Dual Practice Model Sparks Health Concerns

Alberta’s NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is sounding the alarm over the province’s new dual practice surgery model, warning it could violate the Canada Health Act by allowing doctors to charge patients for publicly funded care. He’s urging the federal health minister to intervene before the system creates a two-tiered healthcare model where wealth determines access — something Canadians have long rejected. While the federal government says it’s reviewing the model’s impact and remains committed to upholding universal healthcare, Alberta insists its plan aligns with the Act and aims to ensure no one pays out-of-pocket for medically necessary care. The first surgeries under this new model are expected to begin this fall, though key details like required public service hours remain undecided. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/8591aa5a25dc2552