10 h. ago ESMAIL: Alberta takes big step towards shorter wait times and higher quality health care

Instead of handing out bags of money each year to providers, the new system — known as “activity-based funding” — will pay health-care providers for each patient they treat, based on the patient’s particular condition and important factors that may add complexity or cost to their care.

Science

5 d. ago 'Uncertain, unheard, and unrepresented': Staff survey highlights discontent within AHS

Employees at Alberta Health Services (AHS) are increasingly feeling disregarded, ignored, and disengaged from their jobs, according to the results of the agency’s 2024 staff survey. The survey was open to just under 89,000 employees and volunteers in November. A summary report was prepared for Dec. 6 of last year, and was acquired by Postmedia […]

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6 d. ago Alberta nurses now the highest paid in Canada after voting 'overwhelmingly' in favour of new agreement: UNA

Alberta nurses have voted in favour of ratifying a new four-year collective agreement with provincial health agencies. Members of the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) voted on Wednesday, with 95.7 per cent of eligible registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses voting in favour of ratifying the new agreement. UNA said an additional 124 affected locals […]

Other

7 d. ago Ford: Alberta's health system is ailing, despite best efforts of staff

What this boils down to is the shocking inefficiency and waste in the heart of the system, not the staff

Science

7 d. ago David Staples: Controversial businessman Sam Mraiche denies wrong

"MHCare never had any business with the Alberta government. All contracts and procurements were all completed through Alberta Health Services."

Economics

7 d. ago Alberta Health Services halts plan to reduce patient food, drinks after pushback

The head of Alberta Health Services says the agency is halting a proposed food-reduction policy after public outcry over patients potentially being cut off from snacks and drinks. The agency’s interim president and CEO, Andre Tremblay, said the policy was set to go into effect Tuesday to change how food is stored and delivered in […]

Science

7 d. ago Braid: Cancer kids have popsicles back but AHS boss says we just don't get it

The sudden protest sparked blocked one of the most insensitive measures ever planned in the health system

Society

8 d. ago Abandon de projets majeurs en transport: le ministre Jonatan Julien défend les choix de sa collègue Geneviève Guilbault

Le ministre des Infrastructures soutient pleinement le plan de Geneviève Guilbault, qui a décidé d’abandonner plusieurs projets de transport.

Sport

8 d. ago Alberta Health Services reverses course, says childhood cancer patients won’t be deprived of food

Outrage from parents appears to have forced Alberta Health Services to back away from controversial changes to its food and drink policies for patients.

Science

9 d. ago Alberta plans to invest $330 million over three years towards rural health projects

"Having a program like this in place ensures an integrated, data-driven approach to health system planning"

Economics

1 week ago Alberta putting $17 million toward planning urgent care centres

Alberta's Minister of Health said on Friday that the province is planning to establish nine new urgent care centres across the province.

Economics

1 week ago Bell: Looks like Carney could be set to screw over Alberta with oil tax

'Nothing is off the table when it comes to defending our country,' says Prime Minister Mark Carney, on export taxes such as a tax on U.S.-bound Alberta oil

Economics

1 week ago Alberta Health Services claims fired CEO kept confidential emails, seeking injunction

A new court filing from Alberta Health Services says it's looking to amend its statement of defence in light of the emails, which AHS says it only became aware of last week.

Events

2 w. ago Urgent care at East Edmonton Health Centre temporarily closed due to water leak

A water leak has forced the closure of urgent care operations at the East Edmonton Health Centre at least until Monday, says Alberta Health Services (AHS). Regular operations at the 7910 112 Ave. location are expected to resume on Monday at 5 p.m., said a news release from AHS Friday night. Health Link at 811 […]

Science

2 w. ago Smith, LaGrange face more questions over AHS firings and procurement practices

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange continue to face scrutiny over the dismissal of the former head of Alberta Health Services.

Other

2 w. ago Former health agency head rebuts Alberta government’s defence in wrongful dismissal lawsuit

Athana Mentzelopoulos, in a court document filed Thursday, alleges that far from being criticized for her work, she was praised by Health Minister Adriana LaGrange.

Politics

2 w. ago Health agency head rebuts Alberta government’s defence in wrongful dismissal lawsuit

EDMONTON — The former head of Alberta Health Services says arguments by the province that she was fired for incompetence are not only false but also “vindictive and malicious.” Athana Mentzelopoulos, in a court document filed Thursday, alleges that far from being criticized for her work, she was praised by Health Minister Adriana LaGrange. Mentzelopoulos […]

Politics

2 w. ago What is a blind trust and why is everyone asking Mark Carney about his?

Prime minister defends compliance with rules as critics probe for when he’ll disclose his assets

Transport

2 w. ago Opinion: Why contracting out surgical services is no panacea

Albertans were rocked by allegations made last month in a statement of claim by yet another fired Alberta Health Services (AHS) CEO: inappropriate pressure from the premier’s then-chief of staff to approve surgical contracts hundreds of millions above market value. A CEO and board terminated for investigating. It sounds like TV drama, but it’s all playing […]

Other

2 w. ago Increase in Alberta measles cases ‘only the beginning,’ health advocates worry

A growing number of cases of measels in Alberta has health experts sounding the alarm about the low vaccination rate in the province.

Science