EDMONTON — Alberta is fundamentally changing how it funds hospital surgeries, but critics say the change won’t improve the public system and will only accelerate more care in the privatized system.

Premier Danielle Smith said the new model ties public funding to the number and type of procedures performed.{ai:summary}Alberta is overhauling its funding model for hospital surgeries, prompting concerns from critics. They argue that this shift will not enhance the public healthcare system and may lead to increased reliance on privatized care. #health

Alberta shifting health-care grants to 'activity-based' funding

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