Will Alberta’s dual-practice doctors cut wait times for all — or just those who pay?
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Alberta has introduced a dual-practice health-care model that allows surgeons to work in public hospitals while performing paid surgeries on the side. The promise is that it will open up capacity, but critics warn it mimics a Quebec model that failed to clear backlogs and risks leaving some patients waiting even longer in pain. #alberta #news #cbcnews The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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