About 400 Alberta Doctors Interested in New Public-Private Dual Surgery Model, Province Says
Alberta’s government say nearly 400 specialist physicians have expressed interest in participating in the province’s new dual-practice surgery model, which allows doctors to provide private services while continuing to work in the public health system. Alberta started asking doctors about their interest in the new model this past June, according to Maddison McKee, a spokesperson [...]
TL;DR
- Nearly 400 specialist physicians in Alberta have expressed interest in a new dual-practice surgery model.
- The model allows doctors to offer private services while continuing to work in the public health system.
- Alberta began inquiring about physician interest in June.
- Applications will be reviewed to ensure they meet eligibility criteria and government requirements, including public surgery hour mandates and new reporting obligations.