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 […]
Allegations of political interference in Alberta's surgical contracting process, coupled with past failures in contracting out lab services, raise concerns about the government's focus on private surgical facilities. Despite claims of addressing surgical backlogs, evidence suggests these contracts may not increase surgical volume and can lead to higher costs for taxpayers and potential upselling practices. Alternative solutions like volume-based hospital funding and not-for-profit surgical centers offer more cost-effective and comprehensive care.
