including medical associations, physicians disagree.

“‘Doctors across Canada are deeply concerned about the Alberta government’s proposal to expand private health care…This plan would take resources away from the public system and create a private option that only some people could afford. That would mean longer waits, fewer available doctors, and more strain on the public system, the one that most people depend upon.'”

Read more here.

A Letter From an Alberta Doctor

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Check out this thread to read @RajSherman’s full letter.

Immigrants and Healthcare Problems?

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@cole.notcole challenges the claim that immigrants are the reason for Alberta’s healthcare woes.

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#alberta #healthcare #immigration

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A Must-Read Thread

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If you have not yet read Dr. Saxinger’s X thread, please consider doing so.
Click here or on the image below to access the full thread without X.

Question from The Gritty Nurse

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“Experts have already proven that dual-tier systems don’t fix wait times; they just prioritize profit over people. Why are we following like sheep when we should be leading the world in public health?”

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Danielle Smith is leading Alberta into a den of hungry wolves. 🐺💔 While the US faces a massive healthcare brain drain and a collapse of institutional trust, the UCP is trying to import that exact failing model to Alberta. 🏥📉 This isn’t “innovation”—it’s the “Maple MAGA” agenda in full swing. Experts have already proven that dual-tier systems don’t fix wait times; they just prioritize profit over people. Why are we following like sheep when we should be leading the world in public health? 🇨🇦✨ It’s time to stop the greed and start investing in our communities again. Share this to spread the truth. #Alberta #DanielleSmith #healthcare #public #peopleoverprofit

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Silence is Deafening

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Dr. Paul Parks shares some healthcare-related concerns with Ryan Jesperson on @realtalkrj.

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Alberta’s ER “Death Zones” Alberta emergency rooms are described as “death zones” in a shocking report leaked to Real Talk. Dr. Paul Parks calls out the provincial government following six deaths and a few dozen “critical near-misses” over a two week period. Have you seen this first hand? Leave a comment! WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/012226Parksy Subscribe to Real Talk Ryan Jespersen on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. #abhealth #ableg #abpoli #healthcare #RealTalkRJ

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