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News: physician support program; nurse practitioners
I have two pieces of news for you today. One is a new temporary physician support program. The other is regarding nurse practitioners.
Read the November 22 President's Letter2024/2025 Membership Renewal is now open!
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Notice: Canada Post Disruption
Learn moreDue to the Canada Post disruption, documents and reports cannot be delivered by mail. Alberta Health Services and Alberta Precision Laboratories are working to identify alternate delivery methods.
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The AMA Section of Pediatrics statement regarding government bills that impact transgender care for youth in Alberta.
Section of Pediatrics statement regarding transgender care billsThe Alberta Medical Association’s Section of Pediatrics has noted, with much dismay and sadness, the introduction of Bills 26, 27 and 29, with specific provisions that target transgender individuals in this province.
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Voting now open for zonal/regional RF delegates - Edmonton and Calgary Zones
Vote for your delegatesVoting is now open for the election of zonal/regional delegates to RF in Edmonton and Calgary Zones. Voting closes at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, and ballots will be counted on December 11 in the presence of scrutineers. Visit the webpage to vote. (member login required)
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How might changes to the CPSA’s physician health monitoring affect you?
Read the full articleIn December 2020, the Government of Alberta passed Bill 46: Health Statutes Amendment Act, written to amend the Health Professions Act and streamline regulatory processes. Read about how this impacted the CPSA's Physician Health Monitoring Program.
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PCCMThe PCCM is a new compensation model for family physicians and rural generalists who are currently paid through fee-for-service or other compensation models.
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Acute Care ConcernsAlberta's acute care crisis has been unfolding for many months. We need action toward solutions.
AMA Strike Team
Learn moreOn April 17 the Alberta government committed to implementing the Physician Comprehensive Care Model (PCCM) by the fall of 2024. This new, modernized model will provide family physicians and rural generalists who are currently paid through fee-for-service or other compensation models with a new compensation option.
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