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Alberta’s government is making changes to the governance of Alberta Health Services as work continues to refocus the health care system and transition the organization to a hospital-based service provider.

Alberta’s government has worked with the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) to develop a new compensation model that will encourage family physicians to practise.   

Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange calling on her to ensure Albertans have improved access to world-class health care.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on receiving the final reports from the Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) panels:

With additional government funding, AHS is doing more CT and MRI scans than before the pandemic, with shorter waits for urgent scans

Alberta’s primary health care leaders and national and global experts are being brought together to identify immediate and long-term improvements to strengthen Alberta’s primary health care system. 

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on World Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month:

Restaurants, bars and coffee shops can now welcome customers’ dogs on their patios without approval from Alberta Health Services. 

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on World Asthma Day:  

Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis issued the following statement on Mental Health Week, May 2-8: