Dr. Shonoski says morale has hit an all-time low as doctors face the prospect of up to 40% reductions to their pay, and not being paid at all if they treat patients without a healthcare card. @Albertadoctors says 400 clinics are having to lay off support staff or consider closing
Why physicians, as health system experts, need to be part of decision-making in cuts to healthcare. @UCPCaucus #ableg
Dr. @HShonoski says medical billing is not easy for a layperson to understand, and in rural areas, “It’s quite different from a physician working in the city.”
Dr. @HShonoski says medical billing is not easy for a layperson to understand, and in rural areas, “It’s quite different from a physician working in the city.”
And this is why #UCP rural MLAs should care. @HShonoski says “When COVID is over are we going to have a primary healthcare system for our rural residents?” #ableg @UCPCaucus #abhealth
Dr. Shonoski adds 85% of the changes now in place target primary care, and she doesn’t understand why.
“Having a family doctor who knows your history is one of the only things proven to reduce costs in the healthcare system, and there is good data it reduces mortality,” she says.
“Having a family doctor who knows your history is one of the only things proven to reduce costs in the healthcare system, and there is good data it reduces mortality,” she says.
