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Shortages of obstetricians and gynecologists mean fewer doctors for 24/7/365 care. Current rates mean these specialists work out-of-hours for less, leading to burnout and reduced access to care. www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...

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Application for the Primary Care Physician Compensation Model is now open. Interested physicians should apply before March 14. The new model offers Alberta’s family physicians a sustainable and rewarding approach to delivering high-quality patient care. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

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Pay cuts to on-call work will affect physicians across the province in all specialties. "I think it's going to increase barriers to care, without a doubt, to patients."- Dr. Cameron Sklar, President of AMA Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Lack of health care access and greater use of misinformed medical advice on social media is directly linked to negative health outcomes. Doctors across Canada encourage patients to be skeptical of medical information online. www.cma.ca/latest-stori... www.thealbertan.com/sundre-news/...

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In Alberta, as we confront major challenges in our health system, we must ensure clinics, hospitals and health care spaces are safe. This means rejecting hate, standing up against discrimination and treating every health care worker with respect and professionalism.

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OBGYN units in multiple communities are facing temporary closures due to a lack of staff. Some patients now must travel over 100km for urgent obstetrics and gynecology services. Alberta's patients deserve to have care they need in their community. www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...

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In just 90-minutes, create an Action Plan to get your practice live on Community Information Integration (CII). This Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP) webinar will help support patient continuity of care: www.albertadoctors.org/news/webinar...

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February 10-14 marks Resident Physician Appreciation Week. Alberta's resident physicians demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the province's health care system and the provision of quality care. We are thankful for their ongoing exceptional work. Thank you.

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The February 11 Primary Care Physician Compensation Model (PCPCM) session on billing for encounters and time will cover: - Process for claiming encounters - Process for claiming time - When to use a PCPCM business arrangement vs FFS business arrangement www.albertadoctors.org/news/webinar...

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Now live! Access to Continuity for Primary Care training. This new on-demand training for primary care supports timely access to care for your patients — an important part of team-based care. Get started on your enhanced access path today! www.albertadoctors.org/practice/lea...

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Shrinking access to operating rooms for gynecology-related surgeries mean rural OBGYN services are experiencing more closures, which increase demand, wait times and risks for patients across the province. www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...

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Government must ensure that the health budget improves access to services, patient outcomes, healthy work environments and a well-paid, valued health workforce, adhering to best practices for procurement that give full effect to competitiveness, transparency and value for money.

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Expectant mothers can’t access services in towns and cities across the province because fewer doctors are practicing in the demanding OBGYN specialty. As patient complexity and need continues to grow, there are not enough OBGYNs to provide essential care. calgary.citynews.ca/2025/01/29/a...

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The compounding effects of strain on our health care system is causing significant challenges to the OBGYN specialty. OBGYNs are strained and require support to provide the safe, timely obstetrical and gynecological care Albertans need. www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...

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Now available! AMA-ACTT’s monthly newsletter featuring opportunities, supports and news vital for Alberta’s physicians and teams. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

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Obstetricians are on call 24/7. "Since babies don't generally tell us in advance when they're going to arrive." While Alberta faces a shortage of OBGYNs, the highly demanding specialty is beyond capacity, leading to gaps in essential women's care. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

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Alberta’s obstetricians and gynecologists (OBGYNs) are highly trained specialists essential to women’s health. OBGYNs are facing severe under-resourcing in an overloaded system, challenging their ability to provide the safe and timely care women deserve. www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...

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Our next Primary Care Physician Compensation Model (PCPCM)* information session is on February 11 at 6 p.m. Join primary care leaders to hear about billing for encounters and time using PCPCM. *Formerly known as PCCM for primary care. www.albertadoctors.org/news/webinar...

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Coming soon! New Access Training for primary care to support timely access to care for patients. Ensure you have a Learn@AMA account to take the training when it launches. Don’t have an account? Apply now: apps.albertadoctors.org/app/elearnin... (1/2)

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“We have to address the supply of obstetrician-gynecologists and ensure that women can access the care that they need throughout their lives". Ongoing delays to care will increase risk of complications for mothers and women requiring specialized care. globalnews.ca/news/1098734...

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Albertans without primary care, combined with rural hospital closures, is creating a crisis affecting thousands of pregnant women and others with gynecological emergencies. Ongoing setbacks in our health care system is making access increasingly difficult. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

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Obstetrics and Gynecology, the latest issue in our Acute Care Concerns series, was launched today at a news conference. Learn more about the pressures facing our colleagues skilled in female general and reproductive health. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

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PCCM Information Session: Eligibility & Enrolment Tonight, join primary care physician leaders as they cover: -Eligibility criteria for enrolling -Process for expressing interest -Application process for entering the PCCM www.albertadoctors.org/news/webinar...

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Alberta's reduction of physician-on-call compensation increases economic pressure on doctors and challenges their availability to patients. Other provinces are proactively dealing with these challenges, while Alberta is offering further constraints. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

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Join primary care physician leaders on January 29, at 6p.m. for an information session regarding PCCM eligibility and enrolment. (session is for AMA members only) www.albertadoctors.org/news/webinar...

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Alberta Medical Association statement regarding the report of the Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force

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86% of PCN physicians with a panel use a patient care continuity tool: Community Information Integration & Central Patient Attachment Registry (CII/CPAR). It improves how health care info is securely shared between a patient’s doctor and other providers. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

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New CPSA data suggests family medicine beginning to stabilize, reflecting recruiting efforts. The future PCCM will help. Acute care is not keeping pace. We must address access and long waits for ERs, specialist appointments, delayed tests and procedures and staff shortages.

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The Physician Comprehensive Care Model Expression of Interest is now on AMA member dashboards. Whether you're ready to move to the new model or still considering, completing this first (non-binding) step will help indicate overall interest in the model. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

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Feeling burned out? No one is immune. Join your colleagues in the Physician Leadership Network to learn mitigation methods: www.albertadoctors.org/practice/net...

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Stipend payments compensate services vital to patient care and allow hospitals to function. To provide due process for physicians receiving stipends, the AMA-AHS Stipend Working group meets regularly to review current payments and make recommendations. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

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On behalf of Canada’s doctors, we urge the government to direct the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to stop collecting taxes on capital gains from medical corporations at a higher inclusion rate. This unapproved measure must end immediately and permanently. Our letter: bit.ly/3DSF9eG

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"There aren’t enough resources being put in our communities." Nearly 1 in 5 Canadians don’t have a family doctor which is driving up ER visits across the country. More and more patients are put at risk by spending increasing hours waiting for medical help. www.ctvnews.ca/video/c30573...

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The Rural Remote Northern Program supports delivery of health care in rural, remote and northern parts of Alberta. To improve doctor retention, recruitment and ensure the program remains effective we are surveying AMA members and stakeholders. Learn more: www.albertadoctors.org/practice/phy...

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Although an ongoing health care crisis continues across Canada, this past year has shown positive changes in advancing comprehensive care that will make the system stronger. This includes Alberta's shift to the PCCM funding model to stabilize practices. canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/01/02/c...

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95% of the 450+ Alberta-based health professionals using AMA-ACTT’s team-based care tools, resources and guidance found them effective in 2024. Learn about the innovative supports available and how they benefit patients, physicians and teams: www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

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Working in health care can be challenging. It's important to give light to colleagues that bring you joy and inspiration. Send a message of gratitude to one of your physician colleagues through the JPAC Shine On Gratitude Program. www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...

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Be sure to take extra precautions to prevent viruses from spreading to your children and the people around them during this season. myhealth.alberta.ca/Topic/Immuni...

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The new family medicine payment model (PCCM) is a powerful option to stabilize practices and support lifelong comprehensive care. It demonstrates the value of the AMA agreement’s robust provisions to accommodate evolving needs of patients and physicians. www.albertadoctors.org/media/3vqlag...

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AHS has reported a case of measles in Calgary. Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications. The only strategy to prevent individual cases and community outbreaks is immunization. Learn about symptoms and vaccination: myhealth.alberta.ca/topic/immuni...

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In some of our darkest moments, a physician may be the only one that can instill hope and encouragement. Brighten your physician’s day the way they may have brightened yours through the AMA Shine A Light Program. www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...

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It is respiratory virus season, but a recent surge has landed many children in hospital, & some emergency departments are overcapacity. As we head into the holiday season, be sure to take extra precautions to prevent respiratory viruses from spreading: myhealth.alberta.ca/Topic/Immuni...

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Regardless of the challenges this year brought, we’ve seen perseverance, dedication and exceptional kindness in our members that is unmatched. For everything you’ve done and continue to do - THANK YOU and warm wishes from all of us at the AMA! www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

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Please be advised of AMA's holiday hours. AMA will be closed from 2p.m. on Tuesday, December 24 to Friday December 27, 2024, and from 2p.m. on Monday December 30 to Tuesday January 1, 2025. Regular business hours will resume on January 2, 2025.

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There was recently a confirmed case of measles in Calgary. Measles is a highly contagious, severe disease and the only strategy to prevent individual cases and community outbreaks is immunization. Learn about symptoms and where to get vaccinated: myhealth.alberta.ca/topic/immuni...

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The winter darkness affects us all. One way to let in some light is to pay kindness forward. The AMA Shine A Light Programs give patients the opportunity to spread some light on the incredible work of their physician. www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...

submitted 66 days ago • 0 comments

The Physician Comprehensive Care Model & new Family Medicine ARP rates announced today reflect the extensive training, experience & leadership of primary care physicians & will help strengthen our health care system. We are grateful & ready to get started! www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...

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Primary Care Alberta is inviting applications for Chief Medical Officer. CMO is responsible for overseeing integration and coordination of a complex health delivery model in various functions. Application closing date: January 12, 2025 yyzc1a.rfer.us/ALBHEALTHIdatP

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