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We need to start talking about the real problem with #AlbertaHealthcare and why @shandro and @jkenney plans will not work, will harm patients, and will cost the system more while delivering less. MDs leaving (and they are) is not the primary problem. 1/x
The biggest issue, is that we started with too few.
I have worked all over this province, and from day one there has been a massive shortage of MDs. Where I work (rural and remote AB) the problem is most apparent. Large % of people unable to get a FM doc. 2/x
Many others driving upwards of 4 hours to see one. Those that are lucky enough to have one? Wait lists are up to 7 MONTHS. The incredible rural docs serving these communities work tirelessly. Routinely > 100 hours a week. But they are human, and can only do so much. 3/x
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The government’s removal of the time modifier is aimed at saving $200 million, which is about half of the #healthcarecuts government is looking for. (1/13) #ABdocs4patients
#Healthpolicy research and basic economics both suggest that the government’s proposal is in the wrong direction. It will not save money; it will damage health. (2/13)
The incentive is toward the short visit, with physicians spending less time with patients. #10minutemedicine (3/13)
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