Alberta Medical Association

Albertans will make their voices heard in today's referendum. Whatever the outcome, the AMA’s priority remains: patients should be able to receive medical care without unnecessary delay and physicians should have clear guidance about their responsibilities. www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...

Survey responses from Alberta physicians raise important questions about what separation could mean for our physician workforce and patients’ access to care. Learn more: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...

AMA statement regarding the tragic events at CFB Wainwright:

We need a clear and reliable way to resolve questions about coverage without risking patient care. Learn more: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...

Practical questions need clear answers. If Alberta’s health-related referendum questions lead to policy changes, physicians and patients will need to know what those changes mean in practice. Learn more: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...

Alberta physicians need clear direction so they can focus on their patients. Learn more: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...

As Albertans consider the health-related referendum questions, the AMA is looking at what potential changes could mean for health care access and delivery. Read the AMA’s statement: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...

Alberta’s health-related referendum questions raise important questions about what could happen at the point of care. Read the AMA’s statement on health care access: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...

Any policies resulting from health-related referendum outcomes must not delay care, create access gaps or leave patients uncertain. Medical care should be received without delay, even when health care coverage cannot immediately be confirmed. www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...

Albertans can now book their respiratory illness (influenza, COVID-19, RSV) immunizations. As Alberta heads into peak respiratory virus season, immunization is the best way to protect yourself and others. Book your appointment today: myhealth.alberta.ca/topic/immuni...

AMA members voted yes to a three-year agreement with government. The agreement provides stability and a framework to work constructively together. Our focus now is on implementation and making Alberta's health care system work better for patients. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta is inviting physicians, health care professionals and Albertans to provide feedback on significant changes to Standards of Practice from Bills 11, 13 and 29. Have your voice heard and provide insight: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...

October 5–11 is National Depression Screening Week. Take the free, anonymous mental health screening quiz at areyoufeelingok.com and check in with your mental health. @yyccounselling.bsky.social @counsellingalberta.bsky.social

Read the 2026/27 AMA President, Dr. Heidi Fell's inaugural address: www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as we move toward reconciliACTION, the Indigenous Health Committee has created an Indigenous Health Toolkit to help physicians deliver better culturally informed care for First Nations, Métis and Inuit patients. www.albertadoctors.org/news/news-an...

Congratulations to the 2026 AMA/CMA award recipients. These annual awards include the AMA Member Emeritus, Long Service, Medal of Honour, Compassionate Service, Distinguished Service, Excellence in Rural/Remote Medicine and the CMA Honourary Membership. online.fliphtml5.com/tmgac/cobg/#...

The AMA Fall Representative Forum has been called to order. 🍂This two-day forum brings together representatives across the medical profession to set the overall direction of the AMA to meet the best interests of members and patients. www.albertadoctors.org/about/govern...

Dr. Peter B. R. Allen Lifetime Achievement in Health Award recognizes the efforts and achievements of health sector workers who have dedicated their lives to improving the health and well-being of people in this province. Nominations close September 30. www.alberta.ca/dr-peter-b-r...

Care settings may differ. Standards of care shouldn’t. The AMA’s dual practice safeguards call for consistent quality and patient safety standards across all care settings, for every Albertan. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

Albertans deserve the same standard of care wherever they receive treatment. The AMA’s dual practice safeguards call for consistent quality, safety, infection prevention and reporting standards across all care settings. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

Access to care depends on people. As dual practice is implemented, safeguards are needed to ensure physicians, nurses and other health professionals remain available where patients need them most, including in rural communities. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

The Dr. Peter B. R. Allen Lifetime Achievement in Health Award recognizes the work of an Albertan who has made positive contributions to the health care system and improved patient outcomes. Learn more and submit a nomination: www.alberta.ca/dr-peter-b-r...

Access to care isn't just about the buildings. It's about people. Alberta’s health workforce is finite; in a dual practice system, safeguards are needed to ensure physicians, nurses and health professionals remain available when patients need them most. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

Any dual-practice system must protect equitable access to publicly funded health care for all Albertans. That means safeguarding access for rural communities, Indigenous communities, people with disabilities and others who already face barriers to care. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

Alberta's dual-practice model must consider impacts on rural communities, patients with disabilities, Indigenous communities and others who face barriers. Protecting access to public health care means ensuring no community is left behind. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

Albertans deserve a health system that uses public dollars responsibly. Any dual practice system requires safeguards that enable cost recovery, promote transparency and protect against extra charges for publicly insured health services. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

Protecting access to public health care requires a sustainable health care system. Albertans need confidence that public resources are being used appropriately in a dual practice system. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

Protecting access to public health care starts with a complete picture of the system. In a dual practice environment, quality care requires integrated health data, transparent reporting and unified waitlist management. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

Protecting access to public health care means understanding what’s happening across the entire system. A dual practice system needs integrated health data, transparent reporting and unified waitlist management. Better data. Better decisions. Better care. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

60-day notice to AMA members: AMA's 121st Annual General Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Members are advised of the proposed changes to the AMA Bylaws and are invited to submit nominations by September 3, 2026. www.albertadoctors.org/about/govern...

Protecting access to public health care means protecting fairness. Medical need, not ability to pay, should determine a patient's place in line. A dual practice system needs strong ethical standards, transparency and protections against preferential access. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

AMA's State of Health Care report noted 70% of mental illness begins before age 18. Pediatrician Dr. Sam Wong says social media is part of the challenge. Bill C-34 presents an opportunity to help protect youth. edmontonjournal.com/news/juvenil...

A patient's place in line for medically necessary care should depend on their health needs, not their financial situation. Protecting access to public health care means ensuring every Albertan is treated according to need. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

Preserving public health care access starts with accountability. As Alberta implements a dual practice health care model, robust monitoring, independent oversight and accountability across public AND private care are critical.

Physicians understand that patients want timely answers, and we want that too. But more testing doesn't always mean better care. Patients need the right test at the right time, with a clear plan for follow-up. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

Protecting access to public health care in a dual practice system requires strong safeguards. Independent oversight, transparent reporting and clear accountability across public and private care are essential. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

Alberta is moving ahead with dual practice, allowing physicians to work in both public and private settings. Safeguards must be in place to protect the public health system and ensure Albertans continue to have access to responsive, quality health care. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

As premiers gather in PEI this week, medical associations across Canada are pushing for action on health care solutions: from advancing connected care (Bill S-5) and reducing administrative burden to supporting the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34). www.cma.ca/about-us/pre...

Will dual practice improve access to care in Alberta? AMA's Dual Practice Task Force has identified 7 safeguard themes to protect the public health system. Over 7 weeks, we'll explain how these themes are essential for patient access, safety and quality care. www.albertadoctors.org/practice/dua...

Alberta’s Coalition for Primary Health Care (CPHC) is shining a spotlight on the great team-based primary care happening in the province. Submit your team's story, share learnings and help generate ideas for care teams across Alberta. cphcalberta.ca/spotlights/ #CPHCAlberta #CPHC

Family medicine is the foundation of our health system and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) strengthen that foundation. Reducing PCN capacity without a stable plan will put unnecessary pressure back on stand-alone family physicians, walk-in clinics and ERs. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

Albertans rely heavily on our health care system; the AMA's State of Health Care report shows that 90% of adults accessed health care in the past year. As our population ages, the need for access to care increases. Read the report: www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...

Alberta Lighthouse Initiative is looking for Expressions of Interest from Alberta-based Health Service Delivery Partners to shape innovative care models to improve cardiometabolic health. Submit an EOI today: @novonordisk.bsky.social @albertainnovates.bsky.social albertainnovates.ca/funding/albe...

The AMA's second annual State of Health Care report shows Albertans are confident in the quality and skill of their physicians and health care teams, but have less confidence in the system's ability to provide timely access to care when and where it's needed. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

June 27th is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. This day recognizes the many cultural communities, including Canada's International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who bring skill, talent and diversity to the medical profession and strengthen our vibrant society.

Children should be able to learn, connect and grow without being exposed to harm from digital environments that were not built with their health in mind. Join Canada’s doctor’s and show your support by visiting: bit.ly/4uOigh7

Today, the CMA launched a national public action campaign encouraging Canadians to support kids online through the Safe Social Media Act., which would establish stronger safeguards for children on social media and AI chatbots. Full news release: bit.ly/3SiSYdI

Canadian doctors are seeing a youth mental health crisis unfold in real time. Show your support for safer online spaces for our kids: bit.ly/4uOigh7

Today, government announced an investment in physician compensation. This investment is the result of AMA and government working together to address compensation priorities. Our focus is to ensure every available dollar supports physicians and practices. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

The AMA’s second annual State of Health Care Report brings together public opinion and patient experiences to highlight what Albertans are experiencing when they access care, highlighting both what is working well in our system and where gaps remain. www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...