AMA statement on Triage Liaison Physician process:
03.03.2026 01:31 — 👍 16 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 2
AMA statement on Triage Liaison Physician process:
03.03.2026 01:31 — 👍 16 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 2
AMA statement regarding Alberta Budget 2026.
Sustaining access to care requires funding that keeps pace, year over year, with population growth, increasing patient complexity and the real costs of delivering care. www.albertadoctors.org/news/news/am...
Lab medicine forms the foundation of clinical decision-making. Around 70–90% of medical decisions rely on lab analysis for accurate diagnosis, treatment and patient care. The "We See You" campaign highlights the vital work of Alberta's lab physicians. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
24.02.2026 22:36 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The CMA congratulates Past-President, Dr. Joss Reimer (@jossreimer.bsky.social) on being named Chief Public Health Officer of Canada.
We look forward to working with you in your new role to support the health of Canadians.
Statement ⬇️
New data from the 2026 CMA Health & Media Tracking Survey shows Canadians who follow health advice from AI are 5x more likely to experience harm. Gaps in #AccessToCare are pushing people toward false health information, with real consequences.
News release 👇
https://bit.ly/4kqAZfj
#HMTS2026
Sustainable health care starts with physicians. We anchor the system and we steward it. AMA’s new resource stewardship initiative brings physicians, system experts and leaders together to enhance value across the system. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
09.02.2026 22:41 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Psychiatrists are fighting for better mental health care, but are struggling with units operating over 100% capacity and a workforce that has not kept pace. Psychiatrists have solutions. Read about the realities of acute psychiatric care and how to fix it. add.albertadoctors.org/issues/janua...
04.02.2026 17:48 — 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The latest case study of "Optimized Prescribing with Seniors" addresses managing insomnia in older adults, highlighting how careful evaluation, non-pharmacologic strategies and prudent prescribing can improve sleep and overall quality of life. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
28.01.2026 17:44 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Doctors across Canada stand in solidarity with the @cfnu.bsky.social and our nursing colleagues as they grieve Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse who was senselessly killed Saturday by U.S. ICE agents. The death of one of our own fills us with anger and disbelief.
Our statement ⬇️
Workforce solutions require careful design and are being appropriately addressed through the current physician master agreement.
25.01.2026 00:31 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
The Primary Care Physician Compensation Model launched in April 2025. Since then, physicians on this model have reported benefits for both physicians and patients.
Read about PCPCM impact on physicians and patient care in Alberta Doctors' Digest. add.albertadoctors.org/issues/janua...
Alberta's acute care system requires sustained actions that lead to meaningful improvements.
Read the full President's Letter on the AMA website: www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
The latest edition of Alberta Doctors' Digest features the impact of the new Primary Care Physician Compensation Model, psychiatric concerns in acute care, a feature on AMA member Dr. Tim Collins and more. add.albertadoctors.org/issues/janua...
19.01.2026 16:34 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0There are now 300+ ED and GIM physician signatures on @edmontonjournal.com op-ed: "Overcrowded ER needs System-Wide fixes". Physicians are ready to work on practical solutions that restore health care integration and put patient safety first. www.albertadoctors.org/news/news/ab...
14.01.2026 22:31 — 👍 17 🔁 12 💬 0 📌 0We would like to thank Alberta's new CMOH, Dr. Vivien Suttorp, for today's update on Alberta's respiratory virus season. Her knowledge and competence are greatly valued and is crucial to the public health of all Albertans.
13.01.2026 22:46 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
242 physicians signed onto the @edmontonjournal op‑ed: ‘Alberta’s overcrowded ERs need system‑wide fixes'. We are ready to work with ACA and the Ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services on collaborative solutions. www.albertadoctors.org/news/news/ab...
13.01.2026 22:02 — 👍 10 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0
A disaggregated system cannot effectively manage patient volumes or handle sustained spikes. We are calling on the government to reestablish the structures and authority necessary to manage this crisis. The ball is in government's court. It's time to act. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
12.01.2026 22:52 — 👍 17 🔁 10 💬 0 📌 0
AMA statement in support of physician advocacy:
10.01.2026 21:07 — 👍 11 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 1
As leaders, we must continue to put forward a vision of an "optimal" system for every Albertan — one that moves beyond reactive "sick-care" toward a model of high-value investment.
Read the full president's letter on the AMA website: www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
The doctor-patient relationship is vital to care. Dr. Chadha was nominated for the AMA Shine a light Program for her exceptional care and profound relationships with her patients. Learn about Dr. Chadha and nominate your physician:
www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...
Statement from Alberta Medical Association President, Dr. Brian Wirzba: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news/st...
28.12.2025 17:56 — 👍 12 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 2A thank you goes a long way. The JPAC Shine On Gratitude Program gives physicians the opportunity to thank their colleagues for their acts of kindness, big and small. Thank you. www.albertadoctors.org/advocacy/str...
23.12.2025 19:22 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Congratulations to Dr. Vivien Suttorp on being appointed Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health! Her deep expertise in public health, preventive care and community medicine—across both urban and rural settings—will strengthen Alberta’s public health system at a critical time.
18.12.2025 18:31 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Respiratory viruses are rapidly increasing across Alberta. These cases pose a high risk for children, the immunocompromised and the unvaccinated. Please ensure you are staying safe and healthy this season:
17.12.2025 21:26 — 👍 11 🔁 5 💬 2 📌 0The @cmadocs.bsky.social 2026 annual award nominations close on December 19, 2025. These awards celebrate changemakers from rural and remote areas to big cities working in a variety of specialties and backgrounds. Nominate a physician changemaker on the CMA website: www.cma.ca/get-involved...
16.12.2025 15:18 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities and many disabled Albertans are worried about changes to AISH and the transition to the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP). Today and every day, people living with disabilities deserve dignity, respect and a voice.
03.12.2025 22:48 — 👍 15 🔁 10 💬 1 📌 0
Joint statement from the AMA Section of General Psychiatry and Section of Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatry:
www.albertadoctors.org/news/news/ev...
Around 150,187 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered for free so far this year. The vaccine is free to people with certain conditions and experts are urging Albertans to double-check if they qualify.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"Failing to plan is planning to fail."
Alberta's health care system currently lacks the precursors that must be in place for success in balancing public and private care. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
Statement by the Alberta Medical Association Section of Laboratory Physicians in response to:
“An Examination of Community Laboratory Services (Contract with DynaLIFE),” published by the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta: www.albertadoctors.org/news/news/st...
