Physician Advocacy Support
The Joint Physician Advocacy Committee (JPAC) has been helping to prioritize topics for AMA advocacy. Formerly the Joint Task Force, the JPAC brings specialists and primary care together to support and advise on AMA advocacy activities.
In March 2022, a new phase of AMA advocacy was launched through the JPAC to help Albertans better understand the care deficit that we are facing in our province, and its far-reaching impacts on our system and the personal health of Albertans.
If you have a care deficit topic or area of the system requires that you feel requires focused advocacy, please reach out to JPAC@albertadoctors.org.
Understanding Alberta's family medicine crisis
Alberta’s family medicine system is collapsing and the information on this page has been gathered from front-line family physicians who live this reality every day. They want Albertans to be aware of the issues impacting their health care so we can work together to save primary care.
Handle with Care: How will we fix what’s ailing our health care system?
How will we fix what’s ailing our health care system? Whoever forms our next government needs to commit to making health care a priority. Here are some of the biggest issues facing our health care system and the questions candidates and parties should be able to answer.
PatientsFirst.ca
The AMA wants to help Albertans understand what is happening in our health care system. The PatientsFirst.ca website was established so patients can easily share their own experience of waiting for care in Alberta.
Advocacy resources for physicians
Resources for physicians and Albertans to assist with their advocacy efforts.
Practice Impacts
Secure member resources for physicians closing their practice. Share your story! Are you thinking of retiring early or leaving Alberta, we want to hear from you!
Podcast: Alberta This is Going to Hurt
This podcast is no longer being produced. The final episode aired July 5, 2021. While some content regarding the political environment has been overtaken by events, these items are being retained for archival purposes.
