EDMONTON — Alberta is making changes aimed at making it easier for family doctors and caregivers to see more patients.
Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says $57 million will be spent over the next three years to enable family doctors and nurse practitioners to help more people.
Each provider would be eligible for up to $10,000 per year.
The province says it will work with the Alberta Medical Association to develop a new payment model that helps family doctors develop long-term comprehensive care relationships with patients.
The plan is to develop a system where doctors can spend more time with patients and less time doing paperwork.
The province says it will also put $20 million in a fund to help Indigenous communities deliver primary health care services.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2023.
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