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Alberta announces new health delivery system, promises to try to protect jobs
BY The Canadian Press, Nov 8, 2023 7:30 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
Smith's government is realigning the system to create four organizations to be in charge of different specialties, such as primary care and acute care. (Photo: The Canadian Press)
The Alberta government says protecting jobs will be a priority as it embarks on a massive restructuring of its health system.
Premier Danielle Smith's government is dismantling the provincial health provider and scattering its responsibilities among a slew of new organizations.
Leaked cabinet briefing documents say the changes will impact about 250,000 health workers.
Smith's government is realigning the system to create four organizations to be in charge of different specialties, such as primary care and acute care.
All organizations answer to a board chaired by Health Minister Adriana LaGrange.
Smith has long campaigned on fixing Alberta Health Services, the provincial front-line health provider, and says it's time for change.
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