Some of the premier’s latest mandate letters, outlining the priorities for Alberta’s health ministers, are reigniting concerns the government is paving the way for even more private delivery of health care.
In letters released last week, the ministers responsible for Primary and Preventative Health Services, and Hospitals and Surgical Health Services, were given their marching orders along with their counterparts in Assisted Living and Social Services, as well as Mental Health and Addiction.
“This new era of care will deliver a modern health-care system Albertans can count on,” Premier Danielle Smith said in a news release.
“These mandates bring every part of Alberta’s health network into alignment to strengthen preventative and front-line care, reduce wait times and make a real difference in every corner of the province.”
The priorities have been set as the Alberta government forges ahead with its overhaul of the health system, which has splintered health care delivery into four separate ministries.
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Primary and Preventative Health Services Minister Adriana LaGrange is directed to “pass legislation to allow Albertans more choice and acce
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