Alberta’s health system is under extraordinary pressure. Physicians are feeling that pressure across the system, but the fundamental question for Albertans remains simple: can patients get the care they need, when they need it?
Primary care – The foundation we cannot afford to weaken
The AMA's second annual State of Health Care report shows Albertans are confident in the quality and skill of their physicians and health care teams, but have less confidence in the system's ability to provide timely access to care when and where it's needed.
Today, government announced a $172.3 million investment in physician compensation as part of the final year of the current Master Agreement (2022-26).
Last week, you should have received a link to complete the latest AMA Member Tracking Survey. I encourage you to take a few minutes to share your experience. Your feedback gives us timely insight into the realities you are facing in practice and helps ensure our advocacy, priorities and member support reflect what physicians are experiencing right now.
Over the past several months, many of you have raised important questions about what expanded dual practice could mean for patients, physicians and the future of our publicly funded health care system — especially since Bill 11 (Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2)) was introduced.
Below you will find previous issues of The President's Letter. For older issues no longer on the website, contact us.
It is the privilege of a lifetime to serve as AMA president this coming year. I’ve been a part of the AMA for over 20 years, and I continue to believe deeply in our association’s principles and mission.
Dr. Shelley Duggan shares a few thoughts in her valedictory President's Letter.
Government announced that Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan cards will be transitioning to a fully digital format called the Mobile Health Card.
I’m writing to inform you that government issued a bulletin today regarding the second and final retroactive fee-for-service (FFS) payment for the 2024–25 fiscal year, as outlined in the 2022 AMA Agreement.
This week, two major flashpoints have captured attention across social and traditional media: Alberta’s COVID vaccine policy and proposed changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. Each day brings new policy decisions with wide-reaching consequences for patients and providers alike.
The Alberta government has introduced significant changes to the way Albertans will access COVID-19 vaccines this fall. Most Albertans will now need to pre-order their vaccine, make a separate appointment for administration and pay for it.
In our ongoing work to advance informed reform, we’ve introduced a new framework: the Safety Net, recently endorsed by the AMA Board of Directors. This initiative brings new focus to continuing care across Alberta.
We’ve started receiving submissions through Report My Story — a secure, easy-to-use text line where AMA members share real experiences from daily practice.
AMA’s first Health Care Report Card shows strong care quality but urgent concerns about access and wait times.
We are nearly one month into phase II of our Informed Reform campaign and we’re seeing strong results – and growing momentum – around the message that Alberta’s physicians are Trusted to Lead.