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Mass cancellations of orthopedic surgeries likely within weeks over compensation dispute, doctors say

March 18, 2026

Edmonton orthopedic surgeons are warning of widespread surgery cancellations in the coming weeks, as a result of a April 1 change to how Alberta pays surgical hospitalists.



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