Legislative changes may worsen access to publicly funded surgery, indicating potential inequalities in health care delivery.
Key points The government of Alberta recently announced legislative changes allowing patients to self-refer and pay out of pocket for diagnostic and testing services covered by publicly funded health care. Alberta subsequently passed Bill 11, which allows physicians to engage in “dual practice
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