The Alberta government has officially tabled Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at modernizing the province’s health system that includes the controversial provision to allow physicians to practice in both the public and private health care sectors.

Speaking on Monday before the bill was tabled, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services Adriana LaGrange says the changes in the act are designed to give Albertans more choice, improve access, and significantly reduce surgical wait times.

“Alberta patients will continue to receive care through a strong public health system, but will also have the option to purchase services they are currently waiting for, such as hip, knee, or cataract surgeries,” LaGrange said.

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