Alberta's Mixed Practice Model Is the Shock Our Health Care Needs

Europe proves mixed practice and universal health care can work together.

Alberta's Mixed Practice Model Is the Shock Our Health Care Needs

TL;DR

  • Canadians experience long waits in emergency rooms, for surgeries, and for family doctors.
  • Canada's healthcare system underperforms compared to peer countries on access and equity measures.
  • Alberta's Bill 11 introduces a mixed practice model for physicians.
  • This model allows doctors to work in both public and private healthcare systems.
  • The change is intended to improve healthcare access and equity.