Alberta Lets You Pay for Preventative Scans | Calgary News

Alberta’s government is launching a bold new plan to slash wait times for medical imaging — starting Friday, adults (or teens with parental consent) can pay out-of-pocket or via private insurance for MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, and X-rays. Aimed at boosting early detection and easing public system pressure, the move lets patients self-refer — but critics warn it could deepen healthcare inequality, creating a two-tier system that leaves low-income patients behind. While the government insists public coverage remains intact for doctor-ordered tests, the Alberta Medical Association and Friends of Medicare question whether this truly solves waitlist woes — or just shifts the burden. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e3790bd71a718f56