Health groups urge Ottawa to halt Alberta’s dual-practice model
Canadian and provincial health-care groups are pressing the federal government to intervene and stop Alberta from allowing physicians to practise in both the public and private health-care systems. The appeal was voiced at a news conference by Jason MacLean, chair of the Canadian Health Coalition, who urged Health Minister Marjorie Michel to act. The groups argue the current arrangement permits dual practice, prompting concerns about the integrity and timely access of public health care. No other specifics about the policy, timelines, or potential federal actions are provided in the brief. The calls come amid ongoing discussions about how Alberta’s model operates within the broader national health-care framework.
