CBC·3 min read·medium
Albertans can pay for MRIs and other tests without a doctor's referral, as of Friday
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Alberta has implemented a new system allowing residents to pay for diagnostic tests like MRIs and CT scans without a doctor's referral. While the government claims this will improve health outcomes, it has faced criticism from advocacy groups concerned about the impact on the public health system.
The new system, which has already sparked concern among doctors and some health care advocacy groups, has been in the works for months.
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