Discussions between the Alberta Medical Association and government are entering a new stage and a joint statement will be issued today. 1/6

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Our ability to reach this point meant first addressing a number of matters that I’ve written to you about, e.g., virtual code changes (January 7), stipend programs delay (December 10) and Z-code and Alberta Health Services overhead policy (December 3).
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As we commence formal negotiations, we will be taking a different approach than in the past. We are meeting this week with facilitator Rick Wilson, whom the parties have agreed to appoint. These first sessions will prepare both teams to engage in interest-based negotiations. 3/
I like this approach that encourages the parties to find wins for both sides, addressing root problems instead of simply presenting positions.

The issues referenced in the President’s Letters noted above were all important to address prior to moving into formal negotiations. 4/
These are things that would have had potential to disrupt discussions. Dealing with them at this time also demonstrates that physicians and government can work together on matters affecting the health care system. 5/
We have made some progress and in making the joint announcement today, I want to thank Minister Copping and his team for their collaboration.

Read the rest of this President's Letter and of more recent collaborative achievements: albertadoctors.org/services/media… 6/6

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