What Alberta's public-private doctor plan could mean for insurance, physician burnout, nurses and more | Unpublished
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What Alberta's public-private doctor plan could mean for insurance, physician burnout, nurses and more

November 22, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to allow physicians to dabble both in the public and private systems at the same time would be a Canadian first, and has drawn mixed reaction from critics and supporters alike. It has also prompted a number of questions.



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